Let’s celebrate fuel price reduction – Chief Musokotwane
SENIOR Chief Musokotwane says he fears that instead of celebrating the fuel price reduction, opposition political leaders will say it is a hoodwinking act by government. On Monday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) reduced the price of petrol to K28 from K31.36 and diesel to K23.13 from K24.12. The ERB also reduced the price of…...
We’re looking for an equity partner for ZAMPALM – Govt
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says government is looking for an equity partner for Zampalm Oil Plantation in Kanchibiya District. Speaking after he toured TAZAMA Pipeline Kalonje Pump Station in Lavushimanda, Mulenga said the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) was in talks with two potential investors who had expressed interest. “…We [can] also talk…...
Sampa’s jailing vindicates HH, there’s no sacred cow – Imenda
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says the conviction of former Kasama PF MP Kelvin Sampa has vindicated President Hakainde Hichilema, who has been accused of shielding individuals who support the ruling party. However, Mporokoso PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile says Sampa’s conviction is an unusual case which does not prove anything because many…...
Bill 7 null, it can’t be a basis for future reforms – LAZ
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 is a nullity and cannot legally be a basis for any future Constitutional reforms. LAZ president Lungisani Zulu further argues that it is unwise and untimely to carry out the Constitutional amendment process so close to an election amidst fiscal constraints […]
Musonda Jr retires from football
CHARLES Musonda Junior has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 28, bringing an emotional end to a once-promising career that was unfortunately plagued by persistent injuries. Despite stepping away from active play, Musonda says his journey in football is far from over, as he plans to stay involved in the sport…...
We’re ready to help grow African economies – Ukrainian rep
UKRAINE’S Special Representative to the Middle East and Africa, Maksym Subkh, says his country is ready to implement projects that will grow economies in African countries. And Subkh says he wishes African countries can be more vocal about the Russian aggression on Ukraine. Speaking to a delegation of African journalists in Kyiv, Subkh said Ukraine…...
Public holidays: why we must cherish but not abuse them
WE were saddened to hear President Hakainde Hichilema say that we have a lot of holidays on which people do nothing productive. We are not proponents of too many holidays, and we took serious issue with late former president Edgar Lungu who could willie-nilly declare holidays. Our former president had no sense of productivity and…...
ZA confident ahead of Region 5 Games
ZAMBIA Athletics (ZA) General Secretary Teddy Shimishi has expressed confidence in the team selected to represent Zambia at the upcoming 2025 Region 5 Games in Namibia, stating that the athletes will represent the country diligently and are expected to return with medals. Shimishi said the association had carefully selected a balanced and competitive squad of…...
Don’t underestimate opponents, WBC Veep cautions Mwale
WORLD Boxing Council (WBC) Vice President Houcine Houichi has warned the new WBC International Bantamweight champion David “Snipper” Mwale against underestimating future opponents. Mwale defeated Ghana’s ‘Mayweather,’ Michael Decardi Nelson via a split points decision after 12 rounds of intense battle at Government Complex in the early hours of Sunday morning to claim the vacant…...
We’ve postponed Prof Luo’s interview due to bereavement – Police
POLICE have dismissed claims that they had earlier demanded documentation from Professor Nkandu Luo to prove that she had a sick daughter. Police have indicated that a new date will be set in due course for her interview relating to a matter currently under investigation. On Monday, Prof Luo appeared at Police Headquarters for interrogations…....