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Court hears how brother fathered two with his sister
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 26 Apr 2019
A Forensic Analyst at Police Headquarters has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that a DNA test conducted on the 32-year-old man and 22-year-old woman charged....
Yemi gets ‘yummy’ at L/stone’s Mosi Day of Thunder concert
By Diggers Correspondent on 23 Apr 2019
Zambian Breweries’ Mosi Day of Thunder has resonated the sound of Zambian music and culture with local superstars joined by Afro pop diva Yemi Alade....
Singer Burna Boy apologizes for kicking Zambia ‘fan’
By Felix Kashweka on 2 Apr 2019
Nigerian Afro fusion singer Burna Boy has apologised to Zambians after he kicked a fan on Saturday night who allegedly attempted to steal his ring....
Police nab witchdoctor for torturing suspected wizards in Kalabo
By Thomas Mulenga on 29 Mar 2019
Police in Western Province have arrested a witchdoctor for torturing residents suspected of practicing witchcraft. In an interview, Western Province Police commissioner Charles Lungu confirmed....
Who determines what male or female looks like?
By McQueen Zaza on 26 Mar 2019
In the past weeks, we heard all sort of theories and insults against these two athletes based on their physique. One such insult was that....
Don’t impose your ignorance on children with nyau dances Nyanje orders parents
By Zindikilani Banda in Sinda on 20 Mar 2019
Chieftainess Nyanje of the Nsenga people in Sinda District has challenged uneducated parents to ensure their children stay in school and avoid engaging in traditional....
Lumwana Community Trust receives K4.2 million for Kalumbila projects
By John Chola on 20 Mar 2019
Barrick’s Lumwana Mining Company (LMC) has disbursed over K4.2 million to Lumwana Community Trust (LCT) as initial funding to undertake social projects in Kalumbila District....
JCTR warns against govt, public excitement over Dubai casual jobs
By Thomas Mulenga on 19 Mar 2019
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says government must abandon its attempt to facilitate for Zambians to apply for jobs in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi....
Hivos celebrates Women in Agriculture
By Joseph Mwenda on 8 Mar 2019
Today March 8th 2019, Zambia joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Womens Day, under the theme: Think Equal, Build Smart and Innovate....
Solwezi entrepreneur starts duck rearing to satisfy Chinese demand
By Claver Mutinta in Solwezi on 26 Feb 2019
A Solwezi-based entrepreneur has taken up a rare business of rearing ducks to supply Chinese nationals in Zambia who fancy the local delicacy. Edgar Mutanuka,....
‘Mental disorders are just like any illness’, says Psych Health Zambia
By Mirriam Chabala on 23 Feb 2019
Globally, over 75 per cent of people living with mental illnesses, do not receive any form of treatment from healthcare facilities. This situation is even....
World Vision starts $6 million countrywide borehole drilling project in Pemba
By Milimo Namangala in Pemba District on 19 Feb 2019
World Vision, through the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project, has drilled its first borehole in Muloongo Village, Southern Province, out of the 300 boreholes....
We benefit nothing from Ministry of Arts, musicians shame ministers
By Tenson Mkhala on 18 Feb 2019
Zambian artists have demanded that government should hand over some of the buildings bought through proceeds of corruption to them so that they can establish....
Chief Mnukwa backs Mpezeni’s ban of bare titties at Nc’wala
By Mirriam Chabala on 13 Feb 2019
Chief Mnukwa of the Ngoni people in Chipata has welcomed Paramount Chief Mpezeni’s directive to have women cover their breasts at this year’s Nc’wala traditional....
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IBA orders DSTV to suspend Lusaka Hustle show
By Thomas Mulenga on 4 Feb 2019
The Independent Broadcasting Authority has ordered DSTV to suspend a reality show dubbed Lusaka Hustle on Zambezi Magic saying it promotes a lifestyle which is....
Trade Kings donates first urology equipment to UTH
By Diggers Correspondent on 1 Feb 2019
TRADE KINGS GROUP MAKES HISTORY FOR THE HEALTH SECTOR: THE TRADE KINGS FOUNDATION DONATES THE FIRST UROLOGY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF KIDNEY STONES....
Lusaka resident wins K79,710 from betPawa after betting K2 on soccer
By Diggers Correspondent on 31 Jan 2019
Levis Ntobolo has become betPawa Zambia’s first BIG winner of 2019, after he walked away K79,710.95 richer from placing a K2 stake on 12 games....
Men shouldn’t be shy to trade on markets – Solwezi entrepreneur
By Claver Mutinta on 23 Jan 2019
A Solwezi-based entrepreneur says people, especially men, who avoid engaging in jobs they considered ‘dirty’ risk not achieving anything in life because that is where....

