Kafue couple sues State over death of their newborn
A KAFUE couple has sued the State in the Lusaka High Court, seeking damages for medical and professional negligence for the loss of their newborn baby. Mubanga Chileshe Chulu and Stephen Chulu want damages for the loss of life of their newborn baby, mental anguish, trauma and physical pain due to the prolonged labour, among…...
Mweetwa challenges Sangwa to form political party
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says running government looks easier from the outside. And Mweetwa has challenged Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa to form a political party so that he can have a platform through which he can actualise his vision for Zambia rather than just speaking English from the comfort of an air-conditioned conference room…....
Consumers complained about underweight bread, mealie meal in Q1 – ZMA
ZAMBIA Metrology Agency (ZMA) Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni says the agency has dealt with several complaints from consumers, among them, the issue of suspected underweight loaves of bread. And Nkobeni says during the first quarter of 2024, the agency carried out a total of 15,757 statutory verifications against a target of 15,116 representing a performance…...
HH has firm grip on LEAs to instil fear in our people – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says President Hakainde Hichilema is using a clenched fist hold a firm grip on Law Enforcement Agencies, Parliament and other public institutions to instil fear in the people. In a Facebook post, Saturday, Lungu stated that power to the people was the original meaning of democracy. “Power to the people is…...
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Musokotwane orders countrywide CDF audit after discovering abuse in Kalabo
MINISTER of Finance Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has ordered the controller of internal audit to conduct a swift sample audit and review of the utilisation of CDF funds in local authorities countrywide after sniffing some abuse in Kalabo. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, Saturday, Dr Musokotwane was disappointed to learn that…...
Lsk artistes aren’t big on the C/belt, says Chef 187 as he explains how marriage has changed his music
THOSE of us who have been closely following Zambian music are well aware that there has been a lot of beef between Copperbelt artistes and Lusaka artistes. Despite some pretence that all is rainbows and ice cream, the beef apparently lives on. Hip Hop artiste Bobby East’s track “Respect My City”, in which he throws…...
Most celebrity clients dupe us into giving them free services, laments barber
SMALL businesses and emerging entrepreneurs, such as designers, hairstylists, and barbers, are always seeking ways to elevate their profile and establish a solid brand recognition. Given society’s keen interest in celebrities, it’s undeniable that partnering with local or global stars can significantly enhance their visibility and reputation, owing to the influence and extensive following they…...
Music producers are not receiving the credit they deserve, laments Miles Came Along
WHEN a new song hits our airwaves, we dance to the music but only, mostly, end at knowing the artiste behind the tune; rarely taking an interest to know the producer behind the project. But you know what? The producer can sometimes be the make or break factor of any sound because for them, staying…...
Too much circulation makes the price go down, Willz explains absence from music scene
WHENEVER I hear the name “Willz Mr Nyopole”, his iconic tune “Toliwe” immediately springs to mind, like a timeless melody echoing through time. Released eight years ago, it is seemingly resistant to the passage of time, still as relevant today as yesterday. In fact, every time I hear it, there’s something new to relate it…...