Chipolopolo beam with confidence ahead of CHAN
WITH less than a week to go before the kickoff of the 2025 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Chipolopolo boys are beaming with confidence and determination as they fine-tune preparations ahead of their opening Group A clash. As one of Southern Africa’s most prominent football heavyweight, Zambia will seek to make a statement at…...
Gold mining licences in Mufumbwe should be given to youths, locals – FSSMAZ
THE Zambia Federation of Small-Scale Miners Association (FSSMAZ) has urged government to prioritise local youths and cooperatives when issuing gold mining licences for Kikonge Mine in Mufumbwe. This follows an announcement by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe on Sunday, stating that government would begin issuing mining licences to cooperatives starting Wednesday, paving the…...
FRA’s slow pace in buying maize worries Senga Hill MP
SENGA Hill UPND member of parliament Henry Sikazwe says the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) must quickly address the maize situation in his constituency. He laments that most farmers are spending sleepless nights in the cold trying to sell maize at FRA depots. Recently, Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri announced that government,…...
Abrupt end to aid has made things difficult – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says while Zambia anticipated that international aid would eventually come to an end, the abruptness of its withdrawal has created significant challenges. Speaking during a meeting between President Hakainde Hichilema and Norwegian Minister of International Development Asmund Aukrust at State House on Monday, Dr Musokotwane noted that…...
Power Dynamos settle for draw against Sekhukhune
ZAMBIAN champions Power Dynamos have played out a 1-1 stalemate with South African Premier Soccer League side Sekhukhune United in an international friendly match played at Benoni Northerns Field in Johannesburg. Former Orlando Pirates star, Austin Muwowo gave Power Dynamos the lead with a well-taken goal, but the advantage was short-lived as Chibuike Ohizu restored…...
CSPR condemns govt’s shift to commercial borrowing
THE Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has expressed concern over government’s shift to commercial borrowing, even at rates exceeding what the Eurobond initially provided when Zambia was condemned for having gone for “expensive loans”. CSPR says it observed from the statement of the IMF board that government sought and received a waiver to borrow…...
Govt should implement policy reforms for SOEs to list on LUSE – Kabaso
LUSAKA Securities Exchange (LUSE) Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso has called for targeted policy reforms to encourage State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to list on the local exchange market. Speaking during a townhall meeting on midyear budget performance, Kabaso said listing SOEs on LUSE would boost market capitalisation, increase private sector participation, and help build a more…...
ZPL to honour women’s football trailblazers
THE Zambian Premier League (ZPL) is set to host its first-ever Awards Gala Night this Saturday, a groundbreaking event aimed at recognising the achievements and dedication of individuals shaping women’s football in Zambia. The prestigious gala organised in partnership with Women’s League sponsors, Eden University and Top Star, will bring together the crème de la…...
People conceal wealth due to unfair application of the law – Mwila
FORMER Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Davies Mwila says many people continue to conceal their wealth out of fear of persecution, accusing government agencies of applying the law selectively. Mwila has argued that until law enforcement institutions operate fairly and independently, individuals will avoid declaring their assets because they don’t trust the process. He was…...
We’re collaborating with LEAs to expose any wrongdoing at ZAMMSA – ZPPA
THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) says it is working closely with investigative wings to ensure that any wrongdoing related to public procurement involving ZAMMSA is exposed and addressed decisively. In a statement issued, Tuesday, ZPPA Acting Director General Justin Matimuna said the Authority was determined to get to the root of the issues. “The…...