I’m an involved President, not an observer – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he is not an observer president but gets involved and spearheads activities in government. Speaking when he met a delegation from the European Union, Thursday, President Hichilema said he got involved directly in resolving litigation in some mines that had lasted 46 years. “The President himself is taking a personal agenda…...
KK Day golf tourney to tee off at State House
THE Ministry of Sports, Youth and Arts has officially launched the inaugural Kenneth Kaunda Day Golf Tournament 2025, a commemorative sporting event scheduled to take place on April 28, at the State House Golf Course in Lusaka. Speaking during the official launch, Minister of Sports, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu described the tournament as a…...
Be safe, RTSA, ZPL caution fans ahead of Kitwe derby
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has teamed up with the Zambian Premier League (ZPL), Power Dynamos FC, and Nkana FC to issue a passionate appeal for safety among fans as anticipation escalates ahead of this weekend’s Kitwe Derby. The fiery encounter between Copperbelt giants Nkana and Power Dynamos is set to take place…...
FIFA seems to favour Kamanga, laments Mutale
FOOTBALL administrator Damiano Mutale has expressed concern that FIFA seems to favour current Football House chief Andrew Kamanga as FAZ prepares to go for its presidential polls. In a statement, Tuesday, Mutale lamented that the world football governing body had disregarded legitimate concerns raised by various Zambian stakeholders. “While we recognize and welcome FIFA’s directive…...
Exchange rate has been stable despite pressure – BoZ
BANK of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya says the exchange rate has remained stable despite the pressures in the market. And Dr Kalyalya says the trade wars between the United States and other countries may have a knock-on effect on copper exports. Speaking during the Townhall Forum on the country budget and economic performance for…...
Constitutional amendment wasn’t priority in 2021/2022, we were attending to the economy – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says embarking on the constitutional amendment process in 2021 or 2022 was not a priority because government was attending to the economy, restoring the rule of law and fighting corruption among others. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Chipata, Eastern Province, Thursday, Mweetwa said the constitutional amendment process was…...
Bally mocks Tonse, Socialist alliance and netizens respond
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday posted “0+0=0” on his Facebook page, which netizens interpreted as mocking the Socialist Party’s decision to join the Tonse Alliance. On Thursday, News Diggers reported that Fred M’membe’s Socialist Party had joined the Edgar Lungu-led Tonse Alliance. According to News Diggers’ sources, the opposition political party applied to join the Alliance…...
I charged Nakacinda after discovering that HH didn’t order a search of Lungu’s house – Officer
A STATE witness has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he charged Raphael Nakacinda with sedition after investigations confirmed that President Hakainde Hichilema did not direct law enforcement agencies to search Edgar Lungu’s home. Detective Inspector Brian Chipango, 35, also testified that Nakacinda’s address, urging PF members to go to Lungu’s house, was seditious as…...
Govt frees GBM on medical grounds
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has released former defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba and 12 others from prison on medical grounds. And Mwiimbu has insisted that there are no political prisoners in Zambia, but only individuals who have been found in conflict with the law. On the other hand, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu…...
US warns its citizens over new surveillance law in Zambia
THE US Embassy in Zambia has cautioned American citizens in or planning to visit Zambia about the new Cyber Security law that “requires the interception and surveillance of all electronic communications in the country.” The embassy says that on April 8, President Hakainde Hichilema signed the Cyber Security Act into law, which requires ICT companies,…...