Matero Magic overpower Buffaloes in game 1 of National Championship finals
Reigning champions Matero Magic took a crucial first step in defending their title with a commanding 91-67 victory over Green Buffaloes in game one of the Zambia Basketball Federation National Championship Finals at NASDEC on Sunday. The games, initially scheduled for Saturday, February 1, were postponed due to a power disruption at the National Sports…...
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Tropical Storm Faida might temporarily reduce rainfall in Zambia – MET
THE Zambia Meteorological Department (MET) says it is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Faida, which has formed over the southwestern Indian Ocean. In a Tropical Storm Alert issued, Monday, MET stated that the storm was projected to cross Madagascar from February 3 to 5, and then enter the Mozambique Channel by Thursday. The Department added that…...
We want more success in 2025-Kamanaga
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has expressed optimism for a more successful 2025 following a remarkable year of football success recorded last year. FAZ president Andrew Kamanga praised the performance of the national teams and highlighted Zambia’s growing stature on the international football stage. “Coming off an eventful 2024 where all our national teams […]
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Has NHIMA Collapsed? – Part 2
Introduction Last week, I explored critical issues undermining Zambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and how they pose a threat to NHIMA’s financial and overall sustainability. I noted four fundamental issues which have contributed to the current financial struggles that NHIMA is experiencing— inadequate regulation, opportunism by private healthcare providers, premature rollout and poor beneficiary […]
Unstable free falling Kwacha is killing business
THE continuous depreciation of the Kwacha and the resulting rise in fuel prices have left many Zambians struggling to cope with the skyrocketing cost of living. The latest increment in fuel prices is another blow to an already fragile economy, and we urge the government, through the Ministry of Finance, to take decisive action before…...
External debt rises by $760m
GOVERNMENT says the country’s external debt has increased to $15.33 billion in 2024 from $14.57 billion recorded in 2023. On the other hand, however, government says the country’s domestic debt stock stands at K225.29 billion as at the end of third quarter 2024, which is a reduction from the K232.62 billion recorded in 2023 in…...
Warriors go top after 3-1 win over Indeni
KABWE Warriors have claimed top spot on the MTN Super League table following an impressive 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Indeni FC in a Week-22 fixture played at the Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe. An unfortunate own goal by Indeni FC defender Ben Chishala, combined with strikes from Field Kandela and Francis Banda, secured a crucial […]
Kalu withdraws from FAZ elections
ZAMBIA football legend and former FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya has officially announced that he will not be contesting the highly anticipated Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) elections slated for March 29, 2025. Bwalya, who famously led the Chipolopolo to their historic victory in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as FAZ president, had initially […]