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HH warned and cautioned

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have warned and cautioned UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema for the offence of Conspiracy to defraud. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said it was alleged that Mr Hichilema fraudulently purchased a property, Sub-division “A” of farm number 1924 in Kalomo district belonging to the late Samson Siatembo. Ms Katongo said HH […]

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LAZ condemns shooting of 2 citizens by the police

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has condemned the killing of two innocent citizens by police officers who used live ammunition to disperse the crowds gathered to support  the leader of the opposition UPND. Honorary Secretary Sokwani Chilembo said LAZ has not seen any justification for the use of live ammunition against […]

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Green Eagles defiant after CAF defeat

By Mulenga Chapoloko Green Eagles coach Aggrey Chiyangi has refused to throw in the towel despite his side losing 2-0 at home to Coton Sport of Cameroon in the CAF Confederation Cup match played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka on Wednesday. Coton Sport thumped Eagles 2-0 in the first leg tie of the first round. […]

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Nkana held in Champions League

By Mulenga Chapoloko Nkana coach Kelvin Kaindu has admitted that his side was in a tricky position to advance to the group stage of the CAF Champions League after Wednesday’s 1-1 home draw against Petro Atletico of Angola. Kalampa conceded a late goal as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Petro in […]

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Youths have potential to create solution for poverty

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chililabombwe Youths Multipurpose Cooperative (CMC) says young people have the potential to create a permanent solution for poverty eradication. CMC-Chief Executive Office Samson Chisambo said the solution is for youths to partner and venture into cooperatives and serve themselves from hopeless situation for economic development. Mr Chisambo said youths are empowered with […]

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Two shoot dead including a state prosecutor

Two persons have been shot dead in Lusaka during commotion that ensued when a crowd of cadres escorted opposition UPND- leader Hakainde Hichileme to the police service headquarters, where he was summoned for an interview. And Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja said his officers have instituted investigations to establish the circumstances in which the […]

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People need leaders who can restore confidence

By ALICE NACHILEMBE National Democratic Congress  (NDC) Nchanga Constituency aspiring candidate Arthur Msukwa says the country needs leaders who can win back confidence of the people. Mr Msukwa said there is need to bring integrity and respect to everyone regardless of status in society. He said restoration can happen if leaders who have an understanding […]

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