Our musicians like copying artistes from other countries, laments Pontiano
OVER the years there has been a conversation about how the current Zambian music lacks identity as it has swayed away from Kalindula, a genre that many argue is the original Zambian sound. Zambian artistes are accused of always jumping on trending sounds from other countries, such as Kwaito, Rhumba, and recently Afrobeats and Amapiano…....
Times have changed, tap into new sounds, Petersen urges old artistes
They say the only constant thing in life is change. This is so evident in so many ways and music is not an exception. Today as an artiste you can be the best fresh talent but whether you realise it or not, a time will come when people will regard you as an old timer…...
Chambeshi, Saileti renew rivalry in Charity Shield opener
THE spotlight will be on the dugout today as seasoned tacticians Beston Chambeshi and Zeddy Saileti renew their rivalry in the opening fixture of the 2025 Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Carling Black Label Charity Shield at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The clash between National League high-flyers Konkola Blades and Kansanshi Dynamos will headline day one…...
Grant blames poor preparation for Congo loss
AVRAM Grant says the Chipolopolo’s lack of preparatory matches contributed to their disappointing 2-0 defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening Group A match of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Thursday. Second-half goals from Matobo Mulabu and substitute Horso Mwaku handed the Congolese…...
Zanaco targets grassroots talent at U17 national tourney
ZANACO FC Chairman David Musunga says the club’s main objective in supporting the Zanaco Grassroots U-17 National Football Tournament is to scout and nurture young talent that can shape the future of Zambian football. Speaking in an interview ahead of the three-day youth competition, which kicks off today in Lusaka, Musunga stressed that the tournament…...
Burial battle continues, as Lungu family appeals court ruling
THE tug of war between former president Edgar Lungu’s family and government over Lungu’s remains continues despite the South African High Court ordering repatriation of the body yesterday. In its judgement, the Court also ordered that the funeral service provider, Two Mountains, holding the remains of Lungu, to surrender the body to a representative of…...
Chama gets 8 yrs for causing grievous harm to UPND member
MONGU High Court Judge John Harrison Mbuzi has sentenced former defence minister Davies Chama and his co-accused, Brian Dumisani Nyoni, to eight years imprisonment with hard labour for causing grievous harm to a UPND member during a 2015 by-election incident in Mulobezi District. Meanwhile, Judge Mbuzi has extended a warrant of arrest for Nyoni who…...
Wezi, James, Lilanda power ROARR launch at Victoria Falls
The global entertainment movement ROARR officially launched with a groundbreaking event at Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), where musicians Wezi, James Sakala, and Maureen Lilanda joined forces to bring a stunning musical experience to life. These artistes were at the heart of the launch, performing ‘Waterfalls Never End’, a reorchestrated track that set the tone for the…...
Peaceful by-elections elate HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated the people of Mfuwe, Nchelenge, and Mpongwe for conducting peaceful by-elections, insisting that political competition must focus on exchanging ideas, rather than partisan hostility. And UPND Chairman for Elections Gary Nkombo says UPND’s win in the Mfuwe parliamentary by-elections will influence other areas in Muchinga Province to vote in a…...
US travel restrictions hinder bilateral relations – Govt
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the government views the United States’ new travel restrictions with serious concern, warning they could negatively affect trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations. On Tuesday, the US government announced that, starting August 20, 2025, eligible Zambian and Malawian applicants for B1/B2 visitor…...