Dancehall star battles skin allergy, cyberbullying
RELAX! I had an allergy reaction; the acne is clearing up and I feel great, dancehall star T- Sean assured hundreds of thousands of his concerned fans after disturbing photos of his pockmarked face went viral. Singer, songwriter, producer and most respectably the dancehall daddy, T-Sean, A.K.A Mr Baila, is a celebrated household name behind…...
Mampi performance can get you crazy, but kufwila mukati- Mutati
It’s not just ordinary music lovers who are vibing to local tunes, as politicians and ministers are in on it too. Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati praised artiste Leo Moyo, alias K’millian, for his deep music, describing it as more than just beats, as he told stories with layers of deep meaning, and that…...
DEC nabs 2 ladies attempting to supply cocaine at a university
THE DRUG Enforcement Commission has arrested two ladies after they attempted to supply six pellets of cocaine at a named university. In a statement, DEC Public Relations of Officer Allan Tamba said the Commission also arrested a Nigerian businessman for trafficking in 29 pellets of cocaine which was concealed in cough mixture boxes and earmarked…...
Rising food inflation has further deepened social economic disparities – Govt
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the rising food inflation and escalating cost of living have further deepened social economic disparities. And Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Osward Mungule has urged government to reform the taxation system to ensure equity by increasing the tax base, while reducing burdens on low-income groups. Speaking on Friday…...
Don’t rush HH to appoint, ACC DG a sensitive position -Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says there is no point in rushing President Hakainde Hichilema to appoint a substantive director general at the Anti-Corruption Commission because proper due diligence is needed, given how sensitive the commission is. Recently, a consortium of Civil Society Organisations expressed concern over the continued operation of the ACC without a…...
More women test for HIV than men, reveals ZDHS survey
ZAMSTATS says the 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) has unveiled critical insights into HIV prevention awareness and sexual behaviour among Zambians aged between 15 and 24, with notable differences by geographic locations and sex. ZamStats Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda says according to the survey, analysis by sex shows that there were more…...
BOZ launches K5bn SRF to cushion drought effects
IN A bid to safeguard financial stability and enhance the resilience of the financial sector in the wake of the 2023/24 drought, the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has launched the Stability and Resilience Facility (SRF). The Central Bank explains that under this facility, it shall provide funds to eligible Financial Service Providers (FSPs) for onward…...
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MoH records second Mpox case in Kitwe, 7 cases of cholera in Nakonde
ACTING Health Minister Douglas Syakalima says the ministry has recorded two more cases of cholera in Nakonde District and a second Mpox case in Kitwe. Addressing the media, Friday, Syakalima said the second Mpox case involved a 34-year-old female who presented with symptoms of rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and oral ulcers. “The Ministry of…...
UPND must prepare their prison beds well, they’ll soon lie in them
WE agree with Chavuma UPND member of parliament Victor Lumayi who is urging the Zambia Correctional Service to ensure that prisons are maintained in good conditions as everyone can be a prisoner in future, including those in government now. This is sound advice, especially coming from a member of parliament for the ruling party. As…...
