Lungu has greater chance of winning elections than HH – PF
PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says individuals who had expressed interest in becoming PF presidents have accepted that Edgar Lungu has returned to his original position, adding that they will be given an opportunity to pursue their aspirations in the near future. And Nakacinda says Lungu has a greater chance of winning the elections,…...
Lungu urges African countries, international community to help Kenya amid severe floods
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has called on regional bodies and the international community to adequately respond to violent floods caused by a tropical cyclone, which have killed over 400 Kenyans. In a statement, Monday, Lungu said the devastation caused by the disaster on individuals, families, communities and Kenya in general was overwhelming and unbearable. “I…...
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BB11 unstoppable for Orlando Pride
COPPER Queens forward Barbra Banda has kept up her impressive form for Orlando Pride, scoring her fourth goal of the season in Pride’s narrow 1-0 victory over Racing Louisville over the weekend. The win means Pride have now gone on a five game winning streak, and top the NWSL with 18 points. Banda is showing…...
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Views on Proposed Development Strategy for Critical Minerals: Challenges, Benefits and suggestions – Part 2
Appreciating Challenges The Zambian mining industry has continued to operate as enclaves in the economy. However, prior to privatisation, mining appeared to fulfil some of its social and economic expectations of the country and especially in communities where they operated. Quality social amenities such schools, sports facilities, housing, water, sanitation and health facilities, were available. […]
Govt shouldn’t prioritise business interests over citizens – Sensio
FORMER Kasenengwa PF MP Sensio Banda has urged the UPND government to stop prioritising business interests and focus on the economic needs of the people. In a recent posting on his Facebook page, Banda observed that there was growing concern surrounding the priorities of the UPND government. “There is growing concern surrounding the priorities of…...
Absa Cup would be a good gift to Kabwe residents – Chakatazya
KABWE Warriors General Manager Charles Chakatazya says winning the 2024 Absa Cup title would be a befitting gift to the people of Kabwe and its sponsors. Warriors progressed to the finals of the Absa Cup after edging FC MUZA 2-1 in a tightly contested fixture at the Arthur Davies Stadium, in Kitwe on Saturday. The…...
U17, U20 handball teams start IHF title chase
HANDBALL Association of Zambia (HAZ) president Victor Banda has challenged the U17 and U20 men’s national teams to win the 2024 International Handball Federation (IHF) Zone IV trophies. The competition swings into action today in Harare, Zimbabwe. The U17 and U20 men’s handball teams will begin their quest of qualifying for the continental IHF competition…...
We need accountants in constituencies to manage CDF – ZiCA
ZICA president Yande Mwenye says there is need to employ qualified accountants in constituencies to avoid abuse of government resources in view of the increased CDF allocation. Last month, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning revealed that it recently conducted an internal audit on the utilisation of school grants in 182 schools, countrywide, which…...
