Keith urges FAZ executive to utilise lessons from FIFA induction workshop
FAZ president Keith Mweemba has called on the newly inducted Executive Committee members to put into action the knowledge gained during the FIFA Induction Workshop held in Lusaka. Speaking at the close of the two-day workshop hosted at Intercontinental Hotel, Mweemba expressed gratitude to FIFA for its ongoing support in equipping member associations with the…...
Muzala to compete at Prefontaine Classic
ZAMBIA Athletics (ZA) has confirmed that star sprinter Muzala Samukonga is ready to compete at the prestigious Prefontaine Classic 2025, a Wanda Diamond League event scheduled to take place this weekend in Eugene, Oregon. The meet will serve as part of Samukonga’s buildup to the 2025 World Championships. ZA General Secretary Teddy Shimishi said the…...
Parley rejects motion to promote annual health checkups
THE National Assembly on Wednesday rejected a motion moved by Mpika member of parliament Francis Kapyanga, urging government to introduce programmes to promote annual health check-ups among citizens. And former Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya wondered why the members of parliament wanted to frown upon the fitness of their bodies when they paid for…...
I’d be praising this govt if I wasn’t President – HH
IF I wasn’t Head of State and serving in this government, I’d be praising this government because of what it’s been able to do, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says he made changes at the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Permanent Secretary level because there has been a delay in the beef export…...
Nkhwazi School teachers down tools over low salaries
UNIONISED teachers at Nkhwazi Primary School in Lusaka staged a protest yesterday, demanding a 20 percent salary increase and better conditions of service. The teachers also lamented that they have not received their June salaries, stating that they will only return to the classrooms once their conditions are met, as they have been negotiating for…...
Chawinga tips Copper Queens to win WAFCON
MALAWIAN striker Tabitha Chawinga has predicted a Copper Queens triumph at this year’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Chabinga, who features for French heavy weights Lyon, is among the players that graced the unveiling of the new WAFCON trophy, an event held in Rabat and attended by players from all 12 participating nations,…...
Speaker suspends Binwell: “Zambians are tired of unruly behaviour”
FIRST Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano has suspended Nkana MP Binwell Mpundu for seven days over disorderly conduct, stating that Zambians are also tired of the unruly behaviour. Yesterday, while parliamentary business was ongoing, Mpundu was seen talking in his seat. Despite Chisangano guiding him to observe decorum and etiquette of the House, he continued chatting…...
DEC nabs 2 Philippine nationals for drug trafficking
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Solwezi has arrested two Philippine nationals for trafficking in 8.1 grammes of Crystal Meth and for possession of instruments used for the administration of illicit drugs. In a statement, DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba said a Zambian national, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the supply…...
Fuel, Kwacha gains should translate into reduced cost of living – Workers’ union
THE Zambia Union of Government and Allied Workers (UG) says the Kwacha appreciation, reduced inflation and decrease in fuel prices have the potential to ease the cost of living and strengthen the purchasing power of workers. In a statement, Thursday, UG president Muyaywa Kabisa said this macroeconomic improvement must translate into real, felt gains for…...
Court jails MoF director for manslaughter
THE High Court has sentenced Ministry of Finance and National Planning Assistant Director Mildred Kasase to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for the manslaughter of her husband, Alex Zulu. In the same matter, Kasase’s son, Madiba Zulu, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labour, effective from the date of his arrest…....