By Mercy Chewe Minister of Sports Emmanuel Mulenga is lamenting Zambia’s failure to qualify for the Cameroon 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. This is the third straight time Chipolopolo is missing out on AFCON qualification. With one formality game remaining, coach Micho’s side is bottom of Group H with just four points after losing three […]
By Mercy Mulenga Nchanga Rugby Club has kicked off the 2021 National Rugby League with a 13-5 win over Mufulira Hunters. The Rampant Lions of Nchanga showed improvement in this Week One match by beating a Mufulira team boosting many stars. It was a time of redemption for Nchanga, who lost to Diggers, last week […]
By Mercy Chewe Napsa Stars have moved out of the relegation zone after beating Buildcon 2-1 in a delayed FAZ Super Division match played in Lusaka on Friday afternoon. The win has pushed Napsa two places up to number 13 on the table with 24 points from 19 matches played. Ten-man Napsa showed character by […]
Mkushi North parliamentary aspirant Lawrence Mwelwa says money in politics and elections has kept away those trying to support sustainable democratic development across the world. Dr Mwelwa said that there were many wise poor people who with their wisdom can deliver their cities from poverty, but poverty has kept them outside Parliament. He said politics […]
BY Ireen Mulenga The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) has welcomed the move by Government of commissioning Munali Flyover Bridge by President Edgar Lungu. ZRST Chairperson Daniel Mwamba said that such an infrastructure development programme is key to improving road safety in the country. Mr Mwamba said that the re-designing of the major road network […]
UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta says the party is aware of the plans by the PF to arrest President Hakainde Hichilema over useless charges in a bid to stop him from running for Presidency. Mr Mwaliteta said that PF should realize that President HH commands more than half of the country’s population and his […]
By IREEN MULENGA National Democratic Congress Party (NDC) interim President Joseph Akafumba has blamed the Electoral Commission of Zambia for introducing Grade 12 certificate clause. Speaking in an interview, Mr Akafumba said the voter has no qualification and insisting on Grade 12 certificate for candidate is illogic. He said given the chance, he can remove […]
…as health minister assures safe, efficacious and quality vaccines Cabinet has finally approved the the COVID-19 vaccine program for Zambia targeting the high risk persons above the age of 18. Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda announced in Lusaka yesterday. Dr Chanda stated that the vaccination program with the approved vaccines will be implemented in a […]
Ministry of General Education Permanent Secretary Technical Services, Jobbicks Kalumba says private schools play a key role in the provision of quality education. Dr Kalumba said a significant percentage of learners enrolled at early Childhood education, primary and secondary levels are in private schools. He said this in a speech read on his behalf by […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Catholic Media Services through Loyola Television and Lumen Television have signed a partnership agreement with Zamtel in a bid to drive the digital solution agenda amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Loyola Television Executive Director Patrick Mulemi said the common principle of the church is to communicate and thus television plays a critical […]
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