“There’s a myth that we taste differently sexually,” Suzy K opens up on challenges faced by women with albinism
Model, actress, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) supporter Susan Phiri, popularly known as Suzy K, has opened up about the harsh realities faced by women living with albinism in Zambia, from childhood discrimination to harmful sexual myths that leave many as single parents. “There is a myth that men have out there to say…...
From saving lives to delivering parcels, the heartbreaking journey of the Yango doctor
There are stories that break your heart even before they finish. Stories that make your chest heavy and your eyes filled with tears. Such is the story of Dr Moses Kafwabulula, a young man with two medical degrees who now rides a bicycle around town delivering parcels just to survive. At only 27 years old,…...
Police discover decomposed body of Chinese farmer, launch manhunt for farm worker
POLICE in Southern Province have launched a manhunt for a farm worker after discovering a decomposed body of a Chinese farmer, Shi Shengfang who was reported missing on July 4. According to a statement issued by Southern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, Shi, aged 57, was discovered in a bush by a passerby…...
Food insecurity an unjust sentence on humanity – Boko
BOTSWANA’S President Duma Boko says food insecurity is an unjust sentence imposed on humanity, and has called for coordinated regional action to combat its devastating effects. And President Hakainde Hichilema has, on behalf of farmers, donated 500 50kg bags of fertiliser and 1,200 kilogrammes of maize seed to President Boko. Speaking at the official opening…...
Maintained fuel prices will allow OMCs recover losses – OMCAZ
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says ERB’s decision to maintain fuel prices for the month of August will allow petroleum companies recover losses they incurred in the previous months. On Thursday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced that they have maintained the pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and…...
CHAN team sets base in Kenya
THE Zambia National Football Team has officially set base in Nairobi, Kenya ahead of the opening fixture at the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicked off yesterday and will run until August 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Chipolopolo boys touched down in Nairobi in the early hours of yesterday and…...
Mighty edge Nkana to win IRH Mopani Challenge Cup
LEGENDARY Nkana and Chipolopolo striker Ronald “Sate Sate” Kampamba made a stunning return to the pitch over a year after hanging up his boots, as Mighty Mufulira Wanderers overcame their longtime rivals Nkana FC to win the IRH Mopani Challenge Cup. The iconic Nkana talisman, once feared for his clinical finishing and sharp instincts in…...
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Opposition can only win 2026 elections if they field one candidate – Muhabi
ZAMBIA We Want (ZWW) Spokesperson Muhabi Lungu says the opposition has a better chance of winning the 2026 general election if they all come together and field one candidate to run against President Hakainde Hichilema. Lungu says none of the candidates who have expressed interest in the presidency have the capacity to garner significant votes,…...
I feel robbed by Boomplay, I can see my money but can’t withdraw – Jemax
Imagine having over 64 million streams on your music, but not get fully paid for the streams. That’s the bitter reality facing Zambian rapper Jemax, who says he feels robbed by one of Africa’s biggest music streaming platforms, Boomplay. His songs have topped charts across the country, yet the artiste behind the music says he…...