By Staff Writer CAF has lifted the provisional suspension meted out of Zambian top FIFA referee Janny Sikazwe after being accused of corruption in November last year. Sikazwe who has been flying the Zambian and African flags high has been handed a reprieve by the CAF Disciplinary Committee. “After having thoroughly checked the elements presented […]
Zimbabwean music legend, Oliver Mtukudzi, has died. The 66-year-old music superstar, whose career took him to the international stage, has been battling illness for the past month. Although there is yet to be an official statement, sources said Tuku died this afternoon at the Avenues Clinic in Harare. With 66 albums to his name, the […]
Police in Chipata have arrested three men in connection with theft of K108, 000 after breaking into a shop around down shops area. Outgoing Eastern Province Police Chief Alex Chilufya has confirmed the development to the media. Mr Chilufya has identified the suspects as Chris Mbewe, 38, Edward Phiri, 41 and Chris Banda, 29 while […]
The search for a missing aircraft that was carrying Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala has resumed. The Argentine striker, 28, was one of two people on board the plane which lost contact off Alderney in the Channel Islands on Monday night. Sala reportedly sent a WhatsApp voice message to family, saying he was “really scared”. […]
By Naomi Nyawali in South Africa Zambians living in South Africa will hold a memorial service for the late former Vice Republican President Lupando Mwape tomorrow Thursday January 24, 2019. Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Emmanuel Mwamba says the service will be held in honour of the former Vice Republican President for his contribution […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says the demand for Zambian honey in foreign markets such China and other countries is on the rise. Speaking in an interview in Lusaka, ZDA Director General Perry Mapani explains that a number of Chinese importers are looking for honey from Zambian suppliers. Mr Mapani says the […]
Zesco United has emerged as the trend-setter on the Zambian football scene in the last few years where they have become a permanent fixture in continental competitions. The seven time-league champions are proving to be the team to beat with 2019 being no exception. Zesco has already gotten warmed up with continental action where they […]
By JOHN SAKALA Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe has reiterated that after completion of the drafting process, the Goods and Services Tax [GST] Concept Paper will be circulated widely for public analysis and feedback before the final design of the proposed measure is presented to Parliament in form of legislation, for debate and consideration. Ms Mwanakatwe […]
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