Restoring sight amidst myths in Ngabwe
MELODY MUPETA Kitwe IN SPITE of myths that undergoing a cataract surgery could permanently damage one’s eyes, Henry Mabo, 68, of Ngabwe, allowed eye specialists to operate on him. Mr…
Media’s role in combating zoonotic diseases
ABIGAIL CHIFUSA Lusaka THE battle against zoonotic diseases (transmitted between animals and humans) has taken centre stage in Zambia’s national health concerns. As the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental…
Mealie meal prices on downward trend
KELVIN MBEWE Lusaka MILLERS Association of Zambia (MAZ) president Andrew Chintala says mealie meal prices have started reducing since the association introduced the band sale, with prices now ranging between…
K46 million cash, flats, cars seized
CHISHALA MUSONDA Livingstone National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has facilitated the seizure of cash, an estate and vehicles with an estimated combined value of K46 million through consent judgments. The money…
Zesco to invest heavily in solar
CHOMBA MUSIKA, MELODY MUPETA Lusaka, Kitwe ZESCO will be mobilising US$10 million annually to invest in solar energy as part of Government’s resolve to ensure the country has alternative sources…
Netballers risk fine if they miss Botswana tourney
ELIZABETH CHATUVELA Lusaka NETBALL Zambia risks being fined £5,000 (about K144, 000) should the national team fail to travel to Botswana for the Africa Netball Championship. Association president Martha Sichone…
Investing in solar progressive
ZAMBIA has traditionally relied on hydro power generated from some of its water bodies like Lake Kariba, Kafue Gorge Lower, and waterfalls found in certain parts of the country. The…
Chingola-Kasumbalesa road works almost completed
GILCHRIST MUSOLO, MARY LEMBA Chingola, Ndola THE rehabilitation and expansion of the 34-kilometre Chingola-Kasumbalesa road is almost completed with only minor works remaining. The road, which is being done under…
Economic diplomacy will yield results – HH
DIANA CHIPEPO Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is optimistic that the economic diplomacy seed being planted currently will yield greater results in the near future. The President arrived in Berlin, Germany,…
Defence gives Grant headache
NDINAWE SIMPELWE Ndola COACH Avram Grant says the Chipolopolo need to improve despite overcoming Congo-Brazzaville 4-2 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Speaking on Friday night at a…