MUZA eyes ABSA Cup after quarter final qualification
FC MUZA coach Matthews Njobvu says the 3-0 victory over Chirundu United in the proverbial derby is a stepping stone to lifting the 2024 ABSA Cup trophy. Goals apiece from Biston Banda, Andrew Phiri and Kelvin Mwanza propelled MUZA to the quarter-finals where they face MTN Super League defending champions Power Dynamos. Njobvu described the…...
Mining in Protected Areas in Zambia: Strategies for Sustainable Practices – Part II
In last week’s opinion piece, we explored the challenges and potential impact of the increasing demand for critical minerals on Zambia’s protected areas, such as forest reserves and game management areas. With the global demand for these minerals on the rise as a result of the energy transition, an increase in mining activities across the […]
May Zambia resurrect too
IN the biblical stories which tell us of the time between the events immediately leading to the crucifixion on Good Friday and the resurrection on what we now know as Easter Sunday, there is a narrative of confusion, of loss, a story of mourning and fear. But, in the end, there is a restoration of…...
Under HH, presidential holidays aren’t about dining with slay queens in national parks, Hamasaka tells Nakacinda
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma says there is nothing reckless about the Head of State’s decision to take a holiday. And State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says he understands PF faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda’s remarks regarding President Hichilema’s holiday because during the former administration, presidential holidays were about dining in…...
Govt must explain debt restructuring deal without emotions – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka says government must explain to citizens the meaning of the debt restructuring deal without emotions. In an interview, Dr Haabazoka said this was important because after a year, people would get back to government and ask why they were made to celebrate the finalisation of the debt restructuring process. Dr Haabazoka said…...
Parley was extremely lenient on Chisenga – Nkombo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says the National Assembly was extremely lenient by suspending Mambilima PF member of parliament Jean Chisenga a day before the House went on recess despite being unapologetic about calling President Hakainde Hichilema a liar. And Nkombo says United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) is supporting Chisenga’s waywardness by fundraising…...
The politicians you vote for will always lie to you, only Jesus can bring you joy – Fr Mukosa
A FRANCISCAN Catholic priest in the Diocese of Ndola Fr Chewe Mukosa says politicians are liars and that is why Zambians are constantly in a state of suffering. And Fr Mukosa says with this current government, youth empowerment is at zero. In his homily during the Easter Vigil Mass at St Joseph Parish in Lufwanyama,…...
Mwila responds to concerns on his health: “I am fine”
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says he is fine. And Mwila says citizens are celebrating the finalisation of the debt restructuring process as if President Hakainde Hichilema has taken mealie meal to their door steps. Meanwhile, Mwila says God is punishing the country with drought because of President Hichilema’s lies. For the past few…...
ZCTU rejects return of NHIMA to Health Ministry, as Chitalu welcomes it
THE Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has rejected the removal of NHIMA from the Ministry of Labour to Ministry of Health, saying they were never consulted. But former health minister Chitalu Chilufya has welcomed the move, saying its correct and highly progressive. On Wednesday, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for administration Christopher Simoonga said…...
I avoid being arrogant, sometimes it comes inevitably – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says he avoids being arrogant but sometimes, it comes inevitably. And Lungu says political leaders should learn from his humility. Meanwhile, Lungu says he has been vindicated because climate change is a real problem although some people used to say the challenges associated with it were because of his lack of…...
