We’ll repair Heroes Stadium roof after fixing turf – Govt
GOVERNMENT says it will shift its focus to rehabilitating the Heroes Stadium roof once the rehabilitation of the playing turf is completed. The rehabilitation of the Heroes Stadium playing turf is expected to finish in January next year. Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe says Heroes Stadium will have the best…...
On pitch we won’t respect Ivory Coast, says Grant as Chipolopolo host Elephants
AFTER getting its 2025 AFCON qualification journey underway with a 2-0 defeat against Ivory Coast, Zambia will today seek revenge when hosting the Elephants at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Avram Grant’s charges managed to get themselves back on track after the disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sierra…...
Speaker curtails Munir’s “premature ejaculation” debate
SECOND Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Moyo on Wednesday stopped Lumezi MP Munir Zulu from debating when he mentioned “premature ejaculation” in his argument. This was during the debates on a motion to formulate an ecological based agriculture policy which was moved by Chilubi PF MP Mulenga Fube. Whilst debating the motion, Zulu…...
1,000 medical practitioners drag ZMA to court
ABOUT 1,000 medical practitioners have sued the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) in the High Court, challenging the resolutions made at its Annual General Meeting to impose a K300 building levy per month on each member. Dr Zacks Ndumba and 999 others are seeking a declaration that the AGM held on August 30 and 31, 2024,…...
Govt doesn’t give everything but it must provide an enabling environment – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says while government may not provide everything for its citizens, it must create an environment that enables them to prosper and live a good, quality life. On Tuesday, economist Noel Nkhoma said there was no government in the world that provided everything for its citizens, stressing that the lazy…...
1.2% GDP growth a one-off event; it’s due to drought – Musokotwane
THE 1.2 per cent real Gross Domestic Product growth projection downgrade is a one-off event, but the future starting this coming year you will see the economy expanding to a size never seen before in this country, says Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane. Recently, the International Monetary Fund revised Zambia’s 2024 real GDP growth projection to…...
ZRA struggles to explain failure to collect mineral royalty tax on K14bn in mineral exports
THE Zambia Revenue Authority yesterday struggled to explain before PAC how companies and individuals obtained export permits but failed to pay mineral royalty tax after exporting minerals totalling K14 billion. The latest Auditor General’s report revealed that ZRA issued 44 tax clearance certificates for 259 individuals and companies, upon which export permits were granted. However,…...
ZICTA undergoing restructuring – Board Chair
THE Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) says the absence of a substantive director general does not affect its operations. ZICTA Board Chairperson Professor Mundia Muya also says a consultant engaged to review the authority’s restructuring process has concluded its report. On October 11, 2024, ZICTA announced the resignation of its director general, Eng…...
Speaker suspends Jean Chisenga for 7 days for disorderly conduct
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti yesterday suspended Mambilima PF MP Jean Chisenga from the House for seven sitting days for exhibiting disorderly behaviour. While Muchinga MP Emmanuel Banda was debating the motion of supply, Speaker Mutti spotted Chisenga debating while seated, despite walking in late. She then asked Chisenga to comply with the…...
State takes over Stardy’s Simonga Farm with over 420 cattle, 163 goats
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday toured Stardy Mwale’s Simonga Farms which was recently forfeited to the state, housing over 420 cattle, 163 goats and various crops. ACC Acting Director General Monica Mwansa has expressed excitement about the farm, saying the ACC will not relent and will follow all properties suspected to be proceeds of crime…....
