HH’s call to pray for Lungu burial a mockery – Mwamba
PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba says President Hakainde Hichilema lost an opportunity to reconcile the country by apologising to late former president Edgar Lungu and his family during the National Day of Prayer. Commenting on President Hichilema’s call for Zambians to pray for the closure of Lungu’s burial, Mwamba described President Hichilema’s statement…...
Chovwe, Kankonzhi, Chitungu win Kalumbila Independence crowns
THE 2025 Kalumbila Independence Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, producing moments of brilliance, youthful enthusiasm, and community spirit as Chovwe, Kankonzhi, and Chitungu schools emerged champions in their respective categories. The annual football spectacle, hosted by Sentinel Football Academy and sponsored by First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Trident Limited, drew hundreds of residents,…...
Eagles take down Nkana
A STUNNING brace from forward Amity Shamenda yesterday inspired Green Eagles to a well-deserved 2-0 victory over ten-man Nkana FC in an MTN Super League Week-8 encounter played at Independence Stadium in Choma. Shamenda broke the deadlock in the 30th minute, finishing off a well-worked team move that left Nkana’s defense exposed. The speedy winger…...
Chipolopolo must earn taxpayers money
Government has withdrawn its funding to the senior men’s national football team after a string of poor results that saw the Chipolopolo miss out on another World Cup qualification. Ministry of Sports Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe has tasked FAZ to outline measures being taken to improve the national team’s performance before funding can be reinstated…....
Sangwa urges ECZ to extend voter registration period
MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to extend the voter registration period to ensure eligible citizens have an opportunity to register as voters. And Sangwa says ECZ must lift restrictions on monitors to allow comprehensive observation of the exercise by political parties and civil-society…...
KBF laments as soldiers chase him from catholic function
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF) says President Hakainde Hichilema is the most scared President and he should watch out for his party. KBF’s remarks follow a dramatic incident on Saturday where he was sent out of the ZNS Banquet Hall while attending a fundraising dinner for Catholic Sisters. The Catholic sisters had…...
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Power Dynamos slaughter Vipers
POWER Dynamos have produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Ugandan giants Vipers SC 2-1 in a thrilling CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg encounter played on Sunday night at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. After falling behind early in the second half, goals from Moses Shumah and an own goal from a…...
Pink Isn’t The Point. People Are.
If you were at EastPark Mall earlier this month, you probably saw the sea of headwraps and trainers at the Dukutober Cancer Awareness and Fitness morning. People showed up with friends, aunties and workmates. There was music, movement and plenty of reminders about looking after ourselves. The Ministry of Health even streamed parts of it, […]
From “savage” lecturer to PS, Pollen reveals how he juggled five jobs before 2021 appointment
IF you studied at the University of Zambia, you know that getting top marks wasn’t easy. Gabriel Pollen, famously nicknamed the “savage” lecturer, earned that reputation while teaching Economics, often challenging students even when they felt they’d done their best. However, Pollen says his tough approach was deliberate, as he wanted to push students to…...