IMF lowers Zambia’s GDP growth projection due to load shedding
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downwards its GDP growth projection for Zambia from 5.8 per cent to 5.2 per cent for 2025 and from 6.4 per cent to 5.6 per cent for 2026 in its latest World Economic Outlook. Last month, the IMF predicted a GDP growth of 5.8 percent for the country…...
Kunda shines at Miss Universe, as crown goes to Mexico
AS the 74th Miss Universe pageant concluded on Friday, Zambia’s representative Kunda Mwamulima walked off the global stage with grace, even though she unfortunately didn’t make it to the Top 30. The crown went to Mexico, with Thailand taking First Runner-up, Venezuela Second Runner-up, the Philippines Third Runner-up, and Côte d’Ivoire Fourth Runner-up. The 74th…...
Winston goes vocal, as he talks about music and his inspiration
PENSULO hit maker Winston Moyo says he never saw himself as an entertainer, insisting that his journey into showbiz happened naturally, not by design. He says music was simply a passion that grew from his early days, long before releasing albums or performing for crowds ever crossed his mind. Winston says “Pensulo” itself was a…...
Speaker rules Mtayachalo out of order over KCM operational challenges claim
FIRST Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Attractor Chisangano, on Friday ruled that Chama North PF MP Yotam Mtayachalo was out of order for saying that Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is facing operational challenges without providing evidence. Meanwhile, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says it is misleading to claim KCM is failing, stating…...
Ba Matero laments after his social media pages go missing
AS if life copied his comedy skits, Francis Nundwe, better known as Ba Matero, is facing a bitter irony as the comedian who jokes about stealing on camera now has his own social media pages taken down due to relentless reports. His first account, with 1.5 million followers, was reported and taken down. Not one…...
Let’s grow up as a country and avoid repeating costly mistakes – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the nation should “grow up” and avoid repeating mistakes that have cost it, such as accumulating too much debt. Meanwhile, President Hichilema has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Agribusiness by Mulungushi University. Speaking at the Special Convocation ceremony, Friday, President Hichilema said the country should be a building…...
Treat youths who attacked Lubinda like criminals, UPND tells police
UPND Deputy Secretary General Getrude Imenda has called on the police to arrest the youths who attacked Given Lubinda in Kabwe, saying the UPND is a party of peace. In an interview, Thursday, Imenda urged the police to treat the youths like any other criminal. She condemned the attack on Lubinda, saying it was hooliganism…...
Vikacha stars in Anne Kansiime’s latest comedy skit
COMEDIAN Vikacha has scored a major career milestone after landing a spot in Ugandan comedy queen Anne Kansiime’s hit series Don’t Mess with Kansiime. The Kampala-shot collaboration has set social media buzzing, marking one of the rare moments a local entertainer features in the long-running African comedy favourite. Vikacha has become a household name in…...
State asks ConCourt to remove HH from Mundubile’s petition
THE State has asked the Constitutional Court to remove President Hakainde Hichilema from the petition where Brian Mundubile and Lusaka Lawyer Celestine Mukandila are seeking a declaration that he is not eligible to stand as a Presidential candidate. Solicitor General Marshal Muchende argues that the Attorney General is the right person to be petitioned for…...
HRC condemns Lubinda abduction, demands arrests
THE Human Rights Commission has condemned the recent harassment of PF acting president Given Lubinda, describing it as dehumanising and a violation of his right to security. The Commission also says political party cadres must not assume the powers of law enforcement, warning that such actions risk anarchy and widespread human rights violations. Recently, the…...