It’s every artiste’s dream to perform in USA – Chile One
A few months ago we saw Chile One touring the USA. He stayed there for over a month, performing gig after gig with people flocking to his shows. Going to a foreign country and having over seven shows is definitely every artiste’s dream. It’s not just about taking Zambian music abroad but also introducing oneself…...
Hauptle names provisional squad for Malawi friendlies
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle has unveiled a 30-member provisional squad composed entirely of locally-based players in preparation for the upcoming international friendly matches against Malawi’s Scorchers during the FIFA international window. The squad boasts the top 10 goal scorers from the Eden University Women’s Super League, including ZESCO Ndola Girls striker Penelope Mulubwa, who…...
ACC goes after ZAF officer’s 7 houses
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, Subordinate Court Division, to forfeit seven houses belonging to ZAF officer Albert Siyunda and his wife to the state following their conviction. The Commission has argued that the properties they are proceeds of crime. On Tuesday, Lusaka Principal Resident Magistrate Sylvia Munyinya convicted…...
Kamanga files nomination for FAZ re-election
NINE candidates have successfully filed their nominations to contest the highly anticipated Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) elections, scheduled for March 29, 2025, in Livingstone. Leading the race is incumbent FAZ president Andrew Kamanga, who is seeking re-election for a third term. Kamanga officially submitted his nomination yesterday at 14:00 hours. Kamanga faces stiff competition…...
NAPSA bought ‘overpriced’ shares in Marcopolo without valuation – report
THE latest Auditor General’s report on parastatal bodies has revealed that in 2020, the National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) acquired a total of 1,336,385 ordinary shares in Marcopolo Tiles Zambia Limited, Wonderful Group Industries Zambia Limited and MTN without conducting a valuation of the shares at the time of purchase. The report states that as…...
Democracy is the true winner of Pambashe, Petauke polls – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated the winners of the Pambashe and Petauke parliamentary by-elections, stating that the true victor is the country’s democracy. President Hichilema says four years ago, such elections would have been overshadowed by violence and intimidation, drawing widespread national concern. In a Facebook writeup, the Head of State said many citizens were…...
Govt commissions 220kW PV Solar Plant in Kazungula
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says the commissioning and connection of a 220kW Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Plant in Kazungula District will reduce reliance on the national grid. In a statement, Friday, Nzovu stated that the PV Solar Plant was a critical component of the Kazungula Water Supply and Basic Sanitation Project, funded by…...
We look forward to seeing Tasila on Feb 11 – DEC
DEC Director General Nason Banda says the commission is looking forward to interviewing Chawama PF member of parliament Tasila Lungu on February 11, 2025. On Thursday, lawyers representing Tasila requested that their client appears for questioning before the Drug Enforcement Commission on February 11, 2025. In a letter dated February 5, 2025, addressed to DEC…...
Parley resumes on Tuesday
CLERK of the National Assembly Roy Ngulube says the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, which adjourned sine die on December 6, 2024, will resume on Tuesday. In a statement, Friday, National Assembly Senior Media Liaison Officer Nshamba Muzungu said this session would primarily focus on the legislative process. “The Clerk of the National…...
Female soldier in court for assaulting cop
A 29-YEAR-OLD female military personnel has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting a cop. Alinani Ng’ambi is facing one count of assault on a cop Contrary to Section 250(b) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence allege that Ng’ambi, on January 15, 2025,…...