Keith hails FIFA’s support to Zambia
FAZ president Keith Mweemba has hailed the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for its sustained support and strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development of football in Zambia. Mweemba’s remarks came after a high-level engagement with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Miami, United States, held on the sidelines of the ongoing FIFA Club World…...
Immigration nabs 21 foreigners involved in illegal gold mining
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended 21 foreign nationals involved in illegal gold-mining in Mufumbwe District. The Immigration Department has also deported 22 immigrants from Isoka District. In a statement, Wednesday, Immigration Chief Public Relations Officer, Namati Nshinka said those apprehended included 17 Tanzanians, two Chinese nationals and two Indians. “The Department of Immigration has…...
Chilufya becomes Kabwe Warriors coach
KABWE Warriors Football Club has officially confirmed the appointment of George Chilufya as Head Coach and Jackson Mwanza as Assistant Coach, ushering in a new era of leadership at the club. The appointments come as part of a significant restructuring process aimed at strengthening the team’s performance ahead of the 2025/26 season. Club Chairman Clyde…...
ZEMA will assess environment after Sino Metals pollution – Mposha
MINISTER of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha says a discharge of leach residue from Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited’s tailings storage facility in Chambishi polluted the Chambishi stream, as well as the Kafue and Mwambashi rivers. Mposha said following the incident, the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) issued an Environmental Restoration Order to the…...
America’s shift towards Trade is welcome, but it must be fair, equal
The announcement by the United States that it is shifting its engagement with Africa, from aid to trade, is a welcome and overdue change. For too long, the continent has been cast in the role of a passive recipient of charity, often with strings attached, rather than a partner in mutual prosperity. Now, Zambia and…...
Lungu’s remains to arrive at 14hrs
GOVERNMENT has announced that the body of former president Edgar Lungu will arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 14:00 hours today. In a statement, Tuesday, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said a Military Honours ceremony will be conducted by the Defence Force in Lungu’s honour, and that attendance during the ceremony is strictly…...
Time will come for you to air views on Bill 7, govt tells MPs
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says it is not yet time for members of parliament to make their submissions regarding the contents of the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025. During a workshop for MPs on the constitutional reform process on Monday, Luapula Province Minister Nason Musonda expressed concerns over several inconsistencies in…...
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U20 girls confident of winning back to back COSAFA titles
THE Zambia Women’s Under 20 National Team players are confident in achieving back to back COSAFA triumphs. This year will see the COSAFA women’s U20 championship played as part of the Region 5 Games in Windhoek, Namibia from July 4 to July 14. Speaking during a training session, defender Margaret Gondwe said the team was…...
Chilangwa mourning his father from prison, laments Lubinda
PATRIOTIC Front acting president Given Lubinda says former Kawambwa member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa should have been present at his father’s burial but those with authority did not permit him. Meanwhile, Lubinda has called on government to arrest the person who published a letter that denied Edgar Lungu permission to travel for medical check up…...