By Clozzen Bikale Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Makozo Chikote has urged civil servants to put public resources to good use as the UPND Government has moved away from handouts. Mr Chikote advised the Provincial Administration staff to coordinate with Government programmes and not to hide any information about Government developmental programmes. He was speaking when he […]
By Mercy Chewe Famous Zambian top football referee Janny Sikazwe has been heavily criticized for making some questionable decisions in the Africa Cup match involving Mali and Tunisia. In Mali’s 1-0 win over Tunisia, Sikazwe twice blew his whistle for full-time before the 90th minute in a group stage match. Experienced Sikazwe initially blew his […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-33-year-old man of Chingola’s Gibson Chifwebwe ward has died after drowning at a flooded Lulamba-Twatasha bridge. It is believed that on Saturday, January, 8, 2022 John Chilawo in the company of friend while drunk tried to cross the flooded Lulamba-Twatasha Bridge. The dual later fell into the stream where Chilawo drowned and […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Governance, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services-GEARS-Initiative Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi has applauded Chief Justice Mumba Malila for launching the establishment of the fast-track economic courts that will focus on addressing economic crimes in Zambia. Mr Chipenzi said fast-track economic courts will be key in addressing corruption, economic crimes and abuses that have […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Chingola and Chililabombwe Chamber of Commerce have called on government for a win win situation when it comes to doing business with Government and the mining industry. Speaking on behalf of the two Chambers, Chingola Chamber of Commerce President Freddie Musonda said that they are coming from a situation where speaking […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Mazabuka Subordinate Court has sentenced two notorious ivory traders to seven years imprisonment each with hard labour after they were convicted of unlawful possession of 107 kilograms of ivory. Facts of the matter are that Joseph Mulyata, 41, and Mark Mukanya 49, were arrested on May 6, 2019 by officers from […]
Zambia has received over K616, 000 from the UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport to carry out an anti-doping project in the country. This follows the country’s success in developing a project proposal which was approved by the UNESCO Fund. Under the project, capacity will be built in 27 National Sports Federations in […]
Algeria began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title with a goalless draw against a stubborn and spirited Sierra Leone side in Group E. The Leone Stars had the better first-half openings, with Alhaji Kamara sending two chances narrowly wide. After the break Algeria forward Yacine Brahimi shot straight at keeper Mohamed Nbalie […]
Guinea-Bissau missed a late penalty as they were held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup of Nations. Midfielder Pele saw his 82nd-minute spot-kick kept out by Sudan goalkeeper Ali Abou Achrine, with Piqueti striking the bar on the rebound. Abou Achrine had been adjudged to have fouled Steve Ambri inside […]
Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Nigeria comfortably beat seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener. The Leicester City striker opened the scoring in the 30th minute, burying a stunning half-volley on the turn. Nigeria dominated throughout, with Egypt keeper Mohamed El Shenawy tipping a Taiwo Awoniyi header on to […]
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