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Chipolopolo slides down on FIFA rankings
THE Chipolopolo Boys have continued to slide down on the latest FIFA rankings released after the October international break. Thirty-two qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, 47 for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, 79 Nations League matches and 17 friendlies were played during the recent international window. According to the latest rankings,…...
Zambians must shun people who advocate for ethnicity – VJ
VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga says when he is six feet under, he will rise from his grave and curse any leader who will draw the country backwards by advocating for ethnicity. And Mwaanga says he sometimes feels lonely because most of his friends from the days of struggle for independence had died. Mwaanga has lamented…...
Proving the misconduct, incompetence of the 3 dismissed ConCourt judges is easy
WE agree with State Counsel John Sangwa on his argument that removing the three Constitutional court judges, Mugeni Mulenga, Palan Mulonda and Anne Sitali, on the basis that they were not suitably qualified for the job is wrong. Mr Sangwa SC raises valid points about the process of vetting judges and the constitutional protections afforded…...
Leaders must govern with integrity – ZCCB
THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged political and civic leaders to govern with integrity, prioritising the welfare of the people above all else. In a message on Zambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary, ZCCB Communications Director Fr Arthur Ntembula said the church was proud of the role it had played over the past six decades…...
Police record 47 road accidents, 5 deaths on Independence eve
POLICE say five people died and two others sustained serious injuries in separate road traffic accidents across the country on Independence eve. Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi disclosed that a total of 47 road traffic accidents were recorded on Wednesday. In a statement, Thursday, Chilabi revealed that two people died in separate hit-and-run…...
Tasila Tembo’s alleged killer sues state for withholding his salary
FORMER Zambia Army Officer Lieutenant Nigel Mwaba has sued the state in the High Court, seeking an order for the payment of his salary arrears from the date of his arrest until his resignation. Mwaba, who is accused of murdering his lover, Dr Tasila Tembo, is also seeking damages for loss of income, as well…...
BoZ justifies ZICB, ZNBS’s intention to borrow $30m, $35m respectively
BANK of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya has justified Zambia National Building Society and Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank’s intention to borrow $35 million, $30 million respectively, saying they intend to invest the money in noble causes. And Dr Kalyalya has noted that there has been external interference in the operations of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs)…....
Corruption remains a challenge despite 60 years of independence, notes TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says despite the country making strides in development over its 60 years of independence, corruption continues to undermine its potential. In a statement, Thursday, TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said this year’s independence anniversary should serve as a reminder of the urgent need for greater accountability and transparency. “As Zambia commemorates…...
