Category: Sports
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Kamanga attributes fraud allegations to FAZ politics
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga has attributed the money laundering charges leveled against him by the Drug Enforcement Commission to FAZ politics. Speaking when he featured on Prime TV’s The Big Hour programme last night Kamanga said some individuals are merely using misinformation as means of campaign ahead of the forth coming…
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Mazembe president praises Kalaba’s recovery calling it a miracle
TP Mazembe President Moise Katumbi has expressed relief and gratitude following Rainford Kalaba’s remarkable recovery from a car accident about two weeks ago. Kalaba, a former Zambia national team captain, was hospitalised after the accident near Lusaka, which tragically claimed one life on April 13. “This is a miracle from God,” declared Katumbi during a…
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DEC eyes FAZ’s Kamangas for money laundering
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested four individuals, including the President and General Secretary of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), on money laundering charges. Those arrested are; Andrew Kamanga (57), FAZ President, Rueben Kamanga (52), FAZ General Secretary, Madalitso Kamanga (53) and Jairous Siame (44). DEC accused them of obtaining K341,902 from the…
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Government committed to pay owed athletes, urges for patience
IN the wake of budgetary constraints exacerbated by the current drought situation, the minister of Youth, Sports, and Arts has called upon athletes to exercise patience as the government grapples with competing priorities, particularly the urgent need to address food shortages. Addressing the media, yesterday minister Elvis Nkandu emphasised the government’s commitment to compensating athletes…
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Mweemba signs deal with BIIK Kazygurt
COPPER Queens defender Lushomo Mweemba has signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with 16-time Kazakhstani Champions BIIK Kazygurt. Mweemba heads to the Shymkent-based club where she will team up with countrymates defender Martha Tembo and midfielder Ireen Lungu. She leaves Green Buffaloes and is expected to be roped in the BIIK squad that is preparing for the…
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Kalaba able to talk – UTH
A SPARK of hope over the condition of Zambian football legend, Rainford Kalaba’s health condition has increased to a full flame as the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) reveals that he is able to talk. Kalaba, the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) champion has been battling grave injuries after a road accident last Saturday which…
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Continue praying for Kalaba – UTH
THE university teaching hospital (UTH) has called on the nation to continue praying for the former chipolopolo midfielder, Rainford kalaba as they reveal that the player’s condition is improving. Kalaba who was involved in a road traffic accident 3 days ago which lead to the death of one of the driver, is currently admitted at…
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GOVERNMENT is placing a big bet on sports as a tool for social and economic development.
GOVERNMENT is placing a big bet on sports as a tool for social and economic development. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Arts, led by minister Elvis Nkandu announced plans to utilise sports as a platform to speak out for the realisation of human rights, campaign for social economic progress and raise funds to alleviate…
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Awards honour legendary commentator Dennis Liwewe
Awards honour legendary commentator Dennis Liwewe Legendary Commentator Dennis Liwewe, known as the iconic voice of Zambian football, he has been posthumously awarded the President’s Award at the 2023 National Sports Awards. Liwewe, who passed away a decade ago, was celebrated for his 41 years of dedicated sports commentary, earning him the moniker “voice of…
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Give Kalaba privacy – UTH
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has appealed to the public, particularly football fans, to respect Rainford Kalaba’s privacy during his hospitalization. Kalaba, 37, a former Zambia national team player and 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) winner, was admitted to UTH on Saturday after a car accident along the Great North Road. UTH public relations…