Court halts FAZ polls, as Siwale denies involvement in legal action
FAZ has confirmed that its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was scheduled to take place in Livingstone today has been cancelled following a court order restraining the association from proceeding with presidential elections. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga confirmed the development in a statement issued by Communications Manager Sydney Mungala yesterday. Kamanga said FAZ…...
Be strong, no sex before marriage, Xaven tells Nez Long
I REALLY want to have a child very soon, says Rachel Chakwa Mwewa alias Xaven The Kopala Queen. But before we get to her desire to get married and pop out kids every year, yes, she said that, let’s talk about her views on sex before marriage. Featuring on the ZMB Talk show with Edna recently, Xaven said…...
Lungu’s ‘proxy’ loses three-storey Ibex Hill lodge
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has forfeited a three-storey lodge in Ibex Hill to the state, allegedly developed by former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The court ruled that the lodge, owned by Charles Phiri, is reasonably suspected to be a proceed of crime. It emphasised that neither Lungu nor Phiri provided…...
Jae cash shares how the death of his baby mama changed his life
There are moments in life which shake you to your core. For Jae Cash, an artiste known for his powerful lyrics and undeniable confidence, the weight of personal loss reshaped his entire world. In his recent appearance on The Pod House Podcast, he opened up about the struggles behind the success, his journey from childhood,…...
B-Flows over ZAM to unite artistes
The Zambia Association of Musicians has ushered in a new leadership, with renowned artiste Brian Bwembya, popularly known as B-Flow, as president while Yahya Kaba, alias KB, is vice president. B-Flow won the presidency with 56 votes, defeating his rival, Kaputula Amon, who secured only 27 votes. His campaign focused on inclusive leadership and increasing…...
I’m re-contesting in 2026, says Tasila, as she advocates for higher pay for councillors
CHAWAMA PF member of parliament Tasila Lungu has encouraged women to take up more leadership positions because they are the majority population. Tasila, who says she is re-contesting as Chawama MP in 2026, says her dad, former president Edgar Lungu, has always given her advice on how to handle issues in her constituency. Meanwhile, Tasila…...
Mopani, KCM financially viable – Kabuswe
MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe says Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) are financially sound and have put plans in place to meet their outstanding obligations to suppliers and contractors of goods and services. In a ministerial statement to Parliament, Thursday, Kabuswe said both companies were working round the clock to ensure that all outstanding payments…...
Court forfeits 43,903 Mukula logs to the state
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has forfeited 43,903 illegally harvested Mukula logs to the state, as they are tainted property. This is in a matter where Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri had asked the court to forfeit the 43,903 Mukula timber logs to the state. Phiri was seeking a…...
ZICA urges govt to adopt international public sector accounting standards
THE Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has urged government to transition to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) to strengthen the management of public finances. ZICA Vice President Joseph Matimba noted that several African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania and Rwanda, had made several strides in the management of public finances…...
S/Province recorded 334 defilement cases in 2024 – Police
POLICE have disclosed that Southern Province recorded 334 defilement cases in 2024, with Choma district having the highest number at 46. Police have further revealed that in the first two months of 2025, the province recorded 51 defilement cases. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka, in a statement covering 2024 and January to February…...
