From super fan to celebrated icon, story of Ndine Emma
Imagine yourself at the show grounds, eagerly watching your favourite artiste perform on stage, desperately trying to capture that one perfect photo with them. As the crowd surges forward, scrambling for free gifts tossed from the stage, the artiste is closely guarded by tight security, and getting that picture seems nearly impossible. This was the…...
Australian weather drives Chile One crazy during his international debut
Artiste Chile One recently completed his first international gig in Melbourne, Australia, where he performed for two days this past weekend. Excited about the experience, he engaged with his fans back home via social media a day before his performance, sharing glimpses of the chilly Melbourne weather. In a live video on his Facebook page,…...
Some artistes don’t make it because they have rubbish characters – Kazadi
Six weeks ago, The Icon Zambia executive producer and judge David Kazadi faced intense criticism after bluntly telling rapper Chrispin Simukanga during the show’s auditions that he should pursue another career path and that he would never secure a million-kwacha contract in this life or the next. Following Kazadi’s critique, several individuals stepped forward, offering…...
I’m back for good this time, declares Karasa
When the lyrics “Go Mama Go” hit the airwaves, there’s only one name which pops up in our minds, Reggae Dance Hall sensation Kalulaka Kanyanda Kaingu, aka Karasa Karayo. After taking a step back, Karasa is staging a triumphant return, declaring that “permanent things are not done in a rush”. He aspires for greatness and…...
PR Girl Media postpone 9th edition of Lusaka July
PR Girl Media has postponed their highly anticipated ninth edition of Lusaka July. Originally scheduled for September 1, 2024, the event is now set for September 29. “This is to inform you that we have made the decision to postpone the 9th edition of the Lusaka July from 1st September 2024 to Sunday 29th September…...
Egyptian said armed Kasanda forcibly took $5m from him, witness tells court
A STATE witness has told the Lusaka High Court that an Egyptian, Michel Adel Botros, complained that Lusaka businessman Sedrick Kasanda, together with others who were armed, threatened and took US$5 million from him. Detective Inspector Arnold Kawangu, 43, a police officer at the KKIA, however, says he did not conduct any further investigations in…...
Zambia, Zimbabwe tied at the hip – Haimbe
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe says Zambia and Zimbabwe are sisterly countries which will strive to strengthen their relationship. And Haimbe says Zambia will support incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. On Friday, Haimbe chaired the Organ Troika Ministerial Committee which was the…...
Govt announces 17-hour load shedding, moves to hike tariffs
GOVERNMENT has announced that load-shedding will increase to 17 hours per day effective September 1, 2024. And Energy Minister Makozo Chikote says current Zesco tariffs are insufficient when it comes to meeting the cost of power imports. Addressing the media, Friday, Chitoke said Kariba Dam had only remained with about 10 percent of usable water…...
Send me to Zimbabwe, Lungu tells HH
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has offered to go to Zimbabwe and resolve any spat between that country and Zambia. And New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says Lungu is prepared to go to the SADC Summit in Zimbabwe if President Hakainde Hichilema sends him. Last year, the ruling party ZANU-PF in Zimbabwe accused President Hichilema…...
Lungu shouldn’t even be talking, he’s the reason we’re suffering – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says former president Edgar Lungu should stop talking anyhow because he is the reason the country is in a mess. And President Hichilema says he’s sure people will vote him back in 2026 because of the work he has done to turn around Zambia’s fortunes. Addressing Mumbwa residents in Tonga, Friday, President…...
