Zambia Daily Times

03/02/2025

FAZ Presidential candidate Godfrey Chikumbi has become first to file his nomination papers at Football House in Lusaka Monday morning.

03/02/2025

FAZ ELECTIONS SET FOR MARCH 29

The elective Football Association of Zambia's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on March 29, 2025 at Fairmount Hotel in Livingstone.

Meanwhile, soccer icon Kalusha Bwalya has pulled out of the presidential race, the move that has angered his supporters, who desperately wanted him to return to the Football House to replace incumbent president Andrew Kamanga.

Mr Kamanga is recontesting the hot seat.

03/02/2025

MOE ready for new curriculum

The Ministry of Education has assured the nation that the authority is ready to implement the new school curriculum scheduled to start on Monday, February 10th, 2025.

Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary for Education Services, Joel Kamoko, says that the orientation of teachers has been successful and the distribution of material is on schedule.

In a statement released to ZANIS, Mr Kamoko urged the nation to remain calm, stating that the government had the entire process under control.

He highlighted that the piloting of the new curriculum was done in accordance with established procedures, and the ministry was satisfied with the outcome.

Mr Kamoko also noted that the new curriculum had received praise from stakeholders, including the National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ), who commended the process during the ministry's media engagement on January 9th, 2025.

Meanwhile, Zambia Education Publishing House Managing Director, Agnes Wilkins, assured that her organization is working tirelessly to ensure that all required materials for the new curriculum are distributed on time.

The ministry has allocated K150 million in the 2025 budget to implement the new national curriculum, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the education sector.

And the new curriculum is scheduled to begin with early childhood, Grade 1, and Form 1 students.

Credit: ZANIS

03/02/2025

President Donald Trump said the agency was run by 'radical lunatics', while Elon Musk called it 'a criminal organisation' and 'evil'.

Credit: FOX Business

03/02/2025

PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA LEAVES FOR JAPAN FOR A WORKING VISIT

03/02/2025

Let's talk business now😉😉😉

03/02/2025

Uisungile weka moyo wako - LILY T song playing following US government's decision to withdraw aid to HIV/AIDS programmes in African countries

02/02/2025

Premier League update:
Full-Time
Arsenal 5-1 Man City

MAN UTD 0-2 CRYSTAL PALACE

02/02/2025

Improved rainfall and the timely delivery of farming inputs have given farmers in Monze, Southern Zambia, renewed optimism after last season’s devastating drought.

Beneficiaries of the Farmer Input Support Programme are seeing a much-improved outlook for their maize harvest, a welcome change in one of the hardest-hit regions where previous losses put food security at risk.

This is an encouraging development.

However, we remain cautious—it is still too early to declare a successful harvest, as the remaining weeks of the season will be crucial.

Credit: Ministry of Information and Media

02/02/2025

MACKY II FEARS SAYING STUPID THINGS

CELEBRATED Zambian musician Mulaza Kaira popularly known as Macky II, says he has stopped making comments especially on social media because “people don’t know how stupid you are until you say something”.

In a short video clip which has gone viral, the legendary musician believes the more one speaks, the more they are likely to say something stupid.

“These days nalinasha ifyakulanda makamaka pa social media. They say people don’t know how stupid you are until you speak. The more you speak, the more you are likely to say something stupid,” he said before making a hash sign.

02/02/2025

31/01/2025

BFlow joins uniform day commemoration

31/01/2025

HEAD BOY

31/01/2025

DRIMZ....THE GREAT

31/01/2025

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE AND THE ZAMBIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY ARRESTS MADE AND WARNING TO THE PUBLIC ON RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Lusaka, January 31,2025-The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA), wishes to provide the public with an update on ongoing investigations into four (4) separate cases involving alleged inflammatory statements regarding the alleged health status of the Republican President and Commander in Chief of the Defense Force, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema. These statements have been widely circulated on various social media platforms.

Our investigative team has successfully apprehended the following individuals in connection with these offenses:
Daniel Augustine Chitendwe, aged 27, of House No. 0260, Kawama KCC Area, Kitwe.
Abraham Kapya, aged 34, of House No. SS9, Chachacha, Kitwe.
Mwale Siliya, aged 27, of New Site and Service Area, Chambishi Township, Kalulushi.
The suspects have been charged with Harassment Utilizing Means of Electronic Communication Contrary to Section 69 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act (No. 2) of 2021 of the Laws of Zambia. They remain in police custody and will appear in court in due course.

The Zambia Police Service and ZICTA strongly warn members of the public against the misuse of social media platforms to spread falsehoods, incite violence, or disseminate inflammatory content that threatens national unity and security. The reckless dissemination of unverified or misleading information has serious legal consequences, and offenders will face the full extent of the law.

While Zambia upholds the fundamental right to freedom of expression, it is imperative that this right is exercised responsibly. Citizens are reminded that the spread of false and harmful information on digital platforms can lead to unnecessary panic, social unrest, and legal repercussions.
The Zambia Police Service and ZICTA urge the public to verify the authenticity of information before sharing it and to refrain from engaging in activities that violate the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021. We further encourage citizens to report any suspicious online activities or harmful content to the authorities through the following platforms:
Zambia Police Service: Nearest police station or call 991
ZICTA: Contact our toll-free line on 7070 for all consumer complaints
Together, we can foster a responsible and secure digital environment while preserving peace and national security. Let us use social media for constructive engagement and the dissemination of factual information.
Issued by:

Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Eng. Collins Mbulo
DIRECTOR GENERAL
ZAMBIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY (ZICTA)

31/01/2025

Pastor Nevers Mumba goes back to school

31/01/2025

ECZ DOES NOT CONDONE ANY FORM OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE

Today the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis SC held a press briefing.
Here are the Highlights;

✅ The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has described the electoral violence in Petauke district involving the United Party for National Development (UPND) and the National Congress Party (NCP) as disappointing and regrettable.

✅ The Commission does not condone any form of violence as it threatens voter participation and contradicts democratic principles.

✅ It is for this reason that the Commission had called for a meeting to address allegations from the NCP regarding campaign timetable violations, intimidation, and the misuse of Government resources.

✅ Additionally, the Commission invited the Zambia Police to provide clarity on the reported incidents, emphasizing that any criminal acts would be addressed within the law.

✅ The Commission has since urged all political players to respect each other’s space and engage in peaceful competition during elections.

✅ Meanwhile, the Commission has dismissed claims regarding a new voter register, clarifying that the 2021 voters’ roll remains in use, with only minor updates through continuous voter registration.

✅ Electoral credibility is a shared responsibility and urged all parties to engage constructively in the democratic process the democratic process.

Credit: Ministry of Information and Media

31/01/2025

Uniforms Day in pictures.....teachers looking good