Intermittent fasting is not starvation
ONE day, a certain man decided he was tired of being depressed and anxious all the time so he would just starve himself until he exited the land of the living. He locked himself in his room and vowed to stay in his bed until his ancestors came to escort him to the other side. […]
A gender predicament: my child has two sexual organs, narrates mother
GOING through pregnancy is hard. But giving birth to an intersex baby prematurely and having to deal with the baby’s other health issues while constantly being mocked by neighbours is unthinkable. I wish no one had to go through this but unfortunately, this is just a fraction of what 30-year-old Sara Nyirenda has had to…...
DEC nabs 6 Tanzanians, a Zambian for trafficking in 59kgs of cannabis, Benylin
THE Drug Enforcement Commission in Chirundu, through its Anti-Drugs Operation Division, has arrested six Tanzanians and a Zambian for trafficking 59.19kgs of high-grade cannabis and 96 bottles of Benylin. The Commission has also seized a luxury coach services bus that was used in committing the offence. In a statement, Saturday, DEC Public Relations Officer Mwenge…...
Alcohol you buy, but chlorine you want for free – Masebo
AT the height of the cholera epidemic, one constant complaint from relatives of patients has been that it is hard to know the whereabouts, and condition, of their loved ones. Health Minister Sylvia Masebo took time to interact with some of the relatives of cholera patients who were gathered at Heroes Stadium, Saturday, to assure…...
A Glimpse into the Life of Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe: Juggling Public Service and Personal Pursuits
Embarking on a journey through the life of a distinguished public figure like Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe unveils not only the intricacies of political service but also the human side of leadership. In this extensive exploration, we delve into the multifaceted layers of Haimbe’s existence, shedding light on the delicate balance between public duty and…...
Shiwang’andu, Mpika district by-elections fraudulent – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party Leader Fred M’membe has described the by-elections which will be held in Shiwang’andu and Mpika districts as fraudulent and a waste of money and time. The Electoral Commission of Zambia set January 23, 2024 as the date for the two Ward By-Elections in Mayembe Ward in Shiwang’andu District and Kapamba Ward in Mipka…...
My wife used juju to stop my manhood from functioning, Lsk man tells court
In a tumultuous tale of marital strife, Onesmus Simambo, a 46-year-old man from John Laing, made a shocking revelation in court, claiming that his wife, Prisca Njobvu, had used black magic (juju), to render his manhood dysfunctional. The courtroom drama unfolded as the couple, married for 19 years, sought a divorce, with each party hurling…...
Nkombo on presidential ambitions: If people say so, who am I to say no?
GARY Nkombo. Many know him as a no-nonsense straight talker with some legendary one liners. But today, we get a chance to learn how he came to be the man he is today. Did you know he is a teacher by training? Can you imagine him teaching you English and grading you? He also shares…...
Govt postpones Shikapwasha’s burial, moves church service to Mulungushi
GOVERNMENT has postponed the official burial programme for former information and media minister Lt Gen Ronnie Shikapwasha to Sunday, January 21. Lt Gen Shikapwasha initially supposed to be put to rest on January 20. In a statement, Saturday, Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa stated that the official funeral church service for Lt Gen Shikapwasha would…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 0014 Sunday January 21, 2024
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