We’re in a better place than the PF days, lawlessness has reduced – Mwitwa
IF you compare now and back then in the PF days, there’s a remarkable difference; there’s obviously the ability for people to express themselves, and cadreism has been toned down, says former LAZ president Eddie Mwitwa. And Mwitwa says any constitutional amendment process should involve amending the Bill of Rights. In a recent interview, Mwitwa…...
Zesco introduces load shedding stages
ZESCO has implemented a staged load management system where stage one would mean having 23 hours of electricity daily, and stage 12, the worst load-shedding scenario, would entail just having one hour of power per day. Currently, the country is on stage nine, with customers receiving seven hours of power. Speaking on Diamond TV’s Breakfast…...
Chamanga gifts Wada Arrows jersey after retiring
RETIRED striker James Chamanga has paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran coach Wedson “Wada Wada” Nyirenda by gifting him the jersey he wore in his final season with Red Arrows Football Club. The emotional handover ceremony took place at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, where Chamanga expressed his deep gratitude to the coach who played a…...
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What’s HH working hard on if economy hasn’t improved, wonders Kateka
NEW Heritage Party leader Chishala Kateka says she doesn’t doubt President Hakainde Hichilema’s hard work, but questions what he is working hard on, especially since the economy has not improved. Commenting on President Hichilema’s remarks that he works hard and expects everyone to work hard, the opposition leader argued that the President was working hard…...
Court adjourns Guntila Muleya murder trial over logistical hurdles
THE Lusaka High Court has adjourned the murder trial of former Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General, Guntila Muleya, due to logistical challenges in presenting state witnesses. When the matter came up for continued trial before Judge Vincent Siloka yesterday, Chief State Advocate Nkumbiza Mumba requested an adjournment, citing serious difficulties in facilitating the attendance…...
We’ve received a lot of mealie meal smuggling reports involving men in uniform, civilians – Solochi
ZAMBIA National Service (ZNS) Commander, Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi says he has received a lot of reports of smuggling mealie meal from both civilians and men in uniform. And Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo says he has been engaging with millers for the past two weeks, urging them to lower the price of mealie meal in…...
Kayula Childhood Cancer Foundation to host golf championship
THE Kayula Childhood Cancer Foundation is set to host a fundraising golf championship next month, aimed at raising funds for the completion of the Nyumba Yatu Transit Home, a safe haven for children battling cancer. Scheduled for June 8, 2025, the golf championship will be held at Lusaka Golf Club and will feature both corporate…...
I’m not running for the presidency – Nkombo
FORMER Local Government and Rural Development minister Gary Nkombo says he is not running for the presidency. Nkombo has lodged a complaint with the police against individuals alleging that he wants to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema at the party convention ahead of the 2026 general elections. Meanwhile, Nkombo says he is in good books with…...
We’ve scored 7 out of 10 so far – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has rated the UPND’s performance as seven out of 10, saying the remaining three things are what they are currently working on. And President Hichilema says God knew why He did not allow him to become President earlier, stating that He wanted him to rescue the people in times of hunger. Meanwhile,…...
