NOCZ tasks Wrestling Association to qualify athletes for Olympic Games
THE National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) has urged the Wrestling Association of Zambia (WAZ) to begin laying a strong foundation for the development of athletes who can qualify and compete at future Olympic Games. Speaking during the official opening ceremony of the Technical Coaching Course (TCC) in Kabwe, Central Province, NOCZ Secretary General Boniface…...
ZRU tells rugby team to make Zambia proud at Africa 7s
THE Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) has challenged the national men’s Rugby Sevens team to make the nation proud as they head to Mauritius for the 2025 Africa Men’s Sevens Tournament, set to kick off on Saturday. Currently in the final phase of their preparations, the Zambia Men’s Rugby Sevens side is expected to depart today…...
Airtel at fault for network outages, Mutati tells Parley
SCIENCE and Technology Minister Felix Mutati says it has been established that Airtel failed to meet key requirements under both the quality of service and consumer protection codes during the outage. Delivering a ministerial statement on the network outages the country has recently been experiencing, Mutati told the National Assembly that ZICTA would impose appropriate…...
Mweetwa urges calm after family halts repatriation of Lungu’s remains
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has assured the nation that the sudden U-turn in the repatriation of former president Edgar Lungu’s remains by family is just a temporary setback. Mweetwa insists that President Hakainde Hichilema is in control of the national affairs. Speaking at a funeral of a UPND member, Wednesday, Mweetwa called on citizens…...
13-yr-old girl contracts syphilis from stepdad
POLICE in Itezhi-Tezhi are investigating a report in which a 13 year-old girl has been found suffering from syphilis after allegedly being repeatedly defiled by her stepfather. Confirming the incident, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka said the alleged defilement report was made by the girl’s 33 year-old mother on Tuesday. “Itezhi-Tezhi Police Station…...
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May we move on?
JUST when the nation thought a resolution had been reached over the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu, we are once again plunged into confusion, accusations, and a breakdown in trust. This back-and-forth is not only deeply regrettable but profoundly troubling. What was supposed to be a dignified, united farewell to a former Head of…...
Makeni, Solwezi Academy dominate 2025 National League playoffs
MIDLANDS champions Makeni All Stars surged to the summit of Group B at the 2025 National League Playoffs after thumping Teta FC 3-1 in an exciting fixture played at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka on Tuesday. Makeni All Stars had to come from behind to secure the vital win in a game that saw a…...
Lenders are confident in govt’s ability to liquidate short term debt – Kabwita
ECONOMIST Noah Kabwita says the oversubscription of last week’s treasury bills is an indication of the confidence that lenders have in government’s ability to liquidate its debt in the short term. According to the Bank of Zambia’s results for Treasury Bill Tender Number 12/2025 held on Thursday, total bids received amounted to K2, 610.41 million…...
US shifting relationship with Africa from aid-based to trade-focused – Gonzales
UNITED States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says the US is shifting its relationship with Africa from one based on aid to one focused on trade. Gonzales says global competition for investment capital is fierce, and investors are searching for African countries that are competitive for business. He has emphasised that countries are competitive for…...