Officers who refuse to open joint accounts with wives should resign – ZNS commander

ZAMBIA National Service (ZNS) Commander Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi has advised the wives of ZNS officers to report their husbands if they refuse to open a joint bank account. He adds that once the joint accounts are opened, the wives should also receive text message notifications of the transactions, citing himself as an example, saying…...
Vote for HH in 2026 if you want free education to continue – Musokotwane

FINANCE Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has advised young people to vote for President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND in 2026 if they want free education to be guaranteed. And Dr Musokotwane says many people in rural and urban areas keep praising the UPND government for how well they handled the drought response programme. During his debate…...
Things are bad at Mopani, they’re de-campaigning you daddy, HH’s die-hard cadre laments

DADDY, they are de-campaigning you here on the Copperbelt, things are not okay, says UPND member Frank Zimba, popularly known as Fimba Upoke. Zimba has lamented that it has been over a year since International Resources Holdings (IRH) invested in Mopani Copper Mines, but the locals have not benefited from it. He also claims that…...
Zambia’s future is threatened because adults have no morals – Minister

OUR future is becoming threatened because we, as adults, have no morals, says Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri. During his debate on the Presidential address, Thursday, Phiri urged members of parliament to conduct themselves in a respectable manner. “The speech on the first page described this as an August House. That means this House is [comprised]…...
Miss Universe judges confront Jila over accusation that Alice hooked her up

Miss Universe Zambia National Director, Alice Rowlands Musukwa, has firmly denied allegations that she ever arranged for her models to meet men. The controversy resurfaced during a heated and emotional live TV confrontation with Miss Universe 2018 contestant Jila Makina. In 2018, Jila Makina was crowned Miss Universe Zambia Second Princess under Alice’s guidance. Later…...
I’m on the ground to hear from Nchanga people about my candidacy – Macky 2

RAPPER Mulaza Kaira, alias Macky 2, is wasting no time hitting the ground in Nchanga Constituency. He says he has already started interacting and engaging with the people, spending most of his time doing groundwork and getting a feel for how residents have received the news of his intention to run for member of parliament…...
Music hasn’t been my income spinner, says Choklet as he calls out today’s “trash lyrics”

FROM deep down my heart, I would rate today’s music 80 percent lyrically poor and morally degrading, says Roy Kazembe, alias Choklet. Choklet, a veteran of Zambia’s entertainment space, is not mincing his words, calling out the “trash, bubblegum kind of lyrics”. Having spent over 20 years in the industry, Choklet, who has produced several…...
Vinchenzo launches Mbalule Zilile record label

AFTER about three years of planning, strategising and putting things in place, Vinchenzo, popularly known as “The Beer President,” has taken a bold step in his music career by launching his own record label, Mbalule Zilile Entertainment. His decision to start a record label stems from his passion for helping others, but this time, he…...
Zambia, Mozambique discuss possible energy partnership

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has held bilateral discussions with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, focusing on strengthening ties between Zambia and Mozambique and exploring potential areas of economic cooperation. According to a statement issued by State House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, the two leaders met on the sidelines of the inauguration of Namibia’s fifth President and…...
ZAM has become more influential under my leadership – Munsanda

Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) president, Davison Munsanda, has revealed a surge in membership renewals following a recent announcement mandating artistes to renew their affiliation. ZAM had set February 20, 2025, as the deadline for artistes to pay the K300 membership renewal fee to qualify for participation in the elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) on…...