Copper Queens need to maintain focus – Nora
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle has urged her lasses to maintain their focus and continue working hard as they prepare to face DR Congo in a decisive final Group A fixture at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Zambia takes on DR Congo in a crucial encounter that will…...
Veep hails Copper Queens after thrilling victory over Senegal
VICE President Mutale Nalumango has showered praise on the Copper Queens following their electric 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in a Group A encounter at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In what turned out to be one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament so far, the…...
Is sin tax for gambling a solution or it must simply be outlawed?
THE concerns raised by Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) president Ashu Sagar over the government’s decision to increase sin taxes mid-year are not only valid, they are urgent. We strongly agree with Mr. Sagar’s assessment that the government’s approach to taxation, especially within the productive sectors of the economy, is misplaced and potentially dangerous. Let…...
Business linkages will make us equal partners, not aid – US Envoy
US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says his country’s partnership model with Zambia is shifting from aid to business linkages, a model he believes drives growth and government revenue. Meanwhile, Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala says many US funded and driven projects have contributed significantly to the city’s development. Speaking yesterday when he paid a courtesy…...
ZNBC’s strategic partnerships have not brought value, HH worries
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is concerned with the strategic partnerships ZNBC had entered into, as they have not delivered the intended value. And ZNBC Board Chair Bishop Joseph Kazhila says the board has done what it could to ensure ZNBC secures content, despite public condemnation and the challenges facing the national broadcaster. Speaking when…...
Former IDC CEO wins unfair dismissal case
FORMER Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC) CEO Perry Mapani has won the case in which he sued the entity for unfair and wrongful dismissal. The Lusaka High Court, Industrial Relations Division, has awarded Mapani an aggregated award of 44 months’ salary. However, Justice Egispo Mwansa has dismissed Mapani’s claim of K5,650,970 in basic pay for…...
Police probe Chinese man for fondling married woman’s breasts
POLICE in Sinazongwe’s Sinazeze area are investigating a Chinese national for indecent assault after he allegedly groped a married woman’s breasts. It is alleged that the Chinese national, identified only as Mr Liu, who works for China-Geo Construction Company, said he was “just checking” when confronted over the incident. Southern Province Deputy Commanding Officer Moono…...
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Police charge Faith Musonda with espionage, criminal trespass
POLICE have formally charged and arrested Lusaka businesswoman Faith Musonda for Criminal Trespass and Espionage. In a statement, Thursday, Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the charges against Musonda follow her alleged attempt to gain entry into Community House without lawful authority, between 00:30 and 01:00 on July 2, 2025. Kaitisha added that…...
MoH confirms meningitis outbreak in Mwense district
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has confirmed an outbreak of meningitis in Mwense district, with 83 suspected cases, five confirmed cases and two deaths recorded. Giving an update on the outbreak, Thursday, Dr Muchima disclosed that last week, the Ministry received a report about the deaths of two male learners, both aged 19, from Mwense…...