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Watch out for Zambia & Gabon, Renard warns ‘Big Guns.’

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:21:43 +0000

Chipolopolo Boys trainer Herve Renard has warned Group D big guns Cameroon and Tunisia to look out for Zambia and Gabon as the both countries are capable of upsetting the tables at the African Cup of Nations which kickoff this Sunday.
The Frenchman also said that his lads ‘are not going to Angola just to participate’ [...]…(read more)

Africa: Underdogs Eye Angola 2010 Crown

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:46:23 +0000

All over Africa talks are on about who will eventually be crowned the African football kings. Defending champions Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast and the hosts Angola are tipped as favourites. Aside from the usual suspects vying for the title in Angola, there will be a select few who may have what it takes to upset a favourite on their day, and these teams create further excitement in a tournament that will already have the entire continent glued to their television sets and radios on match days.

Diamond Sales Shelved Pending Checks

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:59:07 +0000

GOVERNMENT yesterday shelved the auction of 300 000 carats of diamonds by Mbada Diamonds to ensure that all requirements of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme are followed.

Jacob tipped to shine in Angola

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:07:12 +0000

Striker Jacob Mulenga has been singled out by Goal.com as one of the potential break out stars of the African Nations Cup in Angola.
Goal.com’s Holland based journalist Tommy Vaneldik has monitored the former Afrisport striker’s progress in the Dutch Eredivisie since making his switch from French ligue 2 side Berrichonne Chateauroux at the start of [...]…(read more)

70,000 Jobs Created, Says Investments Body

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:01:52 +0000

OVER 70,000 new jobs will be created from the projects registered by the Uganda Investment Authority last year.

Presidency on presidential pardons

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:05 +0000

Process regarding presidential pardons

6 January 2010

The Presidency has noted the media reports and commentary
relating to possible presidential pardons.

The President of the Republic is empowered by Section 84 (2)
(j) of the Constitution to pardon or reprieve offenders. The
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
routinely receives the applications for processing and
forwards these to the Presidency for consideration by the
head of stat

Presidency on spouses of Jacob Zuma

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:05 +0000

Clarity on the spouses of the President

6 January 2010

The Presidency has noted media reports and speculation
following the wedding of President Jacob Zuma to Ms Tobeka
Madiba-Zuma and wishes to clarify a few points.

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and
the public service regulations do not make provision for a
First Lady or First Ladies, and there is no such official
designation.

However, as has been the practice in past adminis

Under-20 starlets off to Russia

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:08:18 +0000

Cosafa Youth Championship player of the tournament and Lusaka Dynamos teenage sensation Stanley Nshimbi and three other players from the title winning Zambia under-20 squad have left the country for trials in Moscow, Russia to participate in the CIS Cup which features league Champions from former Soviet (USSR) states.
Kabwe Warriors’ left back Stephen Kabamba, Chifubu [...]…(read more)

Opposition Watch: Zambia’s group D opponents

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:10:08 +0000

Chipolopolo’s Group D opponents are busy preparing in different parts of the World. West African countries Gabon and Cameroon have set base in South Africa and Kenya respectively while the 2004 Champions, Tunisian national began its training in Abu Dhabi, as part of its preparations for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations which will take [...]…(read more)

Controversial Diamonds Go on Sale

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:49:53 +0000

About 300 000 diamond carats from Chiadzwa diamond fields go under the hammer today in the first formal trade of the precious mineral since Government moved in to normalise mining at the minefields.

Africa: Congo’s CWN Threatens to Sue Vodacom

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:46:46 +0000

IN A stark reminder that doing business in Africa will not always be a walk in the park, Vodacom yesterday revealed it was facing legal action from its minority partner in Vodacom Congo, which it said had demanded it continue funding the network.

Museveni Signs Disputed Land Bill

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:19:48 +0000

Buganda Kingdom was last evening still adamant it would not respect the controversial Land Amendment Act 2010, even after President Museveni yesterday signed it off to become law.

Africa: Bill Sutherland, Pan African Pacifist, 1918-2010

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:01:15 +0000

The following announcement was distributed by the Sutherland family:

Nigeria hold Zambia 0-0

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:41:28 +0000

Zambia were this afternoon held 0-0 in a training match against Nigeria as the two once Africa power houses rekindled their rivalry as they prepare for the CAF Orange Nations Cup beginning on Sunday in Angola. The preparatory match was played at the ABSA Stadium in Durban where the Chipolopolo travelled from their training base in Johannesburg to face the Super [...]…(read more)

ZB presents K250m cheque to FAZ for Chipolopolo preps

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:10:30 +0000

Zambian Breweries Group has presented a K250 million cheque to the Football of Zambia, FAZ for the Chipolopolo Boys’ preparation ahead of this weekend’s African Cup of Nations.
Zambian Breweries Group Marketing Manager Lennard Kawanu said, “The Zambian Breweries is representing a cheque of K250 million to the Zambia national soccer team for qualifying to the [...]…(read more)