By CHINOYI CHIPULU Police in Chikankata have arrested a 26-year-old man of Chimuka Village for allegedly defiling a five-year-old girl. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Jalivwa Mpongo dragged the victim to a nearby field after noticing that she was home alone and threatened kill if she shouts. Ms Katongo said the girl who could not […]
CHINOYI CHIPULU A-38-year-old woman of Serenje has allegedly been killed by her husband using a motor vehicle CV joint after a marital dispute. Benjamin Chungu,37, killed his wife and later handed himself to the police after his suicide attempt failed. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said that the suspect returned home after being away for five […]
The Zambian football landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Over the years, the country’s domestic traditional football powerhouses have seen their fortunes on and off the pitch take a nosedive. Nkana, Power Dynamos, Mufurila Wanderers, Mufurila Black Pool, Nchanga Rangers, were traditionally the big boys of the Zambian game. From the 60s until the mid-90s, […]
Former Zambian High Commissioner to Malawi John Phiri has officially declared interest to stand as Lundazi Central Member of Parliament under the Patriotic Front ticket in this year’s general elections. The PF Lundazi district and constituency committees have welcomed the candidature of Dr Phiri. Dr Phiri has served before as a nominated Member of Parliament […]
The Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia -PSZ- has welcomed the revocation of the pharmaceutical license issued to Honeybee Pharmacy based on reasons that the firm contravened the terms and conditions of the license. PSZ President, Kennedy Saini said in a statement that the revocation is in line with the law and that the action by the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita has called on the business community in Germany not to be discouraged by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic but instead invest in Zambia. Mr Mukwita said as a member of one of the largest regional economic blocs, the 21 member Common Market for East and […]
By Emmanuel Mukuka Napsa Stars are celebrating after beating Kenyan side Gor Mahia 1-0 in the first leg match of the CAF Confederation Cup pre-group stage played in Nairobi on Sunday. Midfielder Daniel Adoko scored the vital away goal at Nyayo Stadium late in the game. Adoko’s goal came in the 86th minute when the […]
By Emmanuel Mukuka Nkana have made a giant step toward qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after beating Moroccan side TAS de Casablanca 2-0 in the first leg match played in Kitwe on Sunday. A goal each from Fred Tshimenga and Obed Masumbuko propelled Nkana to victory at Nkana Stadium. Kalampa took a […]
By JOHN SAKALA Turkey’s ZKR, a healthcare communication solutions provider, plans to establish a regional office for Southern Africa in Zambia. ZKR Intelligent Healthcare Communications Systems is a manufacturer of versatile and comfort nurse call systems that ensure efficiency in the health delivery system by facilitating constant communication between patients, nurses and specialist doctors. ZKR […]
By Emmanuel Mukuka Ex-Chipolopolo defender Hichani Himonde says Zambia’s 2012 Africa Cup victory will forever remain memorable for the country. Yesterday Zambia marked the ninth anniversary of Chipolopolo’s victory recorded in Gabon after edging favourites Ivory Coast on post-match penalties in the final played in Libreville. Commenting on the ninth anniversary, Himonde, who is now […]
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