Govt commences health worker recruitment using last year’s applications

CIVIL Service Commission Chairperson Dr Choolwe Beyani has announced that government has commenced the recruitment of 4,000 health workers but will select from applications received last year. He says all things being equal, the commission anticipates that the recruitment process should be completed by the second week of December 2024. Dr Beyani has also disclosed…...

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FRA extends crop marketing season by 30 days

FRA Executive Director Mwansa Chamatete

THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has extended the 2024 crop marketing season by 30 days. This means that the crop marketing season which opened on May 1 and was initially expected to close on October 31, will now end on November 30, 2024. In a statement, Friday, FRA Executive Director Mwansa Chamatete explained that the…...

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Nawakwi will call more than 75 witnesses in her defence – Lawyer

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found FDD leader Edith Nawakwi with a case to answer in a matter where she is charged with two counts of seditious practices. Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga has since placed Nawakwi on her defence, with her lawyer indicating that she will give sworn evidence and call not less than 75 witnesses…...

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Police fish out Lusambo from ceiling board

POLICE in Lusaka have apprehended former Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo at his home, where he was found hiding in the ceiling board. The officers were executing a bench warrant issued against Lusambo by the Luanshya Magistrate Court following his conviction for unlawful wounding in absentia. On Thursday, the Luanshya Magistrates’ Court convicted…...

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Zesco increases daily power supply to 5 hours

ZESCO has announced an increase in daily electricity supply from three to five hours in view of the emergency tariff adjustment that has now taken effect. In a statement, Friday, the corporation stated that while it aims to provide a consistent five-hour supply, the availability of power imports and other unforeseen factors may occasionally affect…...

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HH congratulates Botswana’s President-elect Duma Boko

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Botswana’s opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change candidate, Duma Boko, on his victory in the presidential election. The President has also commended outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who had sought a second and final term, for graciously conceding defeat in the general election. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, President…...

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Zambian fighters gear up for MMA world championship despite funding hurdles

Zambia’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) community is preparing to display its talents on the global stage as two athletes head to the upcoming MMA World Championship in Uzbekistan, despite significant funding challenges. With crucial sponsorships from BigTree and 1xBet, flyweight Miracle Chipito and middleweight Gilbert Ndlovu, who previously won gold at the Africa Championship, will…...

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FAZ clears Sondashi to join Green Buffaloes

THE FAZ Player Status and Transfers Committee has cleared midfielder Chipo Sondashi to join Green Buffaloes after his contract with FC MUZA expired. In its ruling dated October 30th 2024, the Mwansa Kapyanga headed committee ruled that, based on the evidence presented by Sondashi, it was clear that the only contract he had with the…...

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GBM renews bail application

FORMER defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has renewed his application for bail pending appeal against a five-year sentence. Recently, Mwamba asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, to grant him bail pending his appeal against the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court’s judgement. In the supplementary skeleton arguments in support of summons for renewal of…...

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