The surgeon who prays before cutting
You’ve probably come across Dr Kachinga Sichizya’s viral videos, standing beside a hospital bed in the wards at UTH, singing and praying with his patients before operating on their brain or spine. It’s a powerful, intimate moment, not the kind of pre-op routine you’d expect from a neurosurgeon. But then again, Dr Kachinga is not…...
Zesco United, Power Dynamos clash in Charity Shield
THE 2025 Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Carling Black Label Charity Shield continues today with Zambian champions Power Dynamos squaring off with Zesco United, the Ndola giants and ABSA Cup holders, in what promises to be a high-stakes derby at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. This year’s edition, backed by a record-breaking K2 million budget, features an expanded format…...
HH has done for Zambia what has never been done before – Mufalali
GOVERNMENT Deputy Chief Whip Likando Mufalali says he is confident President Hakainde Hichilema will retain his seat in 2026 as what he has done for Zambia has never been done before. And Mufalali says the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) is within its right to conceal names of UPND Ministers being investigated for corruption. Speaking when…...
Power Dynamos draw Asec Mimosa in CAF CL
ZAMBIAN champions Power Dynamos will face a daunting challenge in the CAF Champions League Preliminary Round as they come up against ASEC Mimosas, one of Ivory Coast’s most decorated clubs and a former continental champion. According to the 2025/2026 CAF inter-club competitions draw held yesterday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Power Dynamos will first play…...
Don’t overcharge for mineral exploration consent, govt tells chiefs
MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta has urged traditional leaders avoid imposing excessive fees for mineral exploration consent in their chiefdoms. In a statement issued by Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer Shamwinda Tembo, Saturday, Dr Kabeta said demanding high fees from investors was detrimental to national development. “Ministry of Mines…...
ZAMMSA to dispose K129m worth of expired medical supplies
ZAMBIA Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it will soon commence the process of disposing expired medicines and medical supplies. ZAMMSA Senior Manager Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe says the batch of expired medicines and medical supplies to be disposed of is valued at K129 million. Speaking at a press briefing, Saturday, Chingobe disclosed that…...
Sinazongwe man on the run after defiling 10-year-old step daughter
A 41-YEAR-OL man of Sinazongwe District in Southern Province is on the run after allegedly defiling his 10-year-old step-daughter. The victim reportedly told her mother that she was on four different occasions sexually abused by the step-father between August 6 and 8, 2025. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka confirmed the…...
Kawana drinks Nkana water to prove it’s safe after pollution
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says the UPND is not irresponsible to allow citizens drink contaminated water. Kawana further insists that the water being drank and used by Kitwe, Kalulushi and Mwambeshi residents is safe. On Tuesday last week, the United States government ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its personnel…...
Chipolopolo seek redemption against Angola
THE Zambia national football team will be seeking redemption today when they face regional rivals Angola in a do-or-die Group A clash at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), taking place at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. Chipolopolo, who suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to DR Congo in their opening fixture,…...
We’re in talks with private companies to invest in NHIMA – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says government is having talks with private companies that will invest in NHIMA to make it more effective. And Dr Muchima says interviews for the position of Director General at ZAMMSA are currently being conducted. Speaking during the 61st Scientific Conference and AGM of Zambia Medical Association (ZMA), Saturday, Dr…...