We’ve won against Nigeria before, we’re ready – BB11
COPPER Queens Captain Barbra Banda says the team is ready to take on any team at the WAFCON tournament as it plots to conquer the continent for the first time. The goal scoring sensations says the Copper Queens have confidence as they prepare to take on Nigeria in the quarterfinals on Friday, noting that the…...
Opposition is dying, we have no competitor, UPND brags
UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe says the ruling party is worried that with only a few months left before the 2026 general elections, the party still has no strong contender. And Simuuwe says the victories witnessed in the just-ended by-elections across the country show that citizens still believe in the UPND. Speaking at a press…...
Kasama High Court upholds Kambwili’s 5-month sentence
THE Kasama High Court has upheld the five-month sentence handed to former Roan PF MP Chishimba Kambwili by the Kasama Magistrates’ Court in 2023. In December 2023, Kasama Resident Magistrate Samson Mumba sentenced Kambwili to five months imprisonment with hard labour for expressing hatred or ridicule to persons because of tribe and place of origin…....
ZNBC must be forced to stand without Treasury support – Malupenga
FORMER Information and Media permanent secretary Amos Malupenga says the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) should be pushed into a position where it can operate independently without relying on Treasury funding. And Malupenga has described ZNBC as a “sleeping giant,” saying the institution has long had the capacity to be self-sustaining, particularly following the digital…...
HH calls for speedy reforms to support UAE-Zambia investment growth
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is working to eliminate bureaucratic delays in order to fast-track investments that support Zambia’s economic growth agenda. And Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Shakhbout says from 2019 to 2024, Zambia’s trade with UAE increased by 300 per cent. Speaking when he met a…...
Women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles, notes Swedish envoy
SWEDISH Ambassador to Zambia Johan Hallenborg has noted that women continue to be underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles in Zambia. On the other hand, First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Malungo Chisangano says Zambia has made notable progress in promoting gender equality. Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Grapheal Musamba observes that historically, the…...
ZAMMSA audit findings contradict HH’s anti-corruption vision – CSOs
THE Consortium of CSOs on Governance has expressed concern over revelations that ZAMMSA procured essential drugs at inflated prices, saying this is not merely irresponsible but morally reprehensible. A forensic audit into suspected drug pilferage conducted by PwC revealed massive price inflation in medicines and medical supplies procured by the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies…...
LAZ drags Mutti to ConCourt over Bill 7 ruling
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has filed a petition in the Constitutional Court seeking an interim order to restrain Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti, and all persons acting under her authority, from taking further steps in the legislative process related to Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025. This follows Speaker Mutti’s…...
It’s time to wean ZNBC off the Treasury
GOOD governance is not just about delivering services; it’s about building institutions that can sustain themselves. Unfortunately, this principle seems lost when we look at the continued dependence of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) on Treasury support. Despite being endowed with a range of advantages that other media houses can only dream of, ZNBC…...
Kazadi to be formally arrested in Lusaka
POLICE have transferred film producer David Kazadi to Lusaka for formal arrest. Kazadi appeared in chambers at the Livingstone High Court yesterday, escorted by plain-clothed Lusaka police officers, who were armed with AK47s. His lawyers from the Legal Aid Board indicated that Kazadi will be formally arrested in Lusaka. Last week, Livingstone Central Police Station…...