If govt is willing to listen, it can try our solutions – Simbao
ZAMBIA We Want (ZWW) president Kapembwa Simbao says if government is willing to listen, it can try his party’s solutions to national challenges, which they believe can make a difference. Appearing on Millenium TV, Monday, Simbao said his party is looking at what government is doing well and what it is failing to do so…...
Zambia is like heaven in terms of peace – Israeli envoy
ISRAELI Ambassador to Zambia Ofra Farhi says Zambia is like heaven in terms of peace. Farhi further advises that Zambia should focus on what it can gain from its relationship with Israel, not geopolitics. Speaking when she featured on Diamond TV, Wednesday, Farhi said Israel had a lot to learn from Zambia, as the country…...
HH calls for quicker energy investments to solve power deficit
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says investments in the energy sector must be expedited so that the country can resolve the current power deficit. And President Hichilema says Zambia is already seeing the benefits of upgrading its comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership with China. Meanwhile, the China National Chemical Engineering Group Corporation says Zambia is enjoying a…...
It hurts not to qualify for World Cup – Kings
THE pain of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup has hit hard for Chipolopolo midfielder Kings Kangwa, who has openly expressed his heartbreak following Zambia’s failure to secure qualification. Meanwhile, FAZ president Keith Mweemba has hinted at sweeping changes to restore the nation’s footballing glory. In a deeply emotional reaction, Kangwa took to…...
Kanyemba happy with Colombia draw
UNDER-17 Women’s National Team head coach Carol Kanyemba has expressed cautious optimism following the Copper Princesses spirited 1-1 draw against Colombia in a friendly match played on Tuesday Night in Casablanca as part of the final preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Copper Princesses came from behind to share the spoils with…...
Kingsley applies for bail pending appeal
FORMER Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda has applied for bail pending appeal against six years’ imprisonment for wilful failure to comply with procedure. Meanwhile, the State has opposed a bail application by Chanda, stating that there was no likelihood of success to his appeal. In this matter, Chanda was jointly charged with…...
M’membe’s political DNA is not democratic – Mweetwa
SOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe is a danger to the political stability of our country, says Cornelius Mweetwa. Speaking in Livingstone, Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Media, who is also Government Chief Spokesperson, said the posting by Dr M’membe on his Facebook page seemingly celebrating a coup d’état in Madagascar was a sign that…...
Govt hired private investigators to demand postmortem on Lungu’s body, Makebi claims
LUSAKA lawyer Makebi Zulu has alleged that government recently hired private investigators in an attempt to access late former president Edgar Lungu’s body at the morgue in South Africa, demanding to conduct a postmortem. And Zulu says malicious attacks on Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, who is one of the mediators, has stalled negotiations between government…...
I learned of my dismissal from Zesco Utd via Whatsapp – Janza
FORMER Zesco United Technical Director Honor Janza has called for respect and professionalism in how football administrators handle technical staff, following his abrupt dismissal from the club. Janza, who was fired while on CAF duty in Tanzania, described his Zesco exit as “disrespectful” and “unprofessional”. “I came to Zesco United because this is my childhood…...
In other words, the President is suggesting that he personally prosecuted Malanji
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he played a critical role in the criminal investigation involving former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji, who is currently serving a prison sentence for abuse of office. The Head of State says he was personally involved in the mobilisation of witnesses from foreign countries who testified against the convict. Speaking when…...