The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is mourning following the sad news of the passing of its former president, Mr. Tom Mtine. Mr. Mtine, a prominent figure in Zambian football, held the role of FAZ president on three occasions and presided over the National Football League until its dissolution. He was also honored with membership […]
Between October and December each year, a remarkable natural phenomenon takes place as thousands of African straw-coloured fruit bats descend into a tiny patch of evergreen swamp forest within Kasanka National Park. These bats, known for their impressive wingspans of up to a meter and adult weights of up to 350g, flock to the area
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By Isaac Mwanza Zambia’s Republican President Hakainde Hichilema, on assumption of office of President, made a public commitment to govern the nation in strict accordance with the principles of the rule of law. This commitment made President Hichilema garner both international and local recognition and praise. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/08/endorsing-lawlessness/
Former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo has claimed that a known business man with close links to President Hichilema with interest in shopping malls is finding Matero MP Miles Sampa to cause confusion in the PF. Mr Lusambo who did not disclose the full details of the businessman claimed that Mr. Sampa has been receiving
A fifteen year old Grade five pupil at Lusandwa Primary School in Lusangazi District of Eastern Province, who had temporarily quit school to be initiated into a Nyau Dancer, has returned to school. Nyau Dancers are a group of men who are responsible for initiating boys into adulthood and are best known for performing the
The first black African to run the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) after independence Tom Mtine has died in Ndola at the age of 97. His eldest son Hastings Mtine has told Radio Icengelo News that Mtine died on Tuesday morning at his home in Northrise, Ndola after an illness. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/07/tom-mtine-dies-at-97/
SIXTEEN Patriotic Front (PF) and Independent Members of Parliament (MPs) have taken a walk of shame after being suspended for 30 days for gross misconduct. The MPs have been suspended for participating in the disruption of parliament proceedings on Wednesday. She said the 16 Mps participated in the breach of parliamentary privileges and in contempt
FOOTBALL House has led in paying tribute to former football administrator and politician Tom Mtine following his demise at age 97. In a statement released by Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) communications manager Sydeny Mungala, president Andrew Kamanga said he was saddened by Mtine’s demise. Kamanga shared fond memories of how his association tapped in
In a move to enhance the gemstone mining sector in Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema held a meeting at State House with a delegation led by Mr. Sean Gilbertson, the CEO of Gemfields Group, and Kagem Mining. The discussions revolved around key aspects of gemstone mining, including the formalization of artisanal miners and strengthening partnerships to
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THREE men of Chalimbana have been arrested for allegedly raping a 19 year old woman of Silverest area in Chongwe District. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said three men identified as Blackson Lungu aged 25,Allan Jere aged 23 and Aswell Mwale aged 22 all of Silverest went to the victim’s house and started throwing stones on
