Man hangs self after causing death of another at a shabeen
A MAN in Choma’s Macha area has committed suicide, after causing the death of another, whom he struck on the forehead with a wooden stool at a shabeen. In a statement, Tuesday, Southern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo named the deceased as Coaster Muntanga, aged 42 and Late Moono, aged 46, all of…...
U17 in ‘group of death’ of AFCON qualifiers
THE Zambia U17 National Team has been drawn in the highly competitive Group B for the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) | COSAFA Qualifiers, setting up a thrilling showdown with regional powerhouse and long-time rivals South Africa. The draw, held yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa, placed Zambia, the defending champions in what is…...
Don’t be tourists, Mweemba tells CHAN squad
FAZ president Keith Mweemba has rallied the Chipolopolo squad to put up a spirited performance at the African Nations Championship (CHAN), noting that success at the tournament could unlock crucial sponsorship opportunities for the team. Speaking at the team’s training base in Nairobi, Kenya, Mweemba underscored the importance of the tournament, not just for national…...
Zesco Ndola Girls coach optimistic despite drawing CAF heavyweights
ZESCO Ndola Girls head coach William Zulu is optimistic despite his side having been drawn into a formidable Group A in the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League/COSAFA Qualifiers. The draw, conducted yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa, placed the Zambian champions alongside two-time continental queens Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, Ntopwa FC of Malawi, and Beauties FC from…...
HH won’t die if he misses Lungu’s funeral – Makebi
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s family lawyer, Makebi Zulu, says President Hakainde Hichilema should respect the wishes of the late president’s family by not insisting on attending his funeral, arguing that “he won’t die if he misses it.” Featuring on Emmanuel Mwamba’s podcast, Monday, Zulu said there was no need for President Hichilema to force his…...
Court finds ‘witchdoctors’ with case to answer
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found a Mozambican traditional doctor and a Zambian man with a case to answer in a matter where they are accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through sorcery. The accused, Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, and Leonard Phiri, a resident of Sinda District in Eastern Province, are charged with professing…...
UPND not corrupt, abuse of power is systemic in governance – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the UPND government is not corrupt, arguing that abuse of power is systemic in the systems of governance. Recently Mporokoso PF MP Brian Mundubile said the UPND wanted to remain in power at all cost due to corruption and theft hence it’s sponsoring ‘bad bills’ to be presented in…...
Ex-judge seeks ConCourt interpretation of Article 93 on presidential instructions
FORMER Mongu High Court judge Wilfred Muma’s lawyer, James Mataliro, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to refer a constitutional issue to the Constitutional Court regarding the interpretation of Article 93 of the Constitution, which deals with instructions and decisions of the President. Mataliro made the application before the defence could close its…...
US imposes new visa conditions for Zambian travellers
THE United States government has announced that starting August 20, 2025, Zambian and Malawian citizens eligible for B1/B2 visitor visas will be required to post a financial bond as part of new travel restrictions. This decision is part of a pilot programme established under the US Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and a recently published…...
Abandoning IMF will make us lose donor funding, says MoF
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says abandoning the IMF program will make Zambia lose donor funding. And Dr Musokotwane says the country is not in a debt crisis. Speaking at a press briefing, Tuesday, Dr. Musokotwane said abandoning the IMF program would further result in loss of about K4 billion for…...