Time of Zambia

Likomeno lands a Cruiser

Times Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:52:53 +0000

By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA –

NKANA golfer Kennedy Likomeno may not be one of those taking the limelight in the golfing circles but yesterday, he won a prize he will forever cherish, a Toyota Land Cruiser pick-up. This is after sinking a hole-in-one during the Pro- Am of the Mopani Zambia Open tournament at the Nkana Golf Club in Kitwe. The Land Cruiser was courtesy of CFAO Mobility Zambia and was one of the four cars on offer on the three short holes at the par- 72 course.

Luanshya man jailed 40 yrs for defiling 2 daughters, niece

Times Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:39:52 +0000

By MAPULANGA LIBINGA –
A THIRTY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD man of Luanshya, who sexually abused his two daughters and a niece on multiple occasions, has been sentenced to 40 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Ndola High Court.
Judge Derrick Mulenga described the incident as one that could cause even a strong man to shed tears, emphasising that the convict was supposed to care for his victims instead of taking advantage of them.
Brighty Simunkanga of Luanshya was convicted and sentenced on six counts of incest. Additionally, on a seventh count, the convict was found guilty of indecent assault.

ZISC assures farmers of cover

Times Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:13:18 +0000

By KETRA KALUNGA –
ZSIC General Insurance Limited is positioning itself to cover farmers from the impact of the anticipated El Niño during the 2026/2027 farming season.
The anticipated 2026 El Niño is increasingly likely to occur with forecasts suggesting it may develop from mid-2026 to early 2027.
For Southern Africa and Zambia, the main concern is reduced rainfall and drought risk, which can significantly affect agriculture, water supply and the economy.

New pension laws to boost NAPSA’s role in national growth

Times Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:14:05 +0000

By ANDREW MULENGA
THE signed Social Security Bills are critical in ensuring that national pension houses improve their contributions towards national development, National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has said.
NAPSA director general Muyangwa Muyangwa said that with the recent reforms in the pension schemes, pension houses would improve their contribution towards capital deployed for national development.

Times Editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:18:02 +0000

By MAPULANGA LIBINGA –
A NINTEEN-YEAR-OLD man of Ndola has been jailed 15 years with hard labour for impregnating a 15-year-old girl in a case of defilement.
Emmanuel Kalale was convicted by the Ndola High Court and sentenced for one count of defilement of a child under the age of sixteen.

Bumper harvest, mining boom offer window of opportunity – ZANACO chief

Times Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:49:26 +0000

By KENNEDY MUPESENI –
THE expected 4.8 million maize bumper harvest and the resurgence in the mining industry offers great opportunities for the business boom, ZANACO Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda has said.
Ms Chibesakunda has also called for the need to leverage surging trade between Zambia and China to enhance the country’s economic growth.

Kwacha continues bullish trend

Times Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:44:48 +0000

By ANDREW MULENGA –
THE local currency (Kwacha) has breached the K18 psychological mark to begin trading within the K17 bracket for the first time since 2023 at most commercial banks and bureaux de change outlets.
According to the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) daily commercial rates, the Kwacha opened yesterday’s morning trading session at a retail rate of K17.65 and K17.77 and the inter-bank rates of K17.85 and K17.87 at most commercial banks.

Wife’s killer jailed for life

Times Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:46:21 +0000

By MAPULANGA LIBINGA –
THE Ndola High Court has sentenced a 55-year-old man to life imprisonment with hard labour for the murder of his wife and leaving her body in their matrimonial home for about three weeks before relocating to Lusaka.
Stan Senkwe, of Lubuto West Township, was convicted of one count of murder in the death of his wife, Micar Chanda, following a domestic dispute.

ZSIC unveils K6.2m ICR insurance cover

Times Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:37:49 +0000

By GODFREY DUBE –
ZAMBIA State Insurance (ZSIC) Life PLC Managing Director Collins Hamusonde says the K6.2m insurance cover for the Inter- Company Relay (ICR) goes beyond a ceremonial exercise.
Speaking when he unveiled the sponsorship package in Lusaka yesterday, Hamusonde said the sponsorship demonstrated the company’s continued commitment to safeguarding individuals and institutions as it strives for excellence.

Defining moment!

Times Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:19:06 +0000

By JAMES KUNDA and ANGELA MUCHINSHI –
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will today sign into law the historic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to enshrine free education, the National Pension Scheme Bill, 2026 to improve the welfare of workers and retirees and three others.
The Head of State will also assent to the Public Service Pensions Bill, 2026, the Pension Scheme Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Local Authorities Superannuation Bill, 2026, at a ceremony to be held at State House in Lusaka.