MIZUUCHI Ryuta.
Japan stands by Zambia in its efforts to upgrade economy
Analysis: MIZUUCHI RYUTA
THIS year marks the 439th anniversary since the first African person visited Japan in 1581. (more…)
LUNGU
Lungu stands firm on development
YANDE SYAMPEYO, Kawambwa
“DO NOT be swayed by lies being peddled by those with a motive to divert Government’s attention and indeed my attention from national development,” President Edgar Lungu has advised citizens. (more…)
ELIJAH ‘Shenko’ Chileshe looking at the letter from NSCZ which lifted his suspension.
PICTURE: ANGELA NTENTABUNGA
NSCZ lifts Shenko’s ban, but FAZ stands ground
DIANA CHIPEPO, Lusaka
ELIJAH Chileshe may be celebrating the lifting of his suspension by the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ), but if the response from the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is anything to go by, then the fight is only starting. (more…)
FORMER Chilanga Member of Parliament Keith Mukata at Kabwe High Court yesterday after the Court of Appeals upheld his conviction for murdering his security guard, Namakau Kalilakwenda. PICTURE: CHAMBO NG’UNI
Mukata’s death sentence stands, rules Appeals Court
CHAMBO NG’UNI, Kabwe
THE Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and death sentence the Lusaka High Court slapped on former Chilanga lawmaker Keith Mukata for murdering his security guard. (more…)
KALUSHA
‘Kalu stands better chance’
DIANA CHIPEPO and ROBINSON KUNDA, Lusaka
FORMER Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) committee member Keegan Chipango has advised local governing body president Andrew Kamanga to concentrate on gaining ground on the local front before considering vying for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee member position. (more…)
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu interacting with Rainbow Party secretary general Wynter Kabimba (right) after the official opening of the national dialogue forum at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka yesterday. PICTURE: MACKSON WASAMUNU
Dialogue agenda stands
NANCY SIAME and PRISCILLA MWILA, Lusaka
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu does not expect new submissions to be made to the Constitution refinement by delegates to the ongoing national dialogue forum. (more…)
Zambia’s no-GMO position still stands
Dear editor,
THERE is public outcry over news that the ban on genetically modified organisms (GMO) food in Zambia has been lifted. (more…)
Zambia’s lending value stands at K43bn
ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka
ZAMBIA’S lending total value to the private sector and Government by the banking sector stands at K43 billion as at June this year.
Out of the K43 billion, K24 billion was given out to the private sector and individuals while K19 billion was given to Government through securities and bonds. (more…)