Bundesliga move excites Mutandwa
ZAMBIAN striker Kingstone Mutandwa has expressed excitement following his loan move to newly promoted Austrian Bundesliga outfit SV Oberbank Ried 1912. The promising 22-year-old forward joined the Austrian top-tier side from Italian Serie A club Cagliari Calcio on a season-long loan deal, which includes an option for a permanent transfer. Mutandwa, who previously featured in…...
Grace Chanda hungry for WAFCON success
AFTER captaining the Copper Queens to a historic bronze medal at the 2022 CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Zambia’s midfield genius Grace Chanda says she is back, hungrier than ever, and ready to lead the charge once again as the nation eyes another memorable run at the 2025 WAFCON set to kick…...
Cabinet moves to overhaul betting, lotteries laws
CABINET has approved, in principle, the introduction of a Bill to repeal and replace several outdated laws governing betting, lotteries, and gaming in Zambia. Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Cabinet believes the current legal framework has become obsolete due to economic transitions and rapid technological advancement, necessitating a more modern and effective regulatory system…....
Musokotwane presents K33.6bn Supplementary Budget to Parley
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane yesterday presented a supplementary budget of K33.6 billion to the National Assembly. Dr Musokotwane said out of the recommended K33.6 billion, K11.0 billion had been allocated to Loans and Investments for dismantling outstanding fuel arrears, while K105 million was meant for disaster mitigation. “Madam Speaker, I beg…...
Bravo HH: Bill 7 has some progressive clauses, but needs refining
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to withdraw Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 from Parliament should be welcomed and applauded. As former Attorney General Musa Mwenye State Counsel aptly put it, back tracking on wrongs is a strength and not a weakness. We agree with our learned counsel, the decision to push constitutional amendments without…...
Elephant kills wildlife accountant in Livingstone
AN accountant from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has been trampled to death by an elephant in Livingstone, in what is now the second fatal human-wildlife conflict incident in the area within 24 hours. The tragedy occurred barely a day after an unidentified man, believed to be in his 30s, was also…...
NGOCC welcomes intention to make rape, defilement non-bailable
NON-GOVERNMENTAL Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Executive Director Anne Anamela has welcomed government’s intention to make rape and defilement cases non-bailable, but has urged authorities to ensure the investigative processes are robust and thorough. Anamela also emphasised the importance of engaging men in the fight for gender equality and in efforts to end gender-based violence…...
TAZAMA records K632.4m profit, declares K105.4m dividend to Zambia
TAZAMA Pipeline has officially handed over a dividend cheque of K105,406,128 to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote says TAZAMA Pipeline recorded a commendable financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, resulting in a net profit of K632.4 million, compared to the previous year’s net profit of…...
Musa salutes Bill 7 withdrawal; “it’s a strength not a weakness”
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has guided Justice Minister Princess Kasune, in consultation with Parliament, to defer the ongoing process on Bill No. 7 of 2025 to allow for more consultations. Meanwhile, former Attorney General Musa Mwenye SC has commended the President for the move, saying, “backtracking on wrongs is a strength and not a weakness.” He…...
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