Current cotton production levels can’t match Mulungushi Textiles’ anticipated demand – Banda
THE Cotton Board of Zambia says the current levels of cotton production in the country is not enough to feed the revamped Mulungushi Textiles. Board Chief Executive Officer Sunduzwayo Banda says a better pricing mechanism and good quality seeds will help improve cotton production in the country. In an interview, Friday, Banda said the cotton…...
2024 National Arts Festival closes on a high note
This past week, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Art, in conjunction with the Zambia National Arts Council, turned Lusaka into a hub of artistic magic with the third edition of the National Arts Festival. The air was filled with excitement as artists from every walk of life came together, each bringing a piece of…...
Work hard to stand a chance of featuring for Chipolopolo, Kamanga tells U-16 players
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has urged the Ian Bakala tutored Zambia Under-16 national team players to work extra hard to have a chance of playing for the senior national teams after impressing at the ongoing 2024 FIFA TDS Tournament taking place in Ivory Coast. Speaking after watching the team beat Morocco 2-1 on Thursday, Kamanga…...
I can’t meet my financial obligations, laments Kasanda as he challenges bank account seizure
LUSAKA businessman Sedrick Kasanda and another have sued the state in the Lusaka High Court, seeking the immediate removal of seizure notices on their bank accounts. Quashaun International Limited and Kasanda are also seeking damages for loss of business and income, interest for the indefinite withholding of their funds for one year, and legal costs…....
Police investigate ‘resurrection’ of 21-yr-old woman
IN Eastern Province, authorities are looking into an extraordinary case involving a 21-year-old woman from Chiwete village in Chipangali, who, according to her family, has reportedly returned to life after being buried in 2019. In an interview, Friday, Eastern Province police commanding officer Robertson Mweemba provided details about Felopa Mbewe, who apparently died in 2019…...
KCM sets its eyes on its Nampundwe Mine
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) Chief Operating Officer Malcolm Mewett says the firm’s focus for the next 12 months is to modernise and optimise its Nampundwe Mine. Speaking yesterday during the re-launch of KCM Nampundwe Mine, Mewett reminded workers not to forget the mine’s targets as they carry out their duties. “We do have some targets…...
ZAMMSA commences 5th cycle of health centre kit distribution
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has announced the commencement of its fifth cycle of distributing health centre kits to over 3,500 healthcare facilities across the country. In a statement, Friday, ZAMMSA Corporate Communications Senior Officer Enoch Lusoke said the agency had shipped 7,000 health centre kits from the ZAMMSA Central Warehouse to…...
Court hears how Matero woman’s hubby demanded K800,000 from John General after ‘rape’
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court yesterday heard how a Matero woman, who is alleged to have been raped by John General, had a rift with her husband after he allegedly demanded K800,000 from the accused. The court also heard that the victim wrote to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri requesting to withdraw the…...
HH invites Chinese to invest in Zambia
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has invited Chinese investors to invest in the various sectors of the country. And President Hichilema says drought has caused a lot of problems leading to national insecurity distorting the government’s economic recovery programme. Meanwhile, the Head of State says the celebration of Zambia and China’s 60 years of cooperation, partnership and…...
TAZARA deal a great milestone – Tayali
MINISTER of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali has described the signing of the MOU on the revitalisation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) as a great milestone. On Wednesday, Zambia and Tanzania signed an MOU for the refurbishment of the 1,860-kilometer TAZARA Railway. Commenting on the development in an interview, Thursday, Tayali said the concessionaire…...
