Shirtless Boys seek K2 contributions from Kalindula fans towards album release
IT’S quite common for male musicians to take off their shirts while performing on stage, showing off their perfectly chiselled six-packs or hairy chests. However, this practice is very rare in Zambia, now that I think about it, or am I missing out on something? But anyway, can you imagine a whole band of men,…...
While you’re getting drunk, I’m writing scripts for the films you’re watching – Yoweli
IT’S fascinating to me how the behind-the-scenes talent often goes unnoticed despite being instrumental in bringing our favourite shows to life. Often, we consume content without exploring the creators who came up with the idea and made it happen. Beyond the credits rolling on screen, little is known about them. Yoweli Chungu is one of…...
IMF projects slower economic growth for Zambia
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Zambia’s economic growth rate at 2.3 percent in 2024 due to continued inflation pressures, and the depreciation of the Kwacha. And the Ministry of Finance and National Planning says the country has made significant progress in implementing fiscal adjustments, enhancing fiscal controls and continued efforts to restore Zambia’s…...
My presidential ambitions started when I realised UPND didn’t know how to fix Zambia – Sangwa
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa SC says his presidential ambitions began after he realised that the UPND government did not know how to fix the country. And Sangwa says it would be arrogant of him to form a political party when the people have not decided that he should become Head of State. Speaking on the…...
Amos Chanda receives 1 year jail sentence for theft of court record
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced former presidential spokesperson Amos Chanda to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour for theft of a court document. Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga also imposed a fine of K5,000 on Chanda for destroying evidence, in default he will serve three months imprisonment. Earlier this year, Chanda, his wife, and…...
Chikwanda advises motorists to use public transport to save on costs
ENERGY Expert Johnstone Chikwanda has advised citizens to be energy efficient and reduce unnecessary movements amid increased fuel prices. He adds that motorists should consider using public transport for long-distance travel to save on costs. And Chikwanda says the hiked electricity tariffs will help actualise investments in the sector which have been in a state…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 045 Saturday May 11, 2024
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DEC nabs 17 for drug-related offences
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested 17 suspects across the country for various drug-related offences. In a statement, Friday, DEC Assistant Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere revealed that the Commission in Choma, Southern Province, arrested a notorious drug supplier identified as Andrew Kabamba for possession of 43 sachets of heroin and 18 sachets of…...
Expensive power is better than load-shedding
Imagine that right now you had a choice between two options: 1) Continue with cheap electricity but get 8 to 12 hours of load shedding. 2) Pay twice per KWh what you are currently paying, but you get power 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Which of the two would you choose? I […]
Chongo eyes Chipolopolo return
FEELING he has settled well in the Zambia Super League at Kabwe Warriors, defender Kabaso Chongo is eyeing a return to the national team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in June. Zambia has a date against Morocco and Tanzania in Group E of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Chongo, who has been missing from…...