Zambia Athletics declares 2026 year of growth
ZAMBIA Athletics (ZA) president Major Bernard Bwalya has called for unity, discipline and collective delivery across the sport, declaring 2026 a year of reform, innovation and growth, following the conclusion of national and provincial elections In a message addressed to Provincial Athletics Area Boards, Bwalya said the recently conducted provincial elections marked a new chapter…...
Don’t mistake toxic relationships for love – Izrael
WITH timeless hits like So Lucky, Siku Yalelo and Kunvela Nimvela, all-round musical powerhouse Izrael has reflected on his journey through the music industry. He explains that his song Walimbikila is more than just a track, as it serves as a powerful commentary on gender-based violence, highlighting how many people remain in toxic relationships thinking…...
Raycie’s twerking marathon stuns L/stone revellers at Danny Kaya New Year bash
PATRONS in the tourist capital danced their way into 2026 in high spirits as local female rapper Raycie Mamah Jamah took over the stage, dropping low and rolling her waist during a twerking-fuelled performance. Her unapologetic energy sent cheers rippling through the crowd at the New Year’s Eve show, which was headlined by Danny Kaya…...
I lost a $1 million Amarula deal over “hangover” line – Roberto
AMARULA hitmaker Roberto has revealed that a single line “gives me hangover” in his song caused him to lose a $1 million partnership with the company that produces the popular liqueur. Featuring on the Mic’d Up with PK podcast recently, the artiste, who has amassed 1.1 billion content views across platforms like TuneCore and Apple…...
Slapdee, Jay Rox share secret behind their studio chemistry
RAPPERS Slapdee and Jay Rox recently gave fans a glimpse into the chemistry and creative process behind their many collaborative bangers, with Jay Rox saying their songs work because they understand each other. Speaking on how their studio sessions unfold, Jay Rox explained that their time together rarely begins with music. Instead, the two spend…...
Washing PF dirty linen in public is childish – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says she will not join the “childishness” of discussing internal party matters in public. Phiri says any party grievances should be discussed internally, as the PF is a family of people who are on speaking terms. On Wednesday, Given Lubinda reminded members that he has powers of the…...
Bishop Banda won’t appear alone, we’ll join him at DEC – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe has vowed to walk with Archbishop Alick Banda when he appears for questioning at the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) this Monday. On Thursday, DEC Director General Nason Banda urged Archbishop Banda to avoid bringing “unnecessary people” when he appears for questioning. However, in a statement yesterday, Dr M’membe, who…...
They plan to hand PF, Tonse to another opposition party – Kapyanga
MPIKA PF MP Francis Kapyanga claims that there are manoeuvres within PF to have the party and Tonse Alliance delivered to a named opposition political party. He adds that the same opposition party has certain political figures flocking to it to form an alliance and endorse a flagbearer for 2026. Kapyanga was commenting on the…...
Imingalato won’t bring much-needed peace – Bishop Chisanga
CATHOLIC Bishop, the Right Reverend Patrick Chisanga, says the only way to bring about much-needed peace is through genuine dialogue, humility, justice and truth. Bishop Chisanga says neither “imingalato” nor a facade of dialogue will bring true peace to the nation. Speaking during his homily during the New Year celebrations at the Cathedral in Mansa,…...
$14.7bn in actualised investments shows Zambia is doing well with bilateral relations – EAZ
ECONOMICS Association of Zambia (EAZ) National Secretary Dr Nicholus Mainza says the nation should be more receptive to investments, as it is the only way jobs will be created. Dr Mainza was commenting on the $14.7 billion in actualised investments recently disclosed by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA). In an interview, Dr Mainza said such…...