“He left me with 3 children, married a woman with 6”
A LUSAKA woman has dragged her ex-husband to court for failing to pay child support and spousal maintenance for over a year. Mervis Mukuka informed the Matero Local Court that Mathews Mukuka has not supported their three children since their divorce. Instead, he married their neighbour, who has six children of her own, and is…...
Food Act must be amended to explicitly ban dog meat – VAZ
IN our compounds, it’s almost normal for dogs to disappear without much fuss. Unless it’s a pampered house dog with a name and a leash, few take notice. But behind these disappearances lies a disturbing truth, as some of these dogs don’t just vanish, they’re captured, slaughtered and their meat ends up on someone’s plate,…...
BB11 nets first hat-trick for Pride
COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda etched her name into the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) history books on Saturday morning after scoring the fastest hat-trick in league history, helping Orlando Pride to a 3-1 victory over the Utah Royals at America First Field. The Copper Queens captain found the back of the net three times…...
Give us time, we’re working very hard for you – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is working very hard to address some problems the country is facing. The Head of State says the UPND has brought back free education by utilising money that was being wasted on alcohol by the previous administration. Speaking during a public engagement in Choma, Friday, President Hichilema said government had…...
ZA Unveils “Catch Them Young” program to scout future champions
IN a bold and hopeful stride towards the future of Zambian athletics, the Zambia Athletics (ZA) has officially launched its nationwide “Catch Them Young” Talent Identification Program. The initiative, championed by Federation President Major Bernard Bwalya, aims to uncover hidden athletic talent from across the country, starting at the grassroots. Speaking in a statement, Bwalya…...
FPI condemns ‘gag order’ on Diggers’ documentary
FREE Press Initiative (FPI) founder Joan Chirwa says the injunction restraining News Diggers from airing its investigative documentary on Chinese investments is a serious violation of press freedom. She has further urged the judiciary to critically reflect on the implications of granting gag orders that curtail the public’s right to know. On Friday, May 23,…...
Aim for trophies, FAZ Boss challenges Copper Queens
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has called on the Zambia National Women’s Football Team to aim at winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). FAZ president Keith Mweemba said qualifying for major competitions such as the WAFCON was not enough for the Copper Queens who have potential to win silverware. Speaking during a…...
Hauptle names 24-member squad for WAFCON preps
COPPER Queens Head Coach Nora Hauptle has announced a 24-member squad set to travel to South Africa for a crucial international training camp, as Zambia intensifies preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be held in Morocco. The squad, led by captain Barbra Banda and featuring star forwards Racheal Kundananji, Grace…...
There’s no fast money, beware of scammers – BoZ
BANK of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya has warned citizens not to fall prey to scams promising quick enrichment, saying that there is no fast way to get rich. Dr Kalyalya also says the cost of living cannot come down unless the country grows its economy. When asked during a briefing on Friday what the…...
Some ministers have become corrupt – Mbula
FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet Leslie Mbula says as the country celebrates Africa Freedom Day, youths should invigorate themselves through hard work. He says there is a need to find ways of moving the youth away from alcohol and into productive activities, because if they are drinking Monday to Sunday, they cannot be productive. And…...