Access to clean water for all upholds human dignity – Mukala

By Claver Mutinta on 13 Dec 2018

Lumwana Mining Company says the provision of portable water in communities is a critical element in upholding human dignity. And the Kalumbila District administration says....

FIC boss files for divorce again

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 28 Sep 2018

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Director General Mary Chirwa Tshuma has again filed a petition in the Lusaka High Court to dissolve her marriage with her....

MTN partners with Stanbic to bring Joe Thomas, Brian McKnight

By Tenson Mkhala on 28 Sep 2018

The Stanbic Musical Festival enters its fifth year next weekend with two American R&B musicians Joseph Lewis Thomas a.k.a Joe and Brian McKnight live in....

Zambian scholar leads research on Autism, as NGO steps in with awareness

By Thomas Mulenga on 24 Sep 2018

The term ‘autism’ may not only be strange to ordinary citizens who have not stepped in a medical lecture theatre, but also to the men....

Women are entitled to both – a good education and great sex, just to be clear

By Sampa Kabwela on 8 Sep 2018

There seems to be a common narrative among a bulk of Zambian men that women who are educated and financially independent are somewhat, sexually starving....

Circulating sexual video from Petauke is inhumane, cruel – NGOCC

By Mirriam Chabala on 2 Sep 2018

NGOCC has urged the police to make sure that they arrest a Petauke man who is behind a video that has gone viral on social....

Zambians waste more food than other Sub-Saharan countries – HIVOS

By Abraham Kalito on 5 Aug 2018

HIVOS Southern Africa Sustainable Foods Regional Advocacy manager William Chilufya says food wastage in Zambia is higher compared to other sub-Saharan countries owing to the....

Lungu’s willingness to grace Kings’ album launch excites ZAM

By Abraham Kalito on 3 Aug 2018

The Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) president Tivo Shikapwasha says the association is joyful that President Edgar Lungu has accepted an invitation to grace the....

Modelling is not high profile prostitution, says Musukwa

By Joseph Mwenda on 24 Jul 2018

Modelling is not high profile prostitution, says Miss Universe Zambia license holder Alice Rowlands Musukwa. In an interview after the launch of the Miss Universe....

Simbao’s son, Mphatso, ranked among the world’s 50 smartest teens

By Mirriam Chabala on 23 Jul 2018

Senga Hill PF member of parliament Kapembwa Simbao’s son Mphatso has been ranked amongst the world’s 50 smartest teens for the year 2018 after he....

Let’s make healthy local food sexy – HIVOS

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 19 Jul 2018

HIVOS Sustainable Diets Regional Advocacy Manager William Chilufya says there is need to make local food sexy by improving its packaging. In an interview after....

Neighbours, communities must look out for each other to end crimes of passion – Longwe

By Mirriam Chabala on 13 Jul 2018

Non Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) board chairperson Sera Longwe there is need to tighten laws on crimes against humanity to ensure that culprits do....

Casinos: A platform for cleaning dubious money in Zambia

By Chense Chola on 7 Jul 2018

A BOOM in any given sector of the economy is usually a blessing to the development of the country. But it seems this is not....

Our parents view marriage as a rich source of income – Isoka pupil

By Mirriam Chabala on 22 Jun 2018

A research by World Vision Zambia has revealed that the country has the highest child marriage prevalences in Africa with Eastern Province recording the highest....

Fally back to wiggle for ladies

By Felix Kashweka on 30 May 2018

Congolese R&B Rumba maestro Fally Ipupa is back in Lusaka to do his signature wiggle dance that has captivated female fans across the world. At....

Pharmaceutical Society notes abuse of antibiotics in health facilities

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 24 May 2018

Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia president David Banda has warned against the abuse of antibiotics in veterinary services because farm products that are consumed by humans....

I know God is preparing a husband for me – Deka

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 15 May 2018

Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) executive director Bernadette Deka says despite being a single mum, she is not lonely because she knows God is....

Musicians divided as Tivo takes ZAM presidency from Njoya Tee

By Felix Kashweka on 14 May 2018

Singer Petersen Mukubesa Mundia has urged his fellow artistes to rally behind the newly elected Zambia Association of Musicians in order to resolve outstanding issues....

UNZA imposes library dress code to stop girls from arousing males

By Thomas Mulenga on 7 May 2018

The University of Zambia management has asked female students to stop going to the library “half naked” saying this is a distraction to their male....

Unilever supports Presidential Campaign to Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy

By Diggers Correspondent on 28 Apr 2018

President of the Republic, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu has called on Zambians to launch The Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy Campaign. This event....