NSCZ seeks K1.4m for sports awards
THE National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) says it is searching for K1.4 million to host the 2024 Annual Sports Awards on December 19 in Lusaka. NSCZ Chief Executive Officer Sombwa Musunsa is confident that the funds will be raised for the awards meant to honour the most outstanding sportsmen and women for the year…...
FAZ applauds Copper Queens for winning Cosafa Cup
FAZ has congratulated the Florence Mwila led Copper Queens technical bench for delivering the COSAFA Cup after Zambia’s triumph at the regional championship in South Africa. Mwila became the first female coach to win silverware with the Zambia national team after the Copper Queens defeated hosts South Africa 4-3 on penalties to bag the regional…...
A Reminder of Lungu’s Lies, Abuse, and Threats on the Judiciary
It is always intriguing listening to former president Edgar Lungu complain about judicial interference and citing himself as a role model for how Heads of State must observe the separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary. In the latest development, Mr. Lungu claims that State House has been calling judicial officers and telling them…...
Some people are soliciting bribes in exchange for jobs at Mopani – Matambo
COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo has revealed that some individuals are soliciting bribes in exchange for employment at Mopani Mine. And Matambo says government will reinforce security in Chingola by implementing night patrols to curb illegal mining activities. Speaking during a press briefing, Monday, Matambo said government would not tolerate those soliciting bribes at Mopani in…...
Rugby team ready for Africa Women’s 7’s – coach
RUGBY coach Willis Magasa says the Women’s National Rugby 7’s squad is ready for the Africa Women’s 7’s tournament, set take place between 9 and 10 November in Accra, Ghana. The tournament will bring together 12 national teams competing for a spot in the 2025 Challenge Series, among them are top contenders Kenya, Tunisia, and…...
Musokotwane explains why K1bn wasn’t remitted to treasury
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has disclosed that the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) and Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has not collected over K1 billion in non-tax revenues. Dr Musokotwane has revealed that from the said amount, his ministry had established that a total of K617.9 million was owed to ERB and…...
We need to recruit 3,000 officers for 2026 polls – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has appealed for treasury authority to recruit 3,000 police officers in readiness for the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a Pass-Out Parade at the Kamfinsa School of Order and Public Maintenance, Tuesday, Musamba said the maintenance of peace and security during an election period was a mammoth task which…...
D/Speaker asks Committee on Privileges and Absences to recommend action against Jay Jay
FIRST Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano has referred Petauke Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Banda’s continued absence from the House to the Committee on Privileges and Absences for determination. Chisangano said the Committee would make appropriate recommendations by Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She said this in her ruling on a point of order…...
Court threatens to issue arrest warrant against ‘sick’ Stardy Mwale
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has warned that it will issue a bench warrant against former Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Stardy Mwale if he does not appear in court today. The warning was issued due to Mwale’s absence from court yesterday, as he was purportedly sick. Mwale is jointly charged with Isabel Chinji, Michael Mbewe,…...
L/stone man dies trying to watch abnormal truck
SOME Secondary Schools and higher learning institutions were yesterday forced to suspend lessons to allow learners to have a glimpse of the 154 metric tonnes Oxygen Plant being transported to Lumwana Mine. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old Livingstone man has died after he jumped out of a moving vehicle while trying to get a better view of…...
