RDA Board Chair denies sending $150,000 to Milupi
MULCHAND Kuntawala, the Chairperson of the Road Development Agency (RDA) Board, informed the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he never transferred US$150,000 to Infrastructure and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi. The case involves Lumezi Independent MP Muinr Zulu, who has been sued for allegedly making defamatory statements against Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing…...
OCIDA wants US to impose sanctions, visa restrictions on HH, others
OCIDA Chairman Emeritus Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu has written to US Ambassador Michael Gonzales, asking his government to impose financial sanctions, visa restrictions, and travel bans against some UPND officials whom he says are undermining democratic rights in the country. In a letter dated March 8, 2024, Archbishop Mpundu stated that OCIDA was deeply alarmed by…...
It’s a big concern for us that traders spend a lot of time at borders – ZRA
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has noted with concern that lack of information on tax policies is still an existing problem among cross border traders. And the Authority says it is determined to reduce the time traders spend at borders using the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) approach. Speaking during an engagement meeting with the Zambia…...
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Police record warn and caution statement from Zumani
POLICE have recorded a warn and caution statement from former president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Chris Zumani Zimba in connection with the offence of Seditious Practices. In a statement, Wednesday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale indicated that Zimba allegedly published an article in a tabloid which is likely to incite hatred and disaffection…...
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Barbra, Kundananji will take the world by storm – Grant
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has tipped Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji to take the world by storm. Last week, Banda joined USA National Women’s Soccer League side Orlando Pride on a four-year deal for a transfer fee of $740,000, making her the second most expensive female football player in history behind teammate Rachel Kundananji. Kundananji,…...
Napsa must avoid relegation – Liwewe
NAPSA Stars General Manager Ponga Liwewe has expressed concern over the team’s poor performance in the ongoing 2023/2024 MTN Super League. With only 10 games remaining before the season’s end, the Pensioners have continued to struggle and are currently swimming above the relegation waters. The Perry Mutapa-tutored side sits 15th on the log table, with…...
A foolish justification for wanting to regulate social media podcasts: Part 2
IRKED by the growing trend of podcasts, the UPND government has started its early steps of moving towards curtailing debates on matters of public importance. They want the Independent Broadcasting Authority to start regulating what people broadcast on Facebook. All this is targeted at blocking opposing views from members of the public who don’t agree…...
Mia wins bronze, qualifiers for 100m final
SWIMMER Mia Phiri has won a bronze medal in the 50m backstroke at the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. Phiri clocked 29.17 seconds to finish third in the finals yesterday. South Africa’s Caitlin Ann De Lange clocked 28.76 seconds to win a gold medal, beating her countrymate Tayla Jonker, who clocked 29.00 seconds. Mia’s new…...
