CDF delivers over 5,000 desks to Chinsali schools
KALWALA Secondary School in Chinsali has recorded a reduction in desk and classroom space shortages following interventions funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), while a local cooperative has turned a K20,000 grant into a flourishing banana and vegetable farm. Speaking when Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Gift Sialubalo toured the school and…...
UPND has failed to fight health sector corruption – Kampyongo
SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo says the US’s decision to cut K1.4 billion in aid to Zambia over drug theft is not surprising, as the UPND government has failed to address irregularities in the health sector. He adds that the government should take responsibility and deal with the matters, rather than claiming they are from…...
AG’s office moves to integrate ICT in auditing
THE Office of the Auditor General has launched various ICT initiatives in a bid to enhance the manner in which it executes its constitutional mandate to promote transparency and the prudent use of public resources. In a speech read on his behalf by Acting Deputy AG for Corporate Services Stella Nyonda at the AOG ICT…...
UKA is not breaking apart, we’re planning for 2026 with major parties – Kateka
UNITED Kwacha Alliance (UKA) member Chishala Kateka says the alliance has been engaging with opposition parties such as Zambia We Want, UNIP, Socialist Party and Tonse alliance, to work out a solution for 2026. In an interview, Wednesday, Kateka, who is also New Heritage Party president, said for UKA to actualise its plans for Zambians,…...
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Artistes unite to fight Zesco cable vandalism with music
LAST weekend, the people of Chongwe gathered in large numbers for a special Zesco-led roadshow aimed at educating the community about the dangers of vandalism. The roadshow wasn’t just about entertainment, it was mainly focused on educating people about the far-reaching consequences of stealing or damaging Zesco power lines and transformers. This event was part…...
Yo Maps laughs off social media ‘father’
ARTISTE Yo Maps has dismissed a man on social media claiming to be his father, calling him nothing more than a comedian chasing clout. “Don’t pay attention to him,” says Yo Maps, revealing that he has a picture of his real father to set the record straight. Last week, Yo Maps opened up about his…...
I don’t mind being sexually objectified, it means I’m beautiful – Towela
TOWELA Kaira has made a name for herself as one of Zambia’s top female artistes, known for her vocals and catchy songs. But lately, it’s not just her music that has people talking, but also her dancing. Her unapologetically confident twerking videos have become a common feature on her social media, drawing mixed reactions from…...
From Lsk to the world stage: Faith Bwalya promises her best for Zambia in India
24-YEAR-OLD Faith Bwalya, who is representing Zambia at the 72nd Miss World pageant in India, says she’s ready to give it her all. Despite working under tight deadlines, the model has poured her soul into preparing for the pageant, promising a performance that will make the country proud on the global stage. The 72nd Miss…...
Jila in heated exchange with Alice, Melba over Miss World Zambia’s wildlife visit
WHAT started a few days ago as a cute wildlife outing for Miss World Zambia has turned into a full-blown online drama featuring Jila Makina versus Alice Musukwa, Melba and Nkanda Yatu. Things got so spicy that Jila had to slam her comment section door shut! What fuelled this online drama? Let’s start from the…...
