Zambians like stepping on artistes talents in their criticism – Chester
Moses Ng’andwe, alias Chester, has raised an important point about the way Zambians often crush the spirits of others. He says there’s a common tendency to label artistes as “finished,” dismissing their talents and dreams. This criticism, he explains, leads to frustration, pushing individuals down a path where alcohol and other destructive habits seem like…...
Hurtful, mean comments on my character have taken a toll on me – Zuba actress
Actress Stella Sikana, who brings the character of Tapiwa to life in Zuba, says her biggest struggle off-screen has been enduring hurtful and mean comments about her acting skills on social media. She explains that people often struggle to distinguish between her on-screen character and real-life persona, failing to realise that the characters are fictional…...
I’m not in an abusive marriage, Macky 2 is not violent – Haantinga
Rapper Mulaza Kaira, alias Macky 2, has a strong advocate in his wife, Haantinga, who is setting the record straight about their marriage. She denies being in an abusive relationship, insisting that she is happy, and that her husband is not violent. Instead, she describes him as a sweetheart and a genuinely kind man. Haantinga…...
Jimmy Carter’s remarkable legacy is deeply felt in Zambia – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has conveyed his message of condolences to the Americans on the passing of former US president Jimmy Carter. Signing the book of condolences at the American Embassy, Friday, President Hichilema said Carter’s remarkable legacy was strongly felt in Zambia. “On behalf of the Zambian people and myself, I extend our heartfelt condolences…...
Projects worth $10bn in investment costs were approved in 2024 – ZEMA
THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says it approved 1,325 development projects in 2024, with a total investment value of US$10 billion. In a statement, Friday, ZEMA Board Chairperson Professor Lovejoy Malambo said the majority of the approved projects were in the mining sector. “At its 27th ordinary meeting held on 27th December 2024, the…...
IT technician in court for stealing Hiace bus
A 28-YEAR-OLD IT technician of Libala South has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Hiace bus. Clement Njala is facing one count of theft of a motor vehicle Contrary to Section 281(a) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence allege that Njala,…...
High Court to hear Lusambo’s bail application on Jan 8
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court says it will hear former Kabushi PF MP Bowman Lusambo’s renewed application for bail pending appeal on January 8, 2025. On November 8, 2024, the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court sentenced Lusambo to four years imprisonment with hard labour on corruption charges. Lusaka Magistrate Faides Hamaundu also fined him K27,000 for…...
We’ll participate in all upcoming by-elections – UKA
THE United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has resolved that it will participate in all the upcoming by-elections. Further, the alliance says the process to identify the UKA flag bearer will be concluded by March 31, 2025. In a statement, Friday, UKA Media chairperson Saboi Imboela, however, said the Alliance was open to any opposition strategies that…...
Chingola illegal miner dies
A 30-YEAR-OLD illegal miner has died after the earth pile collapsed on him while conducting illegal mining activities at the OB16 mining dumping site in Kapisha area, Chingola. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba identified the deceased as Luckson Kachusha. Mweemba said the accident occurred on Wednesday when Kachusha and three others trespassed on the OB16…...
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