By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has congratulated the farmers countrywide for attaining a national yield of 3,620,244 metric tons of maize. ZNFU is also pleased with 411,115 metric tons of soya beans produced this season. ZNFU President Jervis Zimba said this is an indication that farmers have now embraced soya beans […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nsansa Ward Councillor Benson Bwalya has expressed gratitude toward the residents of his ward during his tenure in office. Mr Bwalya said that it was a privilege to have worked for and served the residents of Nsansa and commended them for the corporation he was accorded. “The residents of Nsansa ward had […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka have detained a 27-year-old woman for suspected murder after her 8-month- old baby died in unknown circumstances. Police Deputy Public Relations Office Danny Mwale said preliminary investigations revealed that the couple did not have any dispute but slept in different rooms. Mr Mwale said the mother to the child […]
By IREEN MULENGA Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) President Jackson Silavwe says that Chiefs active participation in politics have divided Subjects and Chiefdoms in the country. Mr Silavwe said he is dismayed with the way traditional and religious leaders have been drawn in active politics, opening up themselves to all sorts of ridicule and insults. […]
By Staff Writer The UEFA Euro 2020 is now just 30 days away and fans around the world are gearing up for what promises to be a unique and thrilling tournament. The European Championship will take place between 11 June and 11 July in 11 different cities. There will be 51 games, with the group […]
By Mercy Chewe Star striker Alex “Bazo” Ng’onga has propelled Nkana to a famous 1-0 win over Zesco United in the midweek FAZ Super Division match played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Ng’onga scored a 20th minute header as Kalampa recorded a second straight win in their quest to survive relegation. This was the […]
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By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mpika Central Member of Parliament Sylvia Chalikosa has refuted claims that she is in talks with the opposition United Party for National Development for adoption. Ms Chalikosa said that she is a bona fide member of the ruling Patriotic Front, a pure and true green who respects the decisions of the party, […]
By IREEN MULENGA Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Shimukunami of the Lamba Speaking people has publicly endorsed Patriotic Front (PF) Lufwanyama aspiring Lawmaker Don Mungulube as her preferred candidate to contest for the seat. Chiftainess Shimukunami said that her fellow chiefs in Lufwanyama sat and chose Mr Mungulube as the candidate to contest for the Lufwanyama […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Continental Leadership Research Institute says violence has a serious potential to negatively affect voter turnout and cause voter apathy during voting. Institute Executive Director Paul a Hakoola has expressed concern over the violence and thuggish behavior being exhibited by political party carders in the country ahead of the August 12 polls […]
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