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Presidential motorcade sweeper dies in road accident
A 40-YEAR-OLD police officer of State Lodge has died after his motorbike collided with a Toyota Allex at the junction of Mosi-O-Tunya and Nyatwa Roads in Lusaka. And President Hakainde Hichilema has extended his condolences to the family of Sergeant Mike Mumba, who passed away while on presidential duty. According to a statement issued by…...
Kamanga tips football leadership in Muchinga
THE FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) has challenged football administrators in Muchinga Province to be selfless and principled as they drive the football development agenda in the province. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Muchinga Province Administrators Workshop, FAZ president Andrew Kamanga noted the need for football administrators to continue working hard to help…...
It’s normal for procurement to delay, ambulances will be delivered – Kambita
ZAMBEZI East UPND MP Brian Kambita says there’s nothing sinister about the delay in the procurement process and delivery of 156 ambulances under CDF. The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, through ZAMMSA, has procured 156 ambulances using the Constituency Development Fund, with delivery initially expected by December 2024. However, it was revealed during…...
Shepande slams Daily Mail UK over Barbra article
FAZ presidential aspirant Machacha Shepande has condemned Daily Mail UK over its demeaning article about the 2024 BBC Women’s Player of the Year Barbra Banda. The UK publication in its article titled “Controversial footballer axed from tournament over ‘high testosterone’ wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year” alleged that Banda’s place in the running for…...
National Assembly passes motion to enhance regulation of online gambling
THE National Assembly has passed a motion to enhance regulation of online gambling. In moving the motion, yesterday, Kanchibiya PF MP Sunday Chanda said families had lost livelihoods and property due to gambling. “Gambling leads to tragic consequences. Many families in our nation can recount tales of loved ones who have lost livelihoods, property or…...
OMCAZ projects increase in fuel prices amid Kwacha depreciation
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia president, Dr Kafula Mubanga has projected an increment in fuel pump price ahead of the monthly review. Commenting in an interview, Wednesday, Dr Kafula said petroleum products were expected to increase in price because the Kwacha had depreciated. “When you speak to issues of prices going up or coming…...
U17 girls inspired to win Cosafa – Kanyemba
ZAMBIA Under-17 Women’s National Team coach Carol Kanyemba says the Copper Princesses have been motivated to win the 2024 COSAFA Under-17 Girls’ Championship following the successes of the Copper Queens and Under-20 team. Kanyemba, who is leading a provisional squad of 34 players for the Cosafa Championship scheduled for next month in South Africa said…...
Kalaba dreaming that Zambians have confidence in him – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says Citizen First president Harry Kalaba is power hungry, hence he dreams of becoming UKA president. On Saturday, Kalaba said the recent by-election results in Iyaya and Dilika Wards were a testament to the fact that his party, under the umbrella of UKA, had made significant strides in winning the hearts…...
A dead, talkative opposition with no plan
A CLOSE look at recent statements from opposition leaders in our country reveals a trend that is as fascinating as it is concerning. The confidence levels among presidential hopefuls are rising sharply, but curiously, none of them seem interested in addressing the pressing issue of solutions to the country’s current problems. This phenomenon illustrates a…...
