Fashion donates 1,400 bags of mealie meal to Mbenjere villagers
FASHION Sakala has donated 1,400 bags of mealie meal in his home town of Petauke in Eastern Province. The Copper Bullets winger posted pictures on his Facebook page of the mealie meal being delivered in Mbenjere, with residents of the area and surrounding villages queueing up to receive the donation. In his post on Friday,…...
Even if you’re on PrEP, use condoms – Prof Mulenga
SHOULD we now embark on daring skin-to-skin missions? I am pretty sure this is what some people were asking when they heard that a long-acting HIV prevention drug is now available in Zambia. In a recent act of global health generosity, the United States Government made a remarkable contribution to Zambia’s well-being; 14,850 vials of…...
We need to start having Trevor Noah-like theater productions – Govt
IMAGINE Zambia’s Arts industry being able to produce films that pull large crowds like those seen in South Africa or the U.S during comedy night editions featuring Trevor Noah, or Kat Williams. At least, that’s the vision that the UPND government has for the arts and film industry. To actualise this vision, Ministry of Youth,…...
I am excited to join Orlando – Barbra
WOMEN’s national team striker Barbra Banda says she is eager to get started with her new challenge following her move to the United States of America. Banda joined USA National Women’s Soccer League side Orlando Pride on a four-year deal for a transfer fee of $740,000, making her the second most expensive female football player…...
Meet the top 10 most followed social media influencers
THE social media scene is today thriving with influential figures who have garnered massive followings. But have you ever sat to wonder who the topmost followed person on Facebook, for instance, is in Zambia? If you probably think our ‘international artiste’ Yo Maps is the most-followed local artiste on Facebook or maybe Brian Bwembya, alias…...
All men are weak before women, they only pretend to be stronger – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has attributed the low representation of women in decision making positions to constitutional and legal flops coupled with political violence. And President Hichilema says all men are weak before women, arguing that they only pretend to be stronger. Further, the President has urged young women to work hard and focus on school…...
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U21 netball team targets World Cup qualification
UNDER-21 netball national team coach Moses Ndhlovu says the team has set itself a target of qualifying for the World Cup in the upcoming qualifiers. The U21 World Cup qualifiers will be held in South Africa from March 17 to 23, with the top three finishers at the tournament set to qualify for the World…...
Mulenga, Siamupangila start African Games with victories
BADMINTON players Chongo Mulenga and Ogar Siamupangila have started their campaign at the All Africa Games on a bright note, registering 2-0 victories over their opponents yesterday. Mulenga beat Devins Nestar of Congo Brazzaville 2-0 with set scores of 21-10 and 21-12 to advance to the second round of the competition. Mulenga made his intentions…...