FAZ to move Football House to Chongwe
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says Football House will be moved to the new FAZ Technical Centre in Chongwe. Speaking to journalists after the conclusion of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s visit, Kamanga thanked FIFA for the support in the establishment of the centre. “The major project which we are going to launch with the help of…...
Lungu asks court to dismiss petition challenging his eligibility for future elections
A MULTITUDE of PF supporters yesterday gathered outside the Lusaka High Court to show solidarity to former president Edgar Lungu, whose eligibility to stand in future elections is being challenged. Meanwhile, Lungu has asked the Constitutional Court to dismiss the matter in which a youth activist, Michelo Chizombe wants a declaration that Lungu is not…...
HH toasts Trade Kings for scooping ‘African Business Leadership’ award
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated the Zambian owned company Trade Kings for winning the African Business Leadership award, as Africa’s leading company. In a Facebook write up, President Hichilema said the award underscored the importance of determination and hard work, coupled with a good political environment where business could thrive. “A very big congratulations to…...
Amos asks Court to release his passport so he can seek medical treatment in India
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s spokesperson, Amos Chanda, has again asked the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to release his passport so that he can travel to India for medical treatment. In May, Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga convicted and sentenced Chanda to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour for theft of a court document. Additionally, Chanda was fined K5,000…...
DEC nabs 6 in E/Province for possessing $40,000 counterfeit notes
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has apprehended six individuals, among them three Malawian nationals, in Eastern Province for possessing US$40,000 suspected to be counterfeit currency. In a statement, Friday, DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba said the suspects were also found in possession of K2,800 counterfeit notes. “The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), in Eastern Province,…...
ACC raids Lusambo’s house after his no show at court
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday forcefully broke into Bowman Lusambo’s residence, seeking to apprehend the former Lusaka Province minister. A bench warrant has been issued against Lusambo and his wife by Lusaka Magistrate, Faides Hamaundu, in a case where the two are charged with possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. ACC Head-Corporate…...
I’ve valued your engagement, my successor can count on the same, Woolley tells Zambians
I HAVE hugely valued all your advice, engagement and good cheer, I know my successor can count on the same, says outgoing British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley. And Justice Minister Princess Kasune has expressed gratitude for the continuous support that the UK has rendered to Zambia. Speaking during the birthday celebration of His…...
Speaker visits Jay Jay, wishes him a quick recovery
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti visited Petauke Central Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Banda yesterday at Maina Soko Hospital where he is hospitalised. The Speaker wished Banda a quick recovery and encouraged his sister and other family members on his bed side to focus on his recovery. In a statement, Friday, Senior Media Liaison…...
Dan Pule asks Magistrate to recuse herself because she hails from S/Province
CHRISTIAN Democratic Party president Dan Pule has asked Lusaka Magistrate Sylvia Munyinya to recuse herself from handling a matter in which he is charged with sedition because she hails from Southern Province. When the matter came up for commencement of trial, Thursday, Senior State Advocate Susan Besa told the court that the prosecution was ready…...
About 5 OMCs have failed to supply diesel through TAZAMA – Govt
MINISTRY of Energy Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba says about five oil marketing companies out of 18 that applied to use the TAZAMA pipeline have failed to supply diesel. And Mumba says the prices of fuel in Zambia are cheaper compared to other countries in the region. Speaking during a press briefing, Friday, Mumba said it…...
