News Diggers! Lite Edition 086 Sunday September 29, 2024
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Menopause
Sitting down with a couple of women I had just met at the airport waiting for a delayed flight turned out to be interesting. We discussed and laughed like old friends who were meeting for a reunion. Our conversations were full of sisterly love and among the many things we discussed, we touched on the […]
Celebrities are invited to Lusaka July; influencers, work harder for an invite
LUSAKA July, a prestigious fashion event, is back tomorrow with the theme ‘Stars in the Land of Copper’. The 2024 edition will celebrate Zambian fashion in honor of the nation’s 60 years of independence, adding an exciting element to this national milestone. However, not every star in the land has received an invitation to this…...
Winning even one Kwacha Music Award would be great, competition is tough – Mordecaii
JUST a year into his musical career, Mordecaii is already turning heads with his hit singles, earning him nominations in two prestigious categories of the 2024 Kwacha Music Awards. The young artiste says winning even a single award would be a significant achievement for him, but notes that this year’s competition is tough, with every…...
Govt to spend over K558m on sports, recreation in 2025
GOVERNMENT has increased its expenditure for sports, recreation, culture and religion from K493,427,813 to K558,704,668 for the year 2025. The K558 million represents 0.3 percent of the total national budget that government plans to spend next year. The 0.3 percent allocated to recreation, culture and religion represents the lowest share of the 2025 national budget…...
Triple M speaks about his relationship with Aqualaskin after baby mama controversy
A FEW months ago, the internet broke when Aqualaskin dropped a bombshell, accusing his close friend Triple M of betraying him by sleeping with his baby mama, Tina. Triple M has finally responded, saying he took this long to share his side because he had to cool down a bit. However, instead of addressing the…...
Court convicts Kampyongo’s wife of corruption as ex-minister walks free
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted Shiwang’andu PF MP Stephen Kampyongo in a matter where he was jointly charged with his wife, Wanziya Chirwa for corruption. However, Lusaka Magistrate Sylvia Munyinya has convicted and sentenced Chirwa to three years’ simple imprisonment for being in possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. In this…...
Amapiano star Boohle praises Zambian music’s diversity
If you’re a fan of Amapiano, you’ve probably grooved to the beats of Boohle, the artiste behind the hit “Hamba Wena.” Last weekend she graced the country for the very first time, lighting up the stage at the Fanta Music Festival. Boohle couldn’t contain her excitement as she witnessed her fans singing along during her…...
Grabbing my flats was expected – Esther
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court has forfeited 15 double-storey flats belonging former first lady Esther Lungu to the state after determining that they are tainted properties. Speaking to the press after the court’s ruling yesterday, former head of state Edgar Lungu and Esther both revealed that they were not surprised by the outcome. In…...
Angola thumps Zambia
ZAMBIA has started its Under-20 Cosafa Cup defence with a humiliating 3-1 defeat to 2022 semifinalists, Angola, in a Group B match played at the ABB Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique yesterday. Angola outplayed the Junior Chipolopolo boys, who struggled to score from the many chances created in the first match of the regional championship being…...
