I found Zambia a depressing sight after visiting Dubai – Banda
ADVANCEMENT in technology has given most people in society the opportunity to see places they have never been before. The coming of social media, smart phones, and the internet has allowed the less privileged to at least see the much talked about developed world. It has also allowed us to see what the universe looks…...
Travelogue: People out there love Bally
JUST before take-off at KKIA, I received a message from my boss, “we want a travelogue from Brussels”. Talk about pressure! For some reason, I didn’t think it would be an eventful trip, or that I would experience anything worth writing about but I couldn’t have been more wrong. There was enough chimpwena, some valuable…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 006 Sunday December 24, 2023
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Cholera death toll rises to 74
THE Ministry of Health has in the last 24 hours recorded 100 new cholera cases with five deaths in Lusaka, Eastern and Northern Provinces. According to information released by the ministry yesterday, the new cholera cases were recorded in Lusaka, Luangwa, Chilanga, Chongwe, Vubwi, Petauke and Mpulungu districts. The cumulative number of deaths since January…...
Lightning kills 2 Lumezi teens
TWO 16-year-old juveniles have died after they were struck by lightning in Chamtowa ward of Lumezi District in Eastern Province. The two teenagers met their fate after they started following around a group of Nyau dancers that was fundraising for Christmas celebrations. Lumezi District Commissioner Lufeyo Ngoma confirmed the incident which occurred on Thursday at…...
Chinese national steals employer’s K100,000 in Kitwe
POLICE on the Copperbelt Province are investigating a matter in which a Chinese national allegedly stole US$5,000, equivalent to about K100,000, from his employer Golden King investment. In a statement, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed that Wang Zhenlang, an accountant at the same company informed the company that he had stopped working and wanted…...
Tay Grin to M-Nae Nae; “I’ll replace the Fortuner”
SO, it came to pass that renowned socialite Mutale Mwanza had been involved in an accident and escaped ‘unhurt’. Her new Toyota Fortuner however had its front end extensively damaged, and she was not happy about it. “No problem”, said her lover, “we’ll replace the machine”. In a post on her Facebook page, Mutale thanked…...
Cost of living up by K96.81
THE cost of living for December for a family of five in Lusaka has increased to K9,157.41 from the K9,060.60 recorded in November 2023, representing an increase of K96.81. According to the JCTR’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), the increase in the basket is attributed to the rise in average prices of some commodities…...
What’s happening this weekend?
1. What: The Mother of All Sunday Chills Who: Yo maps Where: Royal Park Chilenje When: Sunday (Christmas eve) Time: 18:00hrs till late 2. What: Pole Pole Ultimate tour extended Who: Pompi & Esther Chungu Where: Worship Power House Church(Lusaka) When: Today (Saturday) Time: 18:00hrs Tickets: K200 3. What: Wine & Dine with Mutale Mwanza…...