Zanaco launches U17 National Football Tournament
IN a quest to contribute to the development of football in Zambia, Zanaco Bank has officially launched the Zanaco Grassroots U17 National Football Tournament, a countrywide youth competition scheduled to take place from August 9th to 11th, 2025. The tournament will feature youth teams, both male and female, from all 10 provinces of Zambia and…...
Chikotesha named VAR Official for WAFCON Final
ZAMBIA’S FIFA referee Diana Chikotesha has been appointed as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official for today’s TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, which will see hosts Morocco face Nigeria in Rabat. Chikotesha continues to fly Zambia’s flag high on the continental stage, having previously officiated in the 2023 Africa Cup of…...
ZESCO fails to meet performance target due to load shedding
THE ENERGY Regulation Board (ERB) has disclosed that ZESCO’s current performance score stands at 60.9 percent, falling short of the required minimum Key Performance Indicator target of 75 percent. Speaking at a mid-year briefing, Friday, ERB Director General Elijah Sichone attributed ZESCO’s underperformance to the current load shedding crisis. “In the first quarter of 2025,…...
My music isn’t for everyone, Pompi clarifies controversial post
LAST week, popular Zambian gospel artiste Pompi caused a lot of talk on social media when he shared a post that read; “Focus on depth, not display! My music is intentional and not for everyone.” The statement surprised many people, especially coming from a gospel artiste. Normally, gospel music is expected to reach and inspire…...
Zambian actor Kawawa Kadichi breaks barriers in Chinese film industry
KAWAWA Kadichi’s journey to becoming an actor in a foreign country began after a simple suggestion from his mom. She thought it would be a good idea for him to study in China, following a friend who was already studying there. Little did they know, this particular move would lead him down a different path…....
Grant’s debt will be cleared, assures Nkandu
GOVERNMENT has reaffirmed its commitment to honour outstanding obligations owed to Chipolopolo Head Coach Avram Grant after disbursing a partial payment of $50,000 from what is owed to the Israeli gaffer. Youth, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu said in an interview that the payment of the $50,000 is a strong signal of the government’s…...
Chipili MP’s “crispy clean” attire receives Speaker’s seal of approval
THE National Assembly yesterday had a light moment after the Speaker asked Chipili PF MP Paul Chala to stand up and showcase his white suit. Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti praised the MP’s choice of attire, describing his white suit as “crispy clean”. She then compared his suit to the attire worn by…...
Women’s Football in Zambia: Rising Up to the International Stage
Football — previously, when this word was mentioned, only male names would pop into your head: Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane. But times are changing. Women’s football is no longer on the sidelines — it is growing, making noise, filling stadiums, and breaking stereotypes, especially in Zambia, where the game has long gone beyond school playgrounds. In […]
Leaked audio on Lungu burial was just a talk between two people dreaming – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the recently leaked recording, which appeared to suggest the bribing of a South African judge, should not be associated with government. She says the conversation in question was just a suggestion on how to possibly handle the burial of former president Edgar Lungu. On the other hand, the Vice-President says the…...
Tasila must appear in Parley 14 days after father’s burial – Speaker
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has ruled that Chawama PF MP Tasila Lungu must present herself to the House within 14 days after the burial of her late father, Edgar Lungu, or within 14 days of the opening of the Fifth Session of Parliament. This ruling follows a Point of Order raised last…...