The draws for the 2019 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup are out with Zambian champions Zesco United drawn against Green Mamba of eSwatini Green Eagles will face South African giants Orlando Pirates. In the Confederation Cup Buildcon will play Young Buffaloes of eSwatini while Zanaco are on bye for the preliminary round. The first […]
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has welcomed the initiative by the Luanshya Municipal Council to honour outstanding personalities including sportsmen and women for their contribution to the municipality. FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the association had offered to hold a football match as part of the celebrations for the many outstanding sports personalities to […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Dongwe PF Ward Councillor Paul Chivunda is the new Deputy Mayor for Kalulushi after defeating two other contenders. The two contenders included the former Deputy Mayor Modestor Kabwe, Chivunda polled 11 votes while Ngweshi Ward Councillor David Kapeso was second with 6 votes and the third position went to Councillor Modestor Kabwe […]
By Staff Writer PF youths on the Copperbelt have distanced themselves from the video which has gone viral where juveniles are seen offering solidarity to small scale miners Copperbelt Provincial Youth Chairman Don Mungulube said the stance as a party is that these children are supposed to be in school and not at the dump […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government, through the treasury has released Five Million Kwacha for the completion of the remaining works on the Chongwe Water Supply Improvement Project, in Chongwe. The Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection, through the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company is implementing the 28 Million Kwacha project. Ministry of Water […]
Former Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe, has completed her handover process to her successor and newly appointed Minister of Finance Dr Bwalya Ng’andu. Ms Mwanakatwe, Lusaka Central Constituency Lawmaker, has wished Dr Ng’andu well in his new job of shepherding the economy to sustained stability and growth. Dr Ng’andu also paid tribute to the former […]
President Edgar Lungu has said that he will not impose gay rights on Zambians in exchange for donor aid. President Lungu said that certain rights that are enjoyed in other parts of the world may not be accepted by Zambians. The President said that cultural differences have proved that some of the rights enjoyed in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Copperbelt Provincial Public Health Specialist Charles Sakulanda says access to regular medical checkups can help in managing preventable ailments. Dr Sakulanda said most people are scared to go to hospitals for checkups but prefer to visit the health facility when their illness get worse. He was speaking in Chingola at the District […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ndola City Council has said that street vending is still banned. NCC Public Relations Manager Tilyenji Mwanza said the Statutory Instrument No. 12 of 2018 which banned street vending among other vices is still active. Ms Mwanza said the Local Authority has noted that some vendors in the city have tongue twisted […]
Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita has said Chancellor Angela Merkel is ready to host Zambian President Edgar Lungu to enhance diplomatic relation. On the side-lines of the biggest diplomatic event on the calendar of the most influential female leader on the planet held annually at her Country retreat known as the Schloss Meseberger, Chancellor […]
Alice Nachilembe
