Zambia Daily Mail

MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka Merck Foundation has provided more than 2,600 scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties. Many of the alumni have become the first specialists in their countries, helping to transform the patient care landscape across Africa, Asia, and beyond. This was shared when the Merck Foundation Chairman, Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Chief Executive Officer Rasha Kelej, together with First Ladies from 12 countries inaugura

JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) has donated 1,200 units of 20-litre cooking oil seized from smugglers to various hospitals and charitable institutions in Lusaka. The cooking oil, which was declared fit for human consumption by the Lusaka City Council public health unit, was distributed to 12 institutions yesterday. The donation was presented by ZRA acting director executive support Laban Simbeye, who represented Commissioner General Dingani Banda. “This gesture sends a very s

Late former President championed rights of workers MARY LEMBA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has described Zambia’s second head of State Frederick Chiluba as a fearless champion of workers’ rights and multi-party democracy whose legacy continues to inspire the country’s democratic journey. In a speech read for him by Vice-President Mutale Nalumango during the 15th memorial service at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross yesterday, President Hichilema said Dr Chiluba dedicated his life

Recruit 3 players from Atletico Lusaka, one from Kabwe Warriors NDINAWE SIMPELWE Ndola SUPER League side Nkana wasted little time in the transfer market after being removed from the list of clubs under a FIFA transfer ban, unveiling four new signings from Atletico Lusaka and Kabwe Warriors. Nkana confirmed arrivals of defender Simon Chipanama and midfielders Francis “Bubu” Mutalange and Abel Kanyamuna from National League side Atletico, while striker Jackson Kampamba joins from War

MICHAEL MIYOBA Lusaka ACCESS Bank are the platinum sponsors of the inaugural Pensioners Marathon after pouring K450,000 into the competition set for July 20 in Lusaka. Speaking during the unveiling of the sponsorship in Lusaka yesterday, Access Bank managing director Iheanyi Nwogu said they decided to sponsor the marathon because the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) plays a critical role in Zambia’s social and economic framework. “As the country’s mandatory social security institution,

NDINAWE SIMPELWE Ndola SOUTH Africa’s Pieter Moolman yesterday fired a nine-under-par 63 to take the first round lead at the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Challenge while most Zambian players recorded average results. Moolman established a twoshot advantage over compatriots Oliver Goldhill, Jaco Prinsloo and Estiaan Conradie who all tied on seven-under-par 65 at Nchanga Golf Club in Chingola. Moolman was in an impressive form as he carded seven birdies and one eagle, f inishing the day bogey

MICHAEL MIYOBA Lusaka ZAMBIAN players endured a difficult second day at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 Lusaka tournament, with only two players recording victories from 12 matches as the battle for valuable ITF Junior World Ranking points intensified at Lusaka Tennis Club. The local contingent came up against strong opposition from South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Hong Kong and other tennisplaying nations, with several Zambian players facing seeded opponents in crucial round-robin encounte

THE warning sounded by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) could not be more timely or urgent. ACC Director General Daphne Chabu’s assurance that the law will be enforced with “total, blind impartiality” is reassuring. The credibility of our democracy depends on the integrity of our elections. Electoral corruption, however, goes beyond the traditional image of vote buying through cash, food, or gifts. In Zambia, it has morphed into a much simple and aggressive form. Corruption is now taking a m

CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka STATE House has challenged some opposition political party leaders to explain what they would do differently to improve the lives of Zambians, and not imaginative theories. Chief communications specialist Clayson Hamasaka says Zambians deserve a serious national conversation on policy alternatives to counter President Hakainde Hichilema’s clear and measurable targets. In a statement yesterday, Mr Hamasaka said the opposition’s policy positions often shift, while their core

SADC, COMESA trade boosts Zambia’s export performance NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka ZAMBIA has maintained its position as a net exporter within the regional trade blocs of SADC and COMESA, recording trade surpluses of K2.9 billion in the dual SADC-COMESA market and K0.03 billion in COMESA exclusive markets in April 2026, according to Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS). The country, however, posted an overall merchandise trade surplus of K3.5 billion. This underscores Zambia’s continued competitivene

