By JOHN SAKALA A team from the Ministry of Finance of Zambia, led by the Minister of Finance Bwalya Ng’andu and an IMF delegation, led by David Robinson, continued discussions during April-May in a second virtual mission on a potential IMF programme in view of progressing Extended Credit Facility (ECF) discussions. Secretary to the Treasury […]
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has provisionally suspended Nkana Queens Football Club from the league following violent incidences over the weekend during the team’s match against Zambia Institute for Social Development. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala says FAZ has taken the drastic step to keep players and officials in check. Kashala said the footage […]
By CHARLES TEMBO Police in Lusaka have arrested Mubita Christopher Nawa for Defamation of the President. This is contrary to Section 69 of the Penal Code chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia. Mr. Nawa 45 of Lusaka West was arrested today for the offence of defamation of the President. Deputy Police Public Relations officer […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Parliament is scheduled to be dissolved this week by President Edgar Lungu in preparation for the fourth coming general election. In this vain, Ndola central constituency Member of Parliament Emmanuel Mulenga has taken time to thank electorates in his constituency for the role they have played during his time in office. Speaking […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriotic Front (PF) Kasala ward aspiring candidate Martin Simwaba says there is need to build unity among the ward officials so that development is attained at all levels. Speaking when he distributed 24 party regalia to the 24 executive committee members in the ward on Sunday, Mr Simwaba said that without unity, […]
By Mercy Chewe Konkola Blades have become the inaugural champions of the FAZ Copperbelt Provincial Cup after beating Ndola United in the final played at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe on Saturday. National Division One side Konkola needed post-match penalties to overcome Copperbelt Provincial side Ndola 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Experienced striker Ryan […]
Dear Editor I write to appeal to all Zambians as we head towards the August general elections to uphold the highest level of civic engagement even as we disagree on the political front. I have observed with dismay how politicians have been in the forefront to divide us Zambian voters to their own benefit and […]
By Mercy Chewe Nkana coach Beston Chambeshi says the 2-0 win over Kitwe rivals Power Dynamos in the derby is crucial as his team fight to survive relegation in the FAZ Super Division. Former Power striker Alex Ng’onga and midfielder Diamond Chikwekwe at Arthur Davies Stadium on Sunday as relegation threatened Nkana ended a ten-match […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola District Returning Officer Kabombo Mutekela has implored aspiring candidates in the August 12 elections to help in keeping peace. Mr Mutekela said candidates should avoid tension among themselves during the period of campaigns and the actual day of elections. Speaking during briefing of aspiring candidates involved in the 2021 polls, held […]
By Mercy Chewe Kitwe’s Wusakile Member of Parliament Pavyuma Kalobo has donated assorted football equipment to FAZ National Women’s League side Nkana Queens. Kalobo has handed over jerseys, football nets, boots and balls to Nkana Queens during a ceremony at Nkana Stadium in Wusakile. In his remarks, Kalobo reminded players to be disciplined and further […]
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