We want to resolve Lungu’s burial impasse before August – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says government is engaging former president Edgar Lungu’s family outside court to resolve the burial impasse before August 2025. And former special assistant to the president for press and public relations Isaac Chipampe says it is painful that Lungu has not been buried. Speaking when he featured on Hot FM,…...
Copper Queens ready to battle – Belemu
WITH just days remaining before Zambia’s opening clash at the delayed 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Copper Queens left back Margret Belemu says the team is mentally and tactically prepared for the challenge that lies ahead. Belemu, who is set to make her third WAFCON appearance, emphasised the importance of starting strong…...
We won’t withdraw Bill 7, we’ll follow ConCourt’s guidance – Kabesha
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says government will not withdraw Bill 7, but will instead follow the guidance given by the Constitutional Court. The Constitutional Court recently held that the State’s decision to initiate a Constitution amendment process before undertaking wide consultations was unconstitutional. The court therefore ordered that an independent body of experts must now…...
UNCTAD rates Zambia as one of Africa’s leading reform-driven economies
THE World Investment Report, which analyses macroeconomic trends and policy reforms worldwide has placed Zambia among countries that are “implementing significant structural reforms with the backing of multilateral development partners.” The Report which was published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has spotlighted Zambia as one of Africa’s leading reform-driven economies,…...
UPND programmes are bearing results – Nkombo
UPND Chairperson for Elections Gary Nkombo says UPND programmes like CDF are yielding results. Nkombo also adds that it is wishful thinking to state that the Tonse Alliance can win the general elections in 2026. In an interview, Sunday, Nkombo said he does not see anything changing in 2026 due to the many positive programmes…...
Keith hints at Fashion return to Chipolopolo setup
FAZ president Keith Mweemba has hinted at the possible return of striker Fashion Sakala to the Chipolopolo setup, months after the striker’s public fallout with national team coach Avram Grant. Sakala has been sidelined after he openly criticised Grant, accusing him of destroying Zambian football. The striker’s continued absence has however continued to raise concerns,…...
Everyone is important to football development – FAZ
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says all stakeholders, including former president Andrew Kamanga, have a critical role to play in steering Zambian football back to its golden era. Speaking after the official opening of the FIFA Induction programme, FAZ president Keith Mweemba reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusivity and unity within the football fraternity…....
HH not getting my vote, he’s betrayed me – Sangwa
CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer John Sangwa says he will not vote for President Hakainde Hichilema in 2026 because the Head of State has betrayed his trust by attempting to amend the Constitution. Sangwa says Zambia does not need any form of Constitution amendment at the moment. Speaking on ‘Millennium Tonight,’ Tuesday, Sangwa said he did not vote…...
Govt gives councils 48 hours to utilise CDF resources
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Administration Dr Gabriel Pollen says the Ministry has given local authorities 48 hours to utilise CDF resources upon receiving them. Dr Pollen also says the Ministry has received K400 million for CDF projects and K333 million for the Cash for Work programme. Speaking during a…...
ZA adopts viral “Running Girl” Janet into national talent programme
ZAMBIA Athletics president Major Bernard Bwalya says the federation has officially adopted eight-year-old Mutantabowa Janet from Kankolonkolo Primary School in Kasempa into its “Catch Them Young” talent identification programme, following a viral video that captured her sprinting barefoot. In a statement released Tuesday, Bwalya said, “After the story of the running girl from North Western…...