By Mercy Chewe Struggling Nkana Queens have failed to travel to Lusaka for today’s match against Bauleni Academy due to logistical challenges. Team Manager Christopher Mwewa said it is not yet clear whether Nkana Queens will play Saturday’s away game against Red Arrows in Lusaka. The FAZ National Women’s Super League has resumed as the […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says that the public should ignore fake social media posts purporting that the Authority has written to Airtel Networks Zambia requesting the company to settle tax liabilities. Corparate and Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said that the circulating post aimed at discrediting the revenue performance of the Authority. […]
The Zambia Women’s National Team has climbed 10 places up in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, moving to 94 from 104. This is the Copper Queens highest ever position in the ranking thanks to the 4-4 draw with China in the Group F fixture at Miyagi stadium on 24 July. Zambia lost 10-3 to Netherlands […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka say they have arrested one suspect aged 29 and identity withheld in the matter where a police officer was seen being roughed up by criminals clad in political regalia in a video that went viral. Police spokesperson Esther Katongo adds that the suspect was arrested after a report of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has restricted attendance to President elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration set for Tuesday, August, 24, 2021. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga said that to only invited guests will be allowed as part of observing Covid-19 preventive protocols. Mr Malupenga advised citizens who will not be invited to […]
The United Nations Secretary General has again called for an immediate ceasefire in the Ethiopian region of Tigray, where government forces and rebel fighters have been locked in conflict since November. António Guterres described the humanitarian conditions in Tigray as “hellish” and said aid agencies needed unrestricted access. He condemned the use of sexual violence […]
Afghan authorities have confirmed that a young footballer fell to his death after trying to stow away on a US military plane leaving Kabul airport. Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan’s national youth team. Further details of when he died have not been disclosed. Since the Taliban’s recapture of Afghanistan, thousands of people have […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Catholic Bishops of Zambia have appointed Rev Fr Francis Mukosa of Ndola Diocese as the new Secretary General of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB). Acting Secretary General Fr Cornelius Chibamba said the appointment of Fr Mukosa came in after the demise of Fr Kennedy Seketa who replaced Fr Cleophas […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Bwana Mkubwa Constituency Independent Member of Parliament elect Warren Mwambazi has congratuted President elect Hakainde Hichilema and vice president elect Mutale Nalumango for their resounding victory in the just ended August 12 general elections. Mr Mwambazi dethroned former Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda from the Bwana Mkubwa seat last week. Mr Mwambazi […]
Algeria has decided to review its relations with Morocco, accusing its neighbour of hostile acts. It follows an investigation into the killing of man falsely accused of starting wildfires. “The repeated hostile acts committed by Morocco against Algeria require a review of our relations and the intensification of border controls,” the Algerian president’s office said […]
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