We have adequate diesel stock – Govt
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has assured that the country has sufficient diesel stock of 64,876,487 litres which is equivalent to 14 days of national consumption. Meanwhile, Oil Marketing Companies Association (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says the erratic shortage of diesel the country is currently experiencing is a result of systematic challenges in the Open…...
HH has restored dignity to chiefs – Itezhi-tezhi MP
ITEZHI-TEZHI UPND MP Twaambo Mutinta says President Hakainde Hichilema has restored dignity and respect to chiefs, recognising them as key partners in development. Mutinta, who also chairs the Parliamentary Committee on Local Government and Chiefs’ Affairs, says he is lobbying for the provision of vehicles for chiefs across the country to strengthen their role in…...
I can make a difference, I’ve learnt from UPND’s bad examples – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says he can make a difference in the country, having learnt a lot from the bad examples of how to not run a country from the UPND government. Meanwhile, Mundubile says Zambia does not enjoy cordial relations with neighbouring countries because of how the UPND government has treated its political…...
Court adjourns Malanji’s judgement
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has adjourned judgement in the matter where former Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba and former Foreign Affairs minister Joseph Malanji are charged with willful failure to comply with laid down procedures and possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime. This was after Lusaka Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga was informed…...
JK celebrates birthday with donation to UTH children’s surgical ward
Legendary musician Jordan Katembula, popularly known as JK, chose to mark his birthday this past Thursday in a unique and heartwarming way. Instead of the usual fanfare, he spent the day at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) children’s surgical ward, where he donated assorted items and brightened the spirits of mothers and their children. For…...
Mpali actress roasts fans for putting unrealistic expectations on celebrities
Mpali actress Natasha Chipepo has slammed fans who shame actors and influencers for living normal lives, like not driving or taking public transport, saying such judgement pressures them to fake wealth and lifestyles, even though they’re just human like everyone else. Chipepo says the entertainment industry has challenges fans rarely see, from tough contracts and…...
5 top ZAMMSA officials have been suspended – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says government has suspended five ZAMMSA senior officials to facilitate ongoing investigations into alleged mismanagement of the Agency. Speaking during a media briefing, Friday, Dr Muchima said government was not sitting on any case or treating anyone as sacred cows. “Let’s come to what is happening to ZAMMSA; resetting. ZAMMSA…...
Award or no award, helping shape people’s lives is my reward – TK
Back in the day, having the tag “Romaside, Romaside” on a track was a major milestone for any Zambian artiste. It meant that the song had been produced by none other than Trevor Siyandi, better known as TK, the legendary producer often likened to Zambia’s own Dr Dre. TK is one of the architects of…...
I am number one in Zambia’s Hip Hop, declares Drifta Trek
When it comes to Hip Hop, debates about who is number one are never-ending. Globally, the genre has always sparked rivalry, and on the Zambian scene, names like Chef 187, Slapdee, and Macky 2 consistently dominate top-five lists. But rapper Njavwanji Sinkala, better known as Drifta Trek, insists that while he respects the three, he…...
Katuta denies spitting, threatening violence against Times photojournalist
CHIENGI Independent member of parliament Given Katuta has told the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that she did not spit or threaten violence against Times of Zambia photojournalist, Henry Chunza. Meanwhile, Katuta has told the court that she thought that Chunza was a UPND cadre, stating that he was dressed like one. This is in a case…...