Masebo tells women to avoid false eyelashes as red eye disease hits E/Province
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says Zambia has recorded over 1,500 cases of conjunctivitis, also known as red or pink eye disease, with Eastern Province recording about 1,303 cases. Masebo has advised women to avoid using false eyelashes as they might cause the disease. Speaking while giving a ministerial statement in parliament, Friday, Masebo said although…...
Chinyemba wins gold as opponent pulls out
FLYWEIGHT boxer Patrick Chinyemba has won Zambia’s second gold medal at the 13th edition of the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana, after his South Africa opponent Lubabalo Lusizi pulled out of the gold medal bout. Chinyemba, whose reputation has grown across the world, was set to fight Lusizi in the final yesterday but the Zambian…...
B-Flow recounts attack by suspected UPND supporters at Levy Junction
RENOWNED musician and activist Brian Bwembya, popularly known as B-Flow, recently faced a frightening experience when he was ambushed by unidentified individuals claiming allegiance to the UPND at Levy Junction Shopping Mall car park. B-Flow shares that these suspected ruling party cadres demanded that he should cease his critical commentary about the government on his…...
Social media fame can become unhealthy, make people do weird things, says Josh2Funny
REMEMBER when Miriam Mulwanda, alias Aunty Milly, went live on Facebook to share a trick on reducing belly fat using a pounding stick? I bet it was a cringeworthy moment for many. But as if that wasn’t ‘traumatising’ enough, another beauty queen, Ira Beauty, also treated us to a free show of how to make…...
Politicians exploit musicians for politics, then sideline them once in power – Pontiano
LEGENDARY musician Pontiano Kaiche has bemoaned that successive governments have failed to contribute towards the growth of the music industry, highlighting how musicians are only valued when they engage in political matters. During his appearance on ‘The Conversation Podcast’, Pontiano recounted instances where musicians were used for political purposes, only to be sidelined once the…...
Haantinga shares her weight loss journey: “I’ve had to give up nshima, junk food”
WHEN we first experienced the COVID-19 outbreak in the country back in 2020, I remember seeing many people taking to the streets, jogging as a way to keep fit against the virus. There is a similar trend today where many people are hitting the gym, not just because of COVID-19, but to shed off some…...
Chalo Kondowe Comedy Show promises laughter, wheelchairs for children with cerebral palsy
IF you want to laugh not only your heart out but your head off too, Mulungushi International Conference Center is the place to be on March 28, 2024, where some of the top comedians in the industry will gather for this year’s Chalo Kondowe Comedy Show. The comedy show, which is dubbed “Local is Laka”,…...
Splitting load-shedding not good for planning – Zesco
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani says the power utility company will explain to government that eight hours straight load-shedding is better for planning. Recently, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the state would engage Zesco on the possibility of splitting the eight hours of load shedding in order to cushion its impact on businesses. Speaking,…...
Rhino not sold, it’s been moved to Lusaka – Tourism PS
MINISTRY of Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga has dismissed claims that a rhino from the Mosi – O – Tunya National Park has been sold to private game owners. Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba says the country will likely see an increase in the cases of human and animal conflict. There have been rumours that…...
DEC seizes 5 busses, house, as owners disappear
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has seized five commercial buses valued at over K1.1 million and a fully furnished house in Lusaka suspected to have been obtained from proceeds of crime. In a statement, DEC Public Relations Officer Mwenge Mulenga said the seized assets were registered in names of unidentified individuals who had switched off…...