AN attempt to cash in on the Chipolopolo fever ahead of next year’s AfCON has landed a Lusaka businessman in trouble after being found selling counterfeit Chipolopolo replicas. After eight fruitless years, Zambia will be returning to the AfCON next thanks to the magic worked by Israeli coach Avram Grant in helping the team earn […]
VICE president Mutale Nalumango says the United Party for National Development (UPND) is not behind the confusion that is currently happening in the Patriotic Front (PF). Ms Nalumango said the ruling party does not have political wrangles saying the PF must put their house in order. The Vice President’s response angered most PF MPs forcing
THE National Arts Council of Zambia has announced its collaboration with media personality, Mutale Mwanza, to introduce an innovative contest for content creators and influencers, dedicated to the 2023 Ngoma Awards. Ms Mwanza, with her profoundly influential social media presence and the distinction of being the most followed female on social media in Zambia, envisions
The Zambia 15s Rugby Team is out of the Victoria Cup following a second defeat. Zambia posted its second consecutive defeat at the 2023 Victoria Cup in Uganda. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/03/rugby-zambia-out-of-victoria-cup/
By Venus N Msyani While in opposition President Hakainde Hichilema promised to repeal and get rid of all laws undermining human rights in Zambia. He hasn’t repealed all yet and he is showing no sign he is ready to do that. The international community can help to force him do. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/03/the-international-community-should-help-to-force-hichilema-repeal-the-remaining-oppressive-laws/
The Zambian government has introduced the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility credit window, marking the beginning of the registration process at district agriculture coordinators’ offices. This initiative, designed to support and promote sustainable agriculture practices, aims to provide accessible loans to farmers. Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo, revealed that these loans will be made available through banks
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The Civil Society Health Partnership has issued a call for increased financial support to both public and private media outlets in order to bolster public awareness and sensitization efforts regarding critical health issues, including Anthrax, Cholera, and COVID-19. The organization’s Executive Director, Humphrey Monde, stressed the importance of disseminating information about these pandemics to the
President Hakainde Hichilema expressed hope that various political stakeholders in the Kingdom of Lesotho will come to a consensus and implement the necessary reforms that the Basotho people eagerly await. President Hichilema’s remarks came during his visit to Lesotho, where he engaged with key political figures and stakeholders to discuss the reform process. As the
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The Zambia Police has been dispatched to provide security at the Patriotic Front (PF) Secretariat as tensions rise and concerns mount over potential clashes between rival factions following the announcement of former President Edgar Lungu’s return to active politics. Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwimbu revealed the move, emphasizing that the internal divisions within the PF
