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…demand   that Paul Kabuswe, the Minister of Mines should give a time frame when the Vedanta, KCM transaction would be concluded after the lapse of the three moths deadline

By ROGERS KALERO

By NATION REPORTER

A CONSORTIUM of Civil Society Organisations championing the revamping of the mining sector, has petitioned the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Mr Paul Kabuswe, over the delay for Vedanta Resources to fully take over operations of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM).

…says had it not for the immunity President Hichilema was enjoying as head of State, his party would have called for his arrest and prosecution for propagating hate speech.

By NATION REPORTER  

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema should learn to heal and resist the temptation of making inflammatory tribal sentiments which divisive with the potential of sparking ethnic strife, Harry Kalaba has advised.

…Sports PS Kangwa says as Makembo give Chipolopolo heroes send off 

 By MICHAEL MIYOBA

THE Chipolopolo boys will pull off a surprise at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicking off on January 13 in Ivory Coast, says Ministry of Sports, Youth and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe. 

Kangwa said the Chipolopolo boys will not be under pressure as they are deemed to be the underdogs in Group F which include 2022 World Cup semifinalists, Morocco, Tanzania and Congo DR.

He said the underdog tag will work to Zambia’s advantage because pressure is on teams that are considered favourites. 

“Zambians are excited, they are expectant and I know the boys are also excited and expectant and I think they are going to pull off a surprise. Yes, they are going in as underdogs but that can be an advantage as well because the pressure is on the ones that are expected to be the top dogs so let them go in let them take their time, let them put up a good game and do their best and we as government, we will support them,” Kangwa said.

He said Government will reward the Chipolopolo boys based on how far they will go at the AFCON where they will face Congo DR in their first match on January 17.

“As government we are playing our part and we will continue to reward them with winning bonuses even as they ascend at the ladder. The higher they go, obviously the more the winning bonuses will be,” Kangwa said.

Meanwhile, the Chipolopolo boys were on Tuesday night handed a heroes’ send off by Zambia Sports Fans Association led by patron Peter Makembo and his band.

The Chipolopolo left for Saudi Arabia for their pre-AFCON international camp in Jeddah where they will play two international friendly matches as part of the buildup for the tournament that kicks off on January 13 in Ivory Coast.

Speaking in an interview after sending of the team, Makembo encouraged the Chipolopolo boys not to be intimidated by teams which are considered favourites to win the AFCON.

Makembo encouraged the Chipolopolo boys to put God first as they begin the journey to reclaim their status as the giants of Africa.

He reaffirmed the fans’ commitment to give the team the support needed to motivate them to deliver according to people’s expectations.

By NATION REPORTER

SOCIALIST Party Copperbelt spokesperson Reagan Kashinga has warned that failure to manage the mining sector properly on the Copperbelt will cost the UPND in 2026.

…with 16 lives having been lost yesterday with a cumulative cases of 3, 757

By MILLENNIUM REPORTER

CHOLERA has continued spreading and ravaging the country with the latest official death toll standing at 16 deaths as of yesterday out of 3, 757 cases since the outbreak of the waterborne disease.

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but still nasty post-holiday spike in flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses.

Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster—by temporarily breaching its protective shield.

By GIDEON NYENDWA

INDO Zambia Bank (IZB) has donated 26 medical steel beds to the Ministry of Health to support the fight against Cholera.

…as Stephen Kampyongo blames Secretary to Cabinet Kangwa for allowing the UPND to harass, humiliate civil servants for ethically and professionally doing their work

THE unceremonious dismissal of former Registrar of Societies Thandiwe Mhende-Phiri for releasing the authentic list of office bearers for the Patriotic Front (PF) showed the levels of anarchy and the complete breakdown of the rule of law, Lameck Mangani has said.

…impressed that many Zambians have ventured into maize cultivation this farming season to avoid food crisis

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the social and economic challenges Zambians are facing will not make his government falter from realising the country’s dream of becoming the food basket for the region, Africa as a whole and the global community.