Daily Archives: March 17, 2017

Zambia name squad for Korea tourney

The Zambia under-20 men’s national football team will regroup on Sunday ahead of the Four Nation Invitational Tour in South Korea that kicks off on 23 March. Coach Beston Chambeshi has summoned 21 players for the Korea outing that will be a prelude to the Fifa 2017 U20 World Cup. The four participating teams are hosts Korea, Mexico, Saudi Arabia ...

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Kaizer Zulu assault case still active – Police

Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has dismissed reports on social media that Police have closed the case of assault against President Edgar Lungu’s political affairs advisor Kaizer Zulu reported by a female Police officer. In a statement, Ms Katongo has also dismissed assertions that Mr Zulu is being shielded in any way by the Police. Ms Katongo says immediately after filing ...

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Lack of patriotism by Zambians worries President Lungu

President Edgar Lungu has bemoaned the lack of patriotism by Zambians. In his wide ranging state of the nation address to the National Assembly this morning, President Lungu noted that the sense of patriotism among Zambians today is varying with some having a high sense of patriotism with others lacking patriotism, as evidence by some people’s preference for foreign goods ...

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Chief Mukobela encourages farmers to diversify

Chief Mukobela of the Ila speaking people in Namwala district has called on fellow traditional leaders to help sensitize farmers in their chiefdoms to diversify their farming activities. Chief Mukobela says there is need to encourage farmers to consider growing draught resistant crops so that they are not affected in times of drought. He says diversification will earn farmers more ...

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LAZ summons Makebi Zulu

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has summoned Lawyer Makebi Zulu to answer charges of alleged professional misconduct. Mr. Zulu who is also Eastern Province Minister has confirmed being in receipt of the summon asking him to appear before the LAZ’s Legal Practitioners’ Committee next week. He has told QTV News that the allegations are that he flouted rule 17, ...

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MPs implored to conduct themselves in a suitable manner

Zambia Direct Democracy Movement (ZDDM) Vice President Charles Kafumbo has implored Members of Parliament to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner. Mr Kafumbo says the conduct of some Members of Parliament in the house leaves much to be desired. He says Members of Parliament have failed to debate real issues concentrating instead on attacking each other. Mr Kafumbo says Members ...

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Govt urged to clear IMF suspicion

Government has been challenged to clear the suspicion surrounding its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) relating to the economic recovery programme. Former Defence George Mpombo says the Zambian people are not clear on the discussions government is having with the IMF. Dr. Mpombo says government should tell the Zambian people to what extent the IMF will be engaged. ...

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Lungu urged to ‘tame’ Kaizer Zulu

The Non Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged President Edgar Lungu to condemn the criminal behavior of his political advisor Kaizer Zulu. NGOCC Board Chairperson Sara Longwe recalls that it is only last week when the President spoke out against Gender Based Violence (GBV) during the International Women’s Day march-past and therefore the behavior of Mr Zulu who is ...

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Ahmad elected African football chief

Madagascan Ahmad Ahmad was elected president of the Confederation of African Football Thursday, ousting veteran leader Issa Hayatou after 29 years in office to usher in a “new dawn” for the sport on the continent. Ahmad, head of Madagascar’s football federation, won the election in the Ethiopian capital by 34 votes to Hayatou’s 20, official results showed. Delegates cheered and ...

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