He wants sex every night, I can’t manage, wife tells court
A WOMAN of Mtendere has told the court that she cannot keep up with her husband’s sexual demands, saying he wants sex every night from 21:00 to 05:00 hours. Zindaba Miti said she gets exhausted from working as a maid and walking an hour and a half to and from work, making it impossible to…...
She reported me to police for failing to buy mealie meal, hubby laments
A WOMAN of Chainda compound has told the Chelstone Local Court that she is willing to accept a polygamous marriage, but only if her husband changes his behaviour and starts supporting the family. Meanwhile, the husband has lamented that his wife once reported him to the Victim Support Unit, leading to his arrest for failing…...
Nsunko doesn’t boost bedroom ‘war’ it only causes hypertension, doctor warns
Dr Namani Monze has warned that nsunko (snuff tobacco) does not create “war” in the bedroom, saying the belief that it boosts sexual drive is a myth that only fuels rising cases of hypertension and diabetes. Speaking at the launch of the Village Vitality Foundation (VVF), founded by Chief Mukuni’s wife Veronica, traditionally referred to…...
Govt hikes chiefs’ subsidies
GOVERNMENT has increased salaries for chiefs and retainers, following President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive at the Kulamba Traditional Ceremony in August 2025. The Paramount Chiefs’ wages have been increased to K18,000.00 from K13,000.00, while those of Senior Chiefs have been adjusted to K16,500.00 from K11,500.00. Chiefs’ wages have been raised to K15,000.00 from K10,000.00, while retainers’…...
Zambians are warming up to PF because we’ve rebranded – Chisanga
LUKASHYA PF MP George Chisanga says the Patriotic Front cannot be considered as vomit, as the party has rebranded itself into Tonse Alliance. Commenting on Vice-President Mutale Nalumango’s statement to the PF that Zambians don’t go back to their vomit, Chisanga argued that people were actually warming up to PF because the party had reformed…....
Elect right leaders to Parley, consider their character, D/Speaker urges voters
SECOND Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Moyo has advised electorates to ensure that the right people are elected to Parliament, urging them to consider their character. His advice followed Nkana Independent MP Binwell Mpundu’s show of defiance when he stormed out of the House after Speaker Moyo ordered him to leave the chambers…...
D/Speaker Moyo officially joins UPND
SECOND Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Moyo has officially joined the UPND and endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the August 13 general elections. Moyo, who is Luangeni Independent MP, has also declared that he will contest the parliamentary seat on the ruling party ticket. Moyo has previously faced criticism over his perceived…...
Police justify recruitment without public advert
POLICE say they obtained the necessary authority to conduct a staffing exercise to fill vacancies following retirements, attrition and resignations among personnel within the Service. Responding to growing public concern that the Zambia Police Service was conducting a “secret” recruitment exercise, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said internal advertisements were issued to qualified civilian…...
Cabinet approves revised 2026 budget to cover unplanned expenditures
CABINET has approved the revised 2026 national budget in order to address “higher-than-anticipated” expenditure requirements in the 2026 fiscal year. Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the revised budget will address heightened fiscal pressures and a widening financing gap created by the suspension of Value Added Tax and Customs and Excise duties on fuel, resulting…...
Monze man beats wife for answering phone call from another man
POLICE in Monze are investigating a matter in which a man identified as Munsaka Simwami allegedly caned his wife for answering a phone call outside the house. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident, saying it was reported to police by the man’s wife on April 10, 2026, at 11:00 hours. Namalongo…...