Economy is so hard, we even pay rent in kind now – sex worker
AMID widespread economic challenges, sex workers find themselves facing a harsh reality. Business is no longer the same. The nights are long, cold and quiet, with little to no activity. Word on those lonely streets is that very few clients are willing to spend money on those extra services. Gone are the days when our…...
Mwape names Belemu in Copper Queens provisional squad
ZAMBIA’s quest to make a lasting impact at the Paris Olympic has started with coach Bruce Mwape naming a provisional 38 member squad that has seen the return of hardworking Red Arrows player Margaret Belemu. The Paris 2024 Olympic games, which are scheduled for France, are slated to run from July 24 to August 10,…...
I earn K60,000 from beekeeping, but some suspect it’s black magic – Beekeeper
Bees are surprisingly friendly creatures, and believe it or not, you can even keep them inside your house according to O’Brien Siaziyu, a seasoned beekeeper and expert trainer. Siaziyu emphasizss that bees are generally harmless as long as you don’t rile them up. Yes, you might occasionally feel the sharp sting of a bee, and…...
Fashion donates wheelchairs in Eastern Province
FASHION Sakala has donated 120 wheelchairs to disabled people in Eastern Province. The Al-Fayha winger, who has fallen out of favour with Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant, is using his time away from the national team to help vulnerable people in his native Eastern Province. Sakala has been involved in several charity events recently, from donating…...
How a Kabwe chef grilled her name into the Guinness World Records
Grilling continuously for over 92 hours is no small feat! This past week, social media was filled with celebrations and messages of congratulations for Chef Matilda Chipuma, who broke the Guinness World Barbecue record by grilling for over 92 hours. The 32-year-old chef from Kabwe achieved this feat last Tuesday, surpassing the previous record held…...
Coaches looking to get back on the touchline next season
I CANNOT think of a more competitive field than that of football coaching. Success often comes at the expense of a colleague’s misfortune. It’s a high-stakes profession where one’s triumph hinges on another’s setback. With the Super League in hibernation, most coaches are already devising strategies for the 2024-25 season, while others are looking over…...
After she caught me cheating, my wife demanded that I register our car in her name, hubby tells court
I CHEATED on my wife because I was confused about whether our baby was mine after her ex-boyfriend’s younger brother came to see the child, 32-year-old Gift Mtonga has told the Matero Local Court. Mtonga narrated that when his wife found out that he was cheating on her, she demanded that he register one of…...
Chipata crowd boos Agric Minister
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri was yesterday booed at the David Kaunda Stadium as he attended the inaugural Fashion Sakala Football Tournament in Chipata. The minister was booed after he disembarked his vehicle at the stadium. Young Nkwazi emerged victorious with a 6 – 5 score line in post-match penalties against Mikalile Football Club. Meanwhile, speaking…...
Kachasu is killing people, we need to curb its brewing – Nkombo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister, Gary Nkombo, says the country needs to come together and curb the brewing of Kachasu because it is killing citizens. Nkombo was responding to Lukulu East UPND MP, Dr Christopher Kalila, who asked in the National Assembly whether government was aware that more than 20 people had died in…...
We’ll rid health institutions of rotten eggs, MOH vows as UTH gets 3-month workshop suspension
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Lishimpi says there are rotten eggs in government health institutions, and he won’t rest until they are gotten rid of. Dr Lishimpi has also suspended government workshops at the University Teaching Hospital for three months, directing that the resources be channeled towards strengthening laboratory services. He…...