10 years on and P-Jay’s legacy still lives – Slap Dee
Exactly 10 years ago today, the music industry suffered a huge loss. A young and promising music sensation, PJ The Future, took his last breath, leaving a void which remains unfilled. On December 21, 2014, the nation woke up to the heartbreaking news that Brian Cheengwa, famously known as P-Jay, had died after being involved…...
HH hails athletes, urges them to acquire financial literacy
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has encouraged athletes to look after their money to avoid living a life of regrets after retiring. The Head of State has also directed the Secretary to Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, and sports federation leaders to collaborate with financial institutions to offer financial literacy training to athletes in Zambia. Speaking during a luncheon…...
2024 has been an incredible year – NOCZ
THE National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) has described 2024 as an incredible sporting year for Zambia. NOCZ President Alfred Foloko said the Paris Olympics will forever hold a special place in Zambia’s history, with the country finally claiming a medal after 28 years. Sprinter Muzala Samukonga flew Zambia’s flag high at the Paris Olympics […]
We’ve approved 21 power supply agreements this year – ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has reviewed and approved 21 power supply agreements, 26 power purchase agreements and 14 power agreements relating to importation of power in 2024. And ERB says it will review Zesco’s emergency tariff application next month-end further, acknowledging that it was anticipated that Zesco would have difficulties implementing the…...
Fan feedback on Born to Win album has been incredible – Roberto
Zambian superstar Roberto says he has experienced considerable growth since releasing his 19-track album Born to Win in October. The project has been generating some talk on social media, with standout tracks like Make Love Tonight, Born to Win, and Casanova emerging as fan favourites. Interestingly, Roberto himself shares a deep connection with these songs,…...
To cry or to dance, or to dance while crying: Yo Maps’ My Hero
Artiste Yo Maps yesterday dropped the title track for his forthcoming album, My Hero, and as usual, fans are relating to the song. It is about the pain of losing a mother and dealing with relatives who only show up to support after the fact, when they never raised a finger while she was alive…...
Ruff Kid’s new single could be hotter than his marijuana
Artiste Ruff Kid has released a new single titled “Mina Nawe”, featuring Sibah Music and Ufazinator and his fans are giving it some raving reviews. Lately, when you come across a post from Ruff Kid, he’s often surrounded by clouds of smoke from weed and its through those clouds, months ago, that he announced he’d…...
Thieves steal chemicals from an agriculture officer’s house
POLICE say thieves broke into a house in Choma and stole a chemical belonging to the Ministry of Agriculture. Southern Province Police Commissioner Auxensio Daka said police have recorded a report of burglary and theft reported by Chris Chanda, a 36-year-old Agriculture Extension Officer from Mbabala Township in Choma. “…Chanda reported that unknown persons broke…...
Unauthorised individuals wearing military regalia will be arrested, warns IG
LAW enforcement agencies have warned that unauthorised individuals wearing military attire or items resembling military uniforms will face the full force of the law. In a statement, Friday, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba, speaking on behalf of other law enforcement wings, urged the textile industry, traders and the public to refrain from the unlicensed…...
Cheques will be phased out starting June 2026 – BoZ
THE Bank of Zambia has announced that cheques will no longer be accepted as a payment instrument from June 24, 2026. In a statement, Friday, the Central Bank’s communications department stated that the decision followed countrywide stakeholder consultations held between July and November 2024. The bank explained that the decision to phase out cheques was…...
