Copper Princesses battle for pride
NATIONAL Pride will be at stake when Zambia faces Japan in today’s final Group D fixture at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup taking place in the Dominican Republic. After two consecutive defeats to Brazil and Poland, the Copper Princesses are already out of the competition but will aim to redeem themselves against Japan…...
CGF’s decision to reduce sports codes at 2026 Commonwealth Games not permanent – Foloko
COMMONWEALTH Games Association (CGA) of Zambia President Alfred Foloko has urged sports federations in the country not to worry about the decision by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to reduce the number of sports codes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games from 19 to 10. CGF has confirmed that the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games…...
We’re reviewing decision to disengage from fuel procurement – Govt
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says government is reviewing its decision to disengage from fuel procurement and financing. Responding to Nkana Independent MP Binwell Mpundu, who wondered if government had not learnt from the current fuel crisis that it should not step out of the fuel sub sector, Tuesday, Makozo said government was reviewing systems that…...
Zambia’s Diamond Jubilee: A legacy of friendliness, tolerance and unity
AWAY from the economic hardships that we pointed out yesterday; away from the frustrations of citizens who have had to bear the brunt of the high cost of living at the expense of foreign capitalists, there is one area in which we have made remarkable progress: Social Independence. Our capacity to maintain and foster healthy…...
Court hears how Matero man threatened John General with gun to undress
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has heard that the husband of the Matero woman whom Bishop John General allegedly raped, blackmailed and threatened him with a gun, telling him to undress. The court also heard that the victim’s husband visited John General’s house and demanded money. This is in a matter in which Miracle Impact Ministries…...
High Court transfers K620,000 debt suit against Kambwili to Subordinate Court
THE Lusaka High Court has transferred the matter in which a Lusaka businessman sued Chishimba Kambwili seeking payment of K620,000 to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. In this matter, Micah Ng’ombe claims that he gave the money to Kambwili to deliver to his brother, but the former lawmaker used it and failed to pay back. Ng’ombe…...
Govt attributes public resource wastage noted by AG to non-compliance with ATI law
GOVERNMENT has urged public officers to adhere to the provisions of the Access to Information law and ensure that information they generate in their operations is accessible. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says reports of public resource wastage as highlighted in the latest Auditor General’s Report are happening due to non-compliance…...
Defence owes suppliers K11.7bn, against K10.2bn budget allocation- Parley Committee
THE Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs has noted that the country’s average inmate population is 27,000 against the holding capacity of 10,686, translating into an over population of 152 percent. The Committee has also noted that as at June 30, 2024, the Ministry of Defence owed K11.7 billion to local and foreign…...
We remain concerned about Sudan conflict – Govt
GOVERNMENT says it remains concerned about the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023. In a statement, Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation urged all parties involved to respect international law and international humanitarian law to ensure unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance…...
Former ACC commissioner sues state for grabbing his house, charging him with money laundering
FORMER Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) commissioner Dr Henry Mbushi, State Counsel, has sued the state in the High Court, seeking damages for the unlawful seizure of his house in Woodlands by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC). Mbushi wants a declaration that DEC is a constructive trustee of his property. He further wants, in the alternative, a…...