MARGARET CHISANGA, Lusaka THE Girl Guides Association of Zambia are participating at the 39th The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) World Conference in Cambodia. The conference is being held in Angkor Wat, in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap, one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia. It is being held under the theme “We see. We care. We act.” Zambia is represented by Chief Commissioner Mary-Jane Kwenu. Speaking to the Young Mail in a confe

MATHEWS KABAMBA, PHILIP CHISALU Kitwe ZAMBIA Army has cautioned the public against the misuse of social media and artificial intelligence (AI) tools because the circulation of misleading content is a danger to national peace and stability. The defence wing has observed a proliferation of AI-generated videos and other digital content on social media platforms that are aimed at ridiculing and undermining state institutions and constitutionally appointed office-bearers. Zambia Army spokesperson S

CHAMBO NG’UNI Kapiri Mposhi PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged students and young people in Zambia to support him and all UPND candidates in the August 13 general election. The head of State said continued progress in education and youth welfare depends on young people’s vote. Speaking when he addressed scores of students at Mulungushi University in Kapiri Mposhi yesterday, President Hichilema said his administration has delivered key benefits for students, including free education, meal all

MATHEWS MALAZIKA, MARY LEMBA Lusaka DUE to progressive development policies championed by the UPND Alliance, five opposition political parties have joined the coalition, bringing the total membership of the grouping to 15. The new UPND Alliance partners are the Miles Sampaled Patriotic Front faction, United Progressive Party led by Saviour Chishimba, Peter Chanda’s New Congress Party, UNIP led by Henry Miyoba, and Charles Chanda’s United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia. President Hakainde Hichi

Kingdom will still be in period of mourning late Paramount Chief Mpezeni MAYENGO NYIRENDA Chipata THE Ncwala traditional ceremony of the Ngoni will not take place next year because the kingdom will still be in the period of mourning late Paramount Chief Mpezeni.And the Ngoni Royal Establishment is content that all traditions and customs were observed during the burial of Chief Mpezeni IV at Ephendukeni palace on Tuesday. Addressing journalists at Ephendukeni palace yesterday, Chief Madzimawe s

-President meets all requirements, Kabesha tells ConCourt GRACE CHAILE Lusaka THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha and Registrar of Societies have told the Constitutional Court that President Hakainde Hichilema is eligible to contest the August 13 general election on the UPND ticket because he meets all constitutional requirements for the office. They have contended that Mr Hichilema was validly nominated by the governing political party. The respondents have

GRACE CHAILE Lusaka CHIEF Justice Mumba Malila says the Judiciary will establish a specialised lands and environment court with the aim of expediting the resolution of land and environmental disputes in the country. Justice Malila acknowledged the growing number of land-related cases before the courts, noting that many of them take long to be concluded. Speaking during the opening of an induction workshop for newly appointed and promoted judges in Lusaka, the Chief Justice said the proposed cour

TRAPPED in our daily routines, it is easy to overlook the quiet signals our bodies send. Rushing from one commitment to another – work deadlines, family responsibilities, social obligations – we forget that health is the foundation on which all these activities depend. Yet, as medical experts Veronica Nayame and Medson Chisulo advise, this habit is costing lives. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent killer that creeps into households across Zambia without warning. It does not announ

ESTHER NG’ANDU Kitwe MOPANI Copper Mines chief executive officer Charles Sakanya has hailed the positive impact the Zambia Open Golf Championship has made on youths in Kitwe. Speaking through MCM representative Rajiv Bayal at the Zambia Open Golf Championship chairman’s cocktail on Monday, Sakanya said the mining firm gets satisfaction in sponsoring sports when it sees young people from communities excelling. “What gives Mopani the greatest satisfaction is not only the investment in sport, but a

Kundananji, Chilufya goals crush Zimbabwe, Kenya finish third NDINAWE SIMPELWE Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Ndola ZIMBABWE 0 –  ZAMBIA 3 STAND-IN captain Rachael Kundananji last night shook the net once while striker Prisca Chilufya netted a brace as Zambia crushed rivals Zimbabwe to win the Four Nations Tournament and get a boost ahead of next month’s Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON). With goals eluding the Copper Queens in Saturday’s 4-1 win on post-match penalties over Kenya, the players