Cost of living up by K96.81
THE cost of living for December for a family of five in Lusaka has increased to K9,157.41 from the K9,060.60 recorded in November 2023, representing an increase of K96.81. According to the JCTR’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), the increase in the basket is attributed to the rise in average prices of some commodities…...
What’s happening this weekend?
1. What: The Mother of All Sunday Chills Who: Yo maps Where: Royal Park Chilenje When: Sunday (Christmas eve) Time: 18:00hrs till late 2. What: Pole Pole Ultimate tour extended Who: Pompi & Esther Chungu Where: Worship Power House Church(Lusaka) When: Today (Saturday) Time: 18:00hrs Tickets: K200 3. What: Wine & Dine with Mutale Mwanza…...
The struggle of an upcoming, voice of Triple M
I THANK the girl that broke my heart because it was out of that heartbreak that I composed “Tutambakofye”, says Triple M. The super talented rapper, whose real names are Misheck Musonda Mambwe, is still quite new on the Zambian music scene but has done some interesting masterpieces which feature big artistes like Yo Maps,…...
Shoprite: ‘Low prices’ and a free dance show
IF you are an active social media user, you have probably seen the explosive dance video of Shoprite employees on duty. The moves are actually so mesmerizing that you would think it’s teenagers auditioning for a “ndombolo yasolo” music video. December can be a challenging time for many businesses; as the Christmas period approaches, employees…...
PK Chishala’s wife laments piracy and her struggle with 6 children
ALMOST everyone who hears the story of Mrs PK Chishala asks the same question; is she alive? As a matter of fact, when you see her, you can’t believe she can possibly be PK Chishala’s widow because she looks too young for her age. It sounds like a long, long time ago when the legend…...
Modecaii and his music journey
TWENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD award winning “Fire” hit maker Mordecaii has continued to grace the Zambian music scene with bangers since his rise to fame. However, becoming an overnight sensation hasn’t been all rosy for Mordecaii who had to abandon some of his old habits and start behaving like a celebrity within a snap of a finger. At…...
PJ remembered, 9 years on
NINE years ago, the music industry suffered a tragedy. A young music sensation breathed his last – PJ, the future was no more. This year, a group of artistes have put together memories in honour of the fallen star. On 21st December 2014, the country awoke to the tragic news of the passing of the…...
ZCCM-IH to retain 49% shares in Mopani, as IRH dangles US$1.1bn
ZCCM-IH has disclosed that it has entered into an agreement with IRH, to which the firm has committed to invest a total of US$1.1 billion into Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) as a Strategic Equity Partner. ZCCM-IH says it will retain a 49 percent equity stake in MCM while IRH will get a 51 percent stake…...
World Bank approves $125m grant for Zambia
THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning has disclosed that the World Bank Executive Board has approved US$125 million grant for Zambia. The ministry says the approval follows the completion of a review of Zambia’s Second Macroeconomic Stability, Growth and Competitiveness Development Policy Financing, under the Development Policy Operation 2 (DPO 2) Financing. According to…...
Life has never been the same, former football star laments the tragedy of becoming blind
ZIFA Nkhoma, a former footballer who once graced the flanks for some of Zambia’s glamour sides is now living a life of hardship at his Chamboli ‘cabin’ in Kitwe. Five years ago, fate dealt Zifa a cruel blow. He lost his sight, plunging his coaching dreams into darkness, both literally and metaphorically. “Life has never…...
