ICGLR asks Zambia to host DRC peace meeting
THE International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has asked Zambia to host a meeting of Ministers of Defence and Chiefs of Defence Forces from member countries to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement, Saturday, Ministry of Defence Principal Public Relations Officer Paul Shalala said…...
Slyvester Mwila returns in bid for 12th Mr Zambia title
THE quest to crown Zambia’s strongest and most sculpted athlete reaches its climax tonight as 11-time champion Slyvester Mwila returns to the stage with the aim to reclaim his dominance at the ZED Nationals 2025 Mr Zambia contest at Government Complex in Lusaka. Mwila, a towering figure in Zambian bodybuilding, has been absent from competition…...
FAZ strengthens national team with Key management appointments
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has bolstered its national team structures by appointing Napsa Stars FC Chief Executive Officer Charles Chakatazya and senior sports medic Dr George Magwende to new oversight roles covering management and medical affairs respectively. The pair will serve as overall supervisors across all national teams, a move FAZ says is…...
RCV explains awards criteria: Artistes are judged on christian values, not just music
EARLIER this week, gospel artiste Kings Malembe stirred conversation after publicly questioning the selection of winners at this year’s Radio Christian Voice (RCV) Media Awards, insisting that the ceremony must reflect fairness, transparency and true merit. Radio Christian Voice hosted its second annual music awards, honouring standout talent in the gospel music industry. Pastor Gift…...
Pole Pole – The Untold Story of Pompi
GOSPEL music powerhouse Pompi has lifted the curtain on his personal and professional journey in the documentary ‘Pole Pole – The Untold Story of Pompi,’ which premiered last year in cinemas and is now available on YouTube. The film traces the singer’s evolution from his early days as a secular artiste to becoming a leading…...
I developed tough skin to survive racism in Australia – Sampa the Great
ZAMBIA’S global music sensation, Sampa the Great, says breaking into Australia’s music scene was not easy because she faced a lot of racism as one of the few Black faces in the industry. She says she survived that environment by developing a tough skin, refusing to internalise the racism and continuing to perform even when…...
Petersen explains why he stepped back from social commentary: “I’ve family responsibilities”
ARTISTE Petersen says while fans still associate him with hard-hitting songs like Anyandule and the commentary that once defined his music, he no longer sings on those topics because the system is not as tolerant as it was in the past. Petersen adds that he does not “hold the title deeds” for speaking out on…...
I’m the king of collaborations, declares Nezlong
AT first listen, the hit song “Aye” might make people think the featured artistes own the track, as they dominate most of the song, leaving Nezlong with only one verse. However, the hitmaker, who has declared himself the king of collaborations, explains that his collaborations always succeed because he knows how to bring different artistes…...
Munir, Mukandila relaunch contempt proceedings against Parliament
LUSAKA Lawyer Celestine Mukandila and Munir Zulu have filed a fresh application for contempt proceedings against Speaker Nelly Mutti, Justice Minister Princess Kasune and MPs on the Select Committee for their involvement in Bill 7 proceedings, which the Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional. Others cited include First Deputy Speaker Attractor Malungo Chisangano, Second Deputy Speaker Moses…...
Tonse to use FDD for Chawama by-election
TONSE Alliance National Coordinator Chris Zumani Zimba has disclosed that the alliance will use FDD as its Special Purpose Vehicle for the Chawama parliamentary by-election set for January 15, 2026. The by-election was necessitated after Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti declared the Chawama seat vacant following the continued absence of the former member…...