HH, Lungu mourn Pope Francis
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has expressed sadness over the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. And former president Edgar Lungu has urged leaders across the world to reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy, saying he never departed from preaching genuine peace, love and justice. The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis; the first Latin American leader…...
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From Beneficiaries to Owners: Rethinking Community Roles in Zambia’s Carbon Market – Part one
Zambia’s entry into the carbon market comes with promises of environmental protection, new revenue streams, and opportunities for rural development. With forests playing a major role in capturing carbon, it makes sense that attention has turned to forested areas, many of which lie on customary land. However, as carbon credit projects begin to take shape, […]
Chepito, Ndlovu shine in cage; Mutinta falls short in controversial decision
ZAMBIA’S rising mixed martial arts stars Miracle Chepito and Gilbert Ndlovu lit up the Versus Promotions international card with back-to-back victories on Saturday night, while teammate Mutinta ‘The Grappler’ Mweene suffered a controversial loss after debatable decisions by the judges. Chepito, representing Ulemu Fight Academy and sponsored by NP Security, opened the show with a…...
Kabwe to host reconvened FAZ AGM
FAZ has officially set a new date for its much-anticipated Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was initially scheduled for March but failed to take place due to a court injunction. According to a fresh notice issued by FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga, the reconvened AGM will now be held on Friday, May 9, 2025,…...
Copper Princesses in high spirits as they prepare to face Benin in Togo
AFTER securing a narrow but vital 2-1 win over Benin in the first leg of the final round of qualifiers, the Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team is brimming with determination and optimism ahead of the return leg to be played on a neutral venue on April 26 in Togo. Team captain Mercy Chipasula, whose stunning…...
Kabuswe urges CEC, KCM to resolve debt dispute outside court
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has urged Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) to resolve their ongoing debt dispute through dialogue, rather than relying on the courts. His call comes in the wake of a recent Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed KCM’s application for a stay of execution regarding…...
Revert to regular taxi mode if you’re making losses, Tayali tells Yango drivers
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has reiterated his call for Yango drivers who are making losses to consider unsubscribing from the platform and perhaps return to the traditional taxi mode of operation. Meanwhile, Tayali has revealed that the Ministry of Finance released funds to cover three months of salary arrears owed to TAZARA, leaving…...
MPs should be part of local councils, they are controllers of CDF – Mtolo
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says government intends to amend Article 153(2) to reintegrate MPs into local councils to enhance service delivery, stating that MPs are controllers of CDF with little say in approving projects. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting in Chipata, Thursday, Phiri, who spoke in Nyanja, said the absence of MPs in local…...
Bureaucracies in govt sometimes deliberate to benefit individuals – Nkulukusa
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says some state-owned enterprises struggle to secure government procurement contracts because their services are often twice as expensive as those offered by commercial providers. Speaking during a hearing before the Committee on Parastatal Bodies, Nkulukusa also noted that bureaucratic hurdles in government systems were sometimes deliberately created to benefit…...