Cost of living in Lusaka reduces by K160.96
THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has reduced by K160.96, now standing at K11,602.37, according to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB). In a statement, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Officer Lukwesa Musonda attributed the reduction to price declines in select essential food…...
BoZ considers buying gold from artisanal miners
BANK of Zambia (BoZ) Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya says the Central Bank is in the process of expanding its domestic gold purchase program to include artisanal miners. Meanwhile, Kansanshi Mining Plc General Manager Meiring Burger says the firm has sold about 61 percent of its gold to the BoZ since the inception of its partnership…...
I regret being a Zambian politician – Katuta
CHIENGI Independent Member of Parliament Given Katuta says she regrets being a Zambian politician because the current political space does not allow room for honest disagreement. Katuta has noted that politicians in Zambia tend to promise electorates everything but never deliver once elected into office. In a Facebook post Wednesday, Katuta expressed concern over the…...
Govt defends Sino Metals; don’t alarm people, no one has died from pollution
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says there is no need to alarm the nation and the international community over the pollution involving Sino Metals Leach Zambia, assuring that no death or health risks have been recorded relating to the matter. And Water Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says the water being consumed by people…...
Barbra on 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist
COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda has been shortlisted for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or, marking her second nomination for football’s most prestigious individual accolade. Banda, who finished 12th in last year’s rankings, is once again among the elite 30 players vying for the award, which honours the best female footballer in the world. The winner…...
Copper Queens rank 4th in Africa
THE Copper Queens have maintained their strong standing in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released yesterday as they held on to fourth place in Africa and 65th globally. The latest update follows the recently concluded 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco, where Zambia fell short of reaching the semifinals. Despite…...
Zambia loses CHAN opener
ZAMBIA’S 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign has gotten off to a dismal start after suffering a 2-0 defeat to regional rivals Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in their opening Group A fixture played at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday. Second-half goals from Matobo Mulabu and substitute Horso Mwaku sealed a vital…...
ACC nabs Kasama FRA Marketing Assistant for forging grade 12, degree certificates
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a Marketing Assistant at the Food Reserve Agency, Kasama Office, with two counts of uttering a false document. In a statement, Thursday, ACC Head Corporate Communications Timothy Mοοnο said Mike Musukwa, 34, had also been charged with one count of obtaining pecuniary advantage. “The Anti-Corruption Commission in…...
Fraud expert urges govt to implement risk management measures before increasing NHIMA contributions
FRAUD Expert Dr Masiye Banda has advised government to implement robust fraud risk management measures before increasing NHIMA contributions. Dr Banda says he suspects collusion between healthcare providers and private pharmacies, which could lead to fraudulent prescriptions and significant financial losses for the National Health Insurance Management Authority. In a statement, Dr Banda said there…...
There’ll be no winner between govt, Lungu family after repatriation judgement – Kabesha
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says there will be no winner or loser between government and former president Edgar Lungu’s family, following whatever judgement will be delivered in the matter in which he is seeking the repatriation of Lungu’s remains for burial in Zambia. Kabesha has insisted that a dignified send off for Lungu is burying him…...