It’ll be difficult for fragmented opposition to unseat UPND – Liato
FORMER Labour minister Austin Liato says the fragmented state of the opposition in Zambia poses a significant challenge as the nation approaches the general elections. He stresses that the opposition should have already chosen a presidential candidate to challenge the sitting government. In a recent interview, Liato argued that unseating the ruling party would be…...
It’s dictatorial for HH to hold rallies while stopping opposition – Makebi
LUSAKA Lawyer Makebi Zulu says it is dictatorial for President Hakainde Hichilema to be holding rallies while preventing the opposition from doing so. Commenting on the public engagements the President has been having, in an interview, Zulu said the act itself was a mark of failure as the President had failed to deliver on his…...
Violence erupts in Lumezi as 6 file for by-election
VIOLENCE erupted in Lumezi constituency yesterday between ruling party and Tonse Alliance cadres, with police describing the fight as “50/50″ from both sides. Meanwhile, six candidates have successfully filed their nominations for the Lumezi by-election. These include: Goodson Banda, the New Congress Party candidate under Tonse Alliance; Lufeyo Ngoma of UPND; Wiseman Mvula for Citizens…...
PS attributes C/Province bumper harvest to timely input delivery
CENTRAL Province Permanent Secretary Dr Milner Mwanakampwe has attributed the province’s maize bumper harvest to the government’s timely delivery of farming inputs last year. He added that the President’s call for Zambians to return to agricultural production was also another contributing factor. According to the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS), Central Province is projected to have…...
Copper Queens off to SA for 3 Nations Series
The Zambia Women’s National Team has left for South Africa ahead of two high-profile international friendly matches. This is part of preparations for the 2025 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be held in Morocco. The Copper Queens left Kenneth Kaunda International Airport aboard South African Airways at 13:35hrs and are expected to…...
We’ve not yet made the decision to export maize – Govt
MINISTRY of Agriculture Permanent Secretary John Mulongoti says government will consult stakeholders before embarking on the exportation of maize. And Mulongoti says government will not relax after recording a bumper harvest, stating that they have to ensure they beat the current record next year. On Sunday, Millers Association of Zambia president Andrew Chintala urged government…...
Police investigating Football House lockdown
POLICE in Lusaka are investigating the trespassing that occurred at Football House yesterday. Yesterday, Football House was under lockdown after unknown individuals locked the building. Employees arrived for work in the morning only to find the premises locked. The offices were only opened later in the morning after the police had arrived and in the…...
It’s mind-shattering for Linda to say Bill 7 is scarier than Bill 10 – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says it’s “mind-shattering” for Linda Kasonde to claim that the UPND’s proposed Bill 7 is more frightening than Bill 10 when she knows the contents of Bill 10. Mweetwa is also wondering why the police haven’t taken action against PF leaders George Chisanga, Brian Mundubile and Mutotwe Kafwaya for aiding…...
ZPPA suspends Ntosa Investment from procurement for poor performance
ZPPA has suspended Ntosa Investments Limited from participating in public procurement for one year due to unsatisfactory performance and poor delivery of works in a tender issued by the UTH Eye Hospital. In a statement, Tuesday, ZPPA Principal Public Relations Officer Iñutu Mushambatwa said the suspension follows a complaint from UTH-Eye Hospital regarding a tender…...
Petroleum sector showing positive gain, Mumba tells Parley committee
MINISTRY of Energy Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba says his ministry has reported positive developments in the petroleum sub-sector, following the operationalisation of the TAZAMA Pipeline Open Access Framework. Mumba also says load shedding is gradually reducing as water levels improve at major hydropower stations such as Kariba and Kafue Gorge. According to a statement issued…...
