ACC nabs 2 more Livestock officials for misappropriating $10m
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged two more officials from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for misappropriating $10 million of the Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure Management Project (SLIMP) funds. The arrests of the two officials bring the total number of individuals charged in connection with the SLIMP syndicate to nine. In a statement,…...
Men bottle up their feelings because they fear judgment – KB
TALKING about why men don’t open up when faced with problems, Zambia Association of Musicians vice president Yahya Kaba, alias KB, says the fear of being judged and laughed at keeps many men silent, even among friends. Drawing on his own experiences with depression and anxiety, he says men often bottle up their emotions, which…...
Fame is not a licence for bad behaviour – Mpali director
MPALI director Collins Zulu says the criticism facing actor Mathias Musumali shows how easily fame can be mishandled when celebrities fail to understand the responsibility that comes with the spotlight. Musumali recently stirred controversy after appearing on the Yatu Podcast, where he claimed that younger female students are more desirable than older women. “If you…...
Zambian film industry still in its infancy – Sakala
FILM writer and director Henry Joe Sakala says many Zambians struggle to access local films because the country’s film industry is still in its “infancy” and lacks proper structures and distribution systems. In an interview with Diggers Lite, Sakala noted that technology has advanced faster than the industry can keep pace, creating gaps in film…...
I never get tired of writing about love – Ty2
SMILE hitmaker Ty2 says love will always be his muse, even beyond worship and praise music, because he’s witnessed just how much relationships can shape and shake people’s lives. He says his music is meant to help people express their feelings when they don’t know what to say to their partner. On Phoenix Radio recently,…...
Musicians mourn Chali Bravo
MUSICIANS across Zambia are mourning the loss of legendary producer and Slingbeats Entertainment founder Chali “Bravo” Mulalami, who died on Monday, and is being laid to rest today in a farewell set to celebrate his life and legacy. He passed away on March 3, 2026, at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital in Lusaka after a brief…...
Sangwa turns his movement into a political party
MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa has announced that the movement will transition into a political party after it managed to collect one‑million signatures. He says operational preparations for the party’s participation in the forthcoming general election have already begun, with a national coordination structure established to oversee organisation and provincial coordination. On…...
ECZ slams candidates campaigning in non-existent constituencies ahead of delimitation
ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the commission is perturbed that some politicians have started giving names and campaigning in constituencies that have not been authorised or identified. Meanwhile, Lusaka Province District Electoral Officers have proposed the addition of nine new constituencies to be allocated to the province. On Thursday Munali MP, Mike Mposha who is…...
I’m not sure if I’ll recontest Matero – Sampa
WORKING in government is not one of my callings and, worse still, a minister; even if HH gave me a job today, I would not take it, says Miles Sampa. The Matero PF member of parliament further says he is not sure whether he will contest any position in the forthcoming elections. In an interview,…...
We want to settle Lungu’s burial case via consent judgement – Govt
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says government has been trying to settle the Edgar Lungu burial case with a consent judgement. Meanwhile, Kabesha says he is happy with the digitalisation system at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) warehouse. Speaking to journalists, Thursday, Kabesha said a consent judgement would result in the comfort of…...