The Drug Enforcement Commission through the Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) conducted an operation at the Football Association of Zambia as part of ongoing investigations involving Mr Adrian Kashala. Mr Kashala is being investigated for obtaining pecuniary advantage and money laundering. DEC Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo said that as part of investigations, the Commission […]
State authorities in the north-western US state of Washington have hit back after President Donald Trump threatened to “take back” a police-free district controlled by protesters in Seattle. Governor Jay Inslee said Mr Trump should stay out of the state’s business, and Seattle’s mayor said any invasion of the city would be illegal. Police abandoned […]
Sevilla’s Argentine winger Lucas Ocampos produced a classy display to lead his side to a 2-0 home win over city rivals Real Betis on Thursday in the first La Liga game since the season was halted three months ago by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sevilla dominated the derby in an empty and eerily quiet Sanchez Pizjuan […]
Fifa will allow leagues to open their transfer windows before the current, delayed season has been completed as football recovers from the impact of the lengthy coronavirus shutdown, the game’s world governing body announced on Thursday. Fifa has passed a series of temporary amendments to help deal with the havoc to the football calendar caused […]
By JOHN SAKALA Kalulushi Mayor Rashida Mulenga has donated 35 sewing machines, 17 carpentry tools, 10 building tools and six computers to 25 youth and women clubs in the district. Speaking during the donation, Ms Mulenga said the empowerment program was aimed at promoting and supporting skills development among the people. She said the donation […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Solwezi Municipal Council in collaboration with Ministry of Health has disinfected 51 ne (51) schools out of 117 schools in the district. SMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Esther Chirwa said the continued disinfection of schools is one among other measures of preventing spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses among pupils following […]
By JOHN SAKALA Finance Minister Dr Bwalya Ng’andu has directed officials at the Ministry of Finance to deeply reflect on the forthcoming assignment and prepare a well-structured engagement strategy. This was after he announced that the International Monetary Fund will conduct a virtual consultative and information exchange mission for Zambia from June 22, to July […]
Government refuted and described as fictitious and malicious stories that its spent U$ 700,000 to purchase one thousand bicycles for the Zambia Police Service. Pictures showing a female police officer on one of the new trendy bicycles has been doing rounds on social media with some bloggers speculating that government spent US$ 700 on each […]
Sevilla FC – Real BetisAfter winning in the reverse fixture this season (2-1), Sevilla are looking to complete the league double against Real Betis for the first time since 2016/17. At home, Sevilla have won five of their last six LaLiga games against Real Betis (L1), with this defeat coming in January 2018, 3-5. Sevilla […]
By Staff Writer Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja says the ruling PF has made the operation of the police easy. In a media statement, Mr Kanganja said in the past, the Zambia Police Service had been operating under very difficult conditions, in respect of housing, office accommodation, transport and uniforms, just to mention a […]
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