HH missed an opportunity to apologise – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says President Hakainde Hichilema’s national address on Thursday was a missed opportunity to express genuine remorse, empathy, and accountability. Dr M’membe argues that in a moment as significant as this in the country’s history, the nation expected truth, sincerity, and humility from its leader. His remarks follow President Hichilema’s…...
Dalitso wasn’t summoned by DEC, says lawyer as he demands K5m from Prime TV
LATE former president Edgar Lungu’s son Dalitso has refuted claims by Professor Nkandu Luo that he was summoned and interrogated by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lungu is demanding K5 million and a retraction from Prime TV for publishing malicious and false claims purportedly made by Professor Luo. Prof Luo had alleged…...
Kwacha has to sustain gains for impact to be felt – Economist
ECONOMIST Noah Kabwita has described the recent performance of the kwacha as encouraging for individuals, businesses, and the government, adding that sustained appreciation over the next six months could significantly strengthen this positive momentum. He explains that once the currency’s appreciation becomes stable and predictable, it will enable better financial planning across all sectors of…...
Zambia still importing power to sustain domestic generation – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has revealed that the average electricity generation as of May 30, 2025 stood at 1,806MW against the average national demand of 2,400MW. He say government is still importing power from the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) to support the country’s domestic generation, while managing exports of 190MW under existing agreements. Rendering…...
We’re investigating disruption of internet services – ZICTA
INTERNET services have been intermitted over the past couple of days, with many users reporting either slow speeds or loss of connectivity. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) says it is aware of the poor quality of internet services on Airtel and other networks. In an interview, Thursday, ZICTA Acting Manager of Corporate…...
Keith vows to take tough action against ‘hooligans’
FAZ president Keith Mweemba has warned that any offences committed at football matches will not go unpunished during his reign. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the CAF/FIFA Elite Referees Member Association course held in Lusaka, Mweemba emphasised FAZ’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding referees, players, and the overall integrity of the Zambian game. “No one…...
Lungu didn’t want HH near his remains – Family
THE family of late former president Edgar Lungu says it is disturbed by government’s approach to handling the conveyance of his remains, claiming it undermines the family’s right to determine how he should be mourned. Family representative Makebi Zulu has announced that the family has suspended talks with government, citing disagreements and a lack of…...
COSAFA outing an eye opener ahead of CHAN – Pule
FAZ Executive Committee member Chisanga Pule has described Zambia’s early exit from the 2025 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup as an eye opener ahead of the Championship of African Nations (CHAN). Pule, who was Zambia’s delegation leader at the tournament taking place in Bloemfontein, South Africa, did not shy away from admitting the team’s performance fell short…...
Lsk would’ve been a nightmare if Lungu didn’t build flyover bridges – Dr Ngoma
POLITICAL ANALYST Dr Alex Ngoma has paid tribute to deceased former president Edgar Lungu. In a recent interview, Dr Ngoma said Lusaka would have been a nightmare to navigate had Lungu not built flyover bridges. “I would like to emphasise that when you look at the road infrastructure, Lusaka would today be a nightmare if…...
Volunteer doctors are back in hospitals – RD
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) says its volunteer doctors have started going back to their various sites following a meeting with government. On Wednesday, RDAZ president Dr Paul Chibwe announced that the association had successfully concluded a high-level meeting with the Health Minister, Elijah Muchima, and senior ministry officials where they addressed key…...