Your husband’s ‘stick’ is too dirty to sleep with me, accused tells wife
A WATERFALLS woman has told the court how her confrontation with her husband’s co-worker took an unexpected turn when she was told his manhood is “too dirty” for her to be sleeping with him. This is in a matter in which Phanell Daka, 25, of Waterfalls, has dragged Precious Musonda, 26, of the same area,…...
Appreciated Women Appreciate
When women feel valued, their wellbeing grows and they pass that strength on to everyone around them. International Women’s Day arrives each year with good intentions. Social media fills with messages celebrating mothers, wives, daughters and sisters. Companies publish statements recognising the strength and resilience of women. Families post photographs accompanied by kind words of…...
We don’t know which constituencies will be delimitated – Govt
ACTING Leader of Government Business Jack Mwiimbu says the delimitation exercise is an independent process which has nothing to do with those pursuing political careers. Mwiimbu adds that government does not actually know which constituencies will be subjected to delimitation. Giving a ministerial statement on the Ongoing Inspection of the Provisional Register of Voters Exercise,…...
Praising govt doesn’t make chiefs partisan – Chief Choongo
HOUSE of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Choongo says when traditional leaders commend government for its works, it should not be interpreted as being partisan. Commenting on sentiments that traditional leaders should not be partisan recently, Chief Choongo noted that when a person says they like what government has done, it does not mean he or she…...
I’ve been through the worst in prison, I’m leaving Zambia – Munir
FORMER Lumezi Independent MP Munir Zulu says he’s been through the worst in prison, such that he can’t even wish that on President Hakainde Hichilema. And Zulu says he will be leaving the country in the next few days and will only return after President Hichilema leaves power, even if it takes 20 years. Yesterday,…...
Zambia ranks 3rd best in mining investment destinations in Africa
ZAMBIA has recorded an improvement in its global mining investment standing, according to the 2025 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies. In a statement, Saturday, Minister of Finance Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane disclosed that Zambia now ranked 25th globally on the Investment Attractiveness Index (IAI), improving from 28th in the previous survey cycle. He added…...
NGOCC hails HH’s call against rape
NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela has welcomed President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for male youths not to rape young women, saying that such a statement from the Head of State can be taken seriously. On Friday, President Hichilema urged male youths to propose love to young women rather than resorting to rape. He also advised older…...
HH directs govt to hire 2,000 youth interns
MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu says President Hakainde Hichilema has directed all government officials to hire youth interns. Nkandu says this will create 2,000 job opportunities for young people and give them experience in how government operates. Speaking during the 2026 National Youth Indaba, Friday, Nkandu further said his ministry would turn…...
State urges court to dismiss Malanji’s renewed bail application
THE State has urged the Lusaka High Court to dismiss former Foreign Affairs minister Joe Malanji’s renewed bail application pending appeal of his four-year prison sentence. Malanji renewed his application for bail in the High Court after the Magistrate’s Court dismissed his earlier application. In September last year, Malanji appealed the four-year sentence handed down…...
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