I expected to win 5, not 3 awards – Jemax
This past week, all eyes were on the much-anticipated Kwacha Music Awards. While some artistes walked out of the Lusaka Music Club with smiles, others couldn’t hide their disappointment as the night didn’t go as they hoped. The range of disappointment varied, while others were nominated in so many categories and went home with zero…...
‘Boring’ comedian Ken Dumbo earns international award nomination
His critics say he’s “too boring” for comedy and should stick to MCing. But Ken Dumbo has managed to snag his first international nomination at the prestigious African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA). This milestone pushes him into the ranks of Africa’s top comedic talent, proving that sometimes, the best punchline is in scoring success. The…...
Losing awards doesn’t hurt, I’m among the highest paid artistes – Drimz
With just one social media post, artiste Drimz arguably stole the spotlight from Kwacha Music Award winners. After going home empty-handed in all four categories he was nominated in, the artiste spoke his mind, urging his fans not just to dance to his beats but to vote for him when it really counts. Despite his…...
Mordecaii talks leaving Kazadi, being blocked from performing at Kwacha Awards
While most fans were shocked when Kazadi Music announced that they had parted ways with Gen Z artiste Mordecaii Munjoma, he says he saw it coming from a distance. He says while there were no dramatic clashes, a lack of communication signalled some deeper issues. With his album release shrouded by uncertainty and his inquiries…...
I almost quit after being in an accident on the way to audition for Icon Zambia – Emmanuel
Emmanuel Muleba’s journey to winning ‘The Icon Zambia’ competition exemplifies the power of persistence. After a terrifying accident on his way from Kitwe to Lusaka for the audition, doubts began to flood his mind. He felt overwhelmed by the challenges ahead, and the frightening experience left him shaken. For a brief moment, he considered abandoning…...
Court acquits Lusambo’s wife, as he gets 4 years for corruption
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court has sentenced former Kabushi PF MP Bowman Lusambo to four years imprisonment with hard labour on corruption charges. This was despite his lawyer’s plea for the court to spare Lusambo’s political career by not giving him a custodial sentence. Lusaka Magistrate Faides Hamaundu has also fined Lusambo K27,000 for…...
PF has formed an alliance with itself, they should call it ‘Neka alliance’ – Saboi
UKA member Saboi Imboela has mocked the PF, saying they have successfully formed an alliance with themselves, adding that instead of calling their alliance Tonse, they should call it Neka Alliance. Further, Imboela says PF can’t belong to both Tonse and the United Kwacha Alliance, as the latter is not polygamous. And Imboela has lamented…...
High Court denies Esther leave to appeal forfeiture of flats
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has denied former First Lady Esther Lungu leave to appeal its judgement forfeiting her 15 double-storey flats to the state. The High Court has also ruled that Esther’s grounds of appeal do not reveal any realistic prospects of succeeding. Following the court’s judgement forfeiting her properties…...
I’ve employed more persons with disabilities than all my predecessors – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says under very difficult circumstances, he has managed to employ more persons with disabilities than all his predecessors combined. And the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services says over 1,097 persons with disabilities have been recruited as teachers between 2021 and 2023. Speaking when he met various organisations for persons with…...
Zesco must interrogate former board member’s concerns – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has urged Zesco to interrogate the resignation of one of its board members, Dr Jolly Kamwanga, arguing his concerns are serious and worth looking into. Dr Kamwanga resigned on Wednesday, citing a lack of transparency and respect for due process in the board’s governance practices. In a resignation letter addressed to…...
