From “savage” lecturer to PS, Pollen reveals how he juggled five jobs before 2021 appointment
IF you studied at the University of Zambia, you know that getting top marks wasn’t easy. Gabriel Pollen, famously nicknamed the “savage” lecturer, earned that reputation while teaching Economics, often challenging students even when they felt they’d done their best. However, Pollen says his tough approach was deliberate, as he wanted to push students to…...
He abandoned me after I got him a K117,000 village banking loan, wife laments
A WOMAN of Mtendere has lamented before court that after she got a Village Banking loan of K117,000 for her husband, he started spending nights away from home and later abandoned her. In this matter, Memory Masange, 35, has sued her husband, Daniel Phiri, 45, for divorce, citing his desertion of their matrimonial home, failure…...
“Hubby infected me with syphilis, claiming he caught it from a widow he felt pity for”
A LUSAKA woman has told the court that her husband repeatedly infected her with syphilis, claiming he contracted the disease from a woman he took pity on after her husband died. This is in a case where Charity Chifwembe, 45, of Kamanga compound, has sued her husband, Chilembwe Kandala, 55, for marriage reconciliation, citing lack…...
Tonse alliance members reconcile on Day of Prayer
THE Tonse alliance has resolved its wrangles in commemoration of the National Day of Prayer. Speaking to journalists after their meeting, Saturday, Alliance Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda said the alliance had ironed out what was worrying most Zambians. Nakacinda said the alliance agreed to anchor everything they were going to do in truth and honesty…...
U17 girls ready for World Cup – Kanyemba
UNDER-17 Women’s National Team coach Carol Kanyemba has declared her side ready for World Cup taking place in Morocco. Kanyemba says the Copper Princesses are physically, mentally, and tactically prepared for their opening Group F clash against Paraguay today. Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated tie, Kanyemba expressed confidence in her team’s readiness and attitude, noting […]
Zesco edges 7-goal thriller against Jwaneng Galaxy
ZESCO United has moved a step closer to securing qualification for the group stage of Africa’s second-tier club competition after edging Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana 4-3 in a thrilling second preliminary round, first-leg encounter played at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. A first-half brace from striker Amine Hiver and two second-half goals from defenders…...
DP party challenges ECZ to extend voter registration
DEMOCRATIC Progressive Party (DPP) leader Antonio Mwanza has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to extend the period for mass voter registration, arguing that the one-month duration is not adequate. And Mwanza claims that ECZ is colluding with the UPND to suppress the numbers of registered voters in areas like Lusaka and the Copperbelt,…...
Breast sucking does not prevent breast cancer – MQHZ
NEXT time you want a man to suck your breasts, find a better excuse because Dr Quince Mwabu of Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has strongly warned against the misconception that doing so reduces the risk of breast cancer. Dr Mwabu says the theory is not supported by scientific evidence. If anything, he…...
Police detain Livingstone cop for swindling job seekers
LIVINGSTONE police have detained an officer who allegedly swindled K17,410 from unsuspecting individuals by falsely promising to secure employment and facilitate the release of detained suspects. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka named the officer as Constable Imangolwa Chibunda, 29, of Livingstone Central Police Station, who had gone into hiding after his victims lodged…...
We’re working hard to make the time of suffering shorter – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is working hard to make this time of suffering shorter, stating that he believes the country will overcome challenges such as load shedding with God’s guidance. President Hichilema has also asked the country to pray for closure on the burial of late former president Edgar Lungu. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says…...