Amapiano star Ciza feels the love in Lusaka
Last week, the Ubuntu Food Market at Pinnacle Mall in Lusaka was the place to be. Good food, great vibes and even better music. One of the highlights of the event was a special performance by Ciza, a rising Amapiano star all the way from South Africa. The crowd was excited to finally see the…...
It seems sex sells more than key issues – Bishop Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Bishop Emmanuel Chikoya says the trend of producing and sharing obscene material among young people is growing because such vices are not rebuked enough. Bishop Chikoya notes that stories about the production of obscene material are given more attention than other important issues, stating that there’s a…...
We’re ready to prove Faith Musonda’s innocence – Lawyer
FAITH Musonda’s lawyer, Charles Changano, says he is ready to prove his client’s innocence in court. And Changano has lamented that the police merely wanted to find a bigger charge for Musonda because she was initially charged with conduct likely to breach peace. On Thursday, police formally charged and arrested Musonda for Criminal Trespass and…...
Govt to partner with large-scale investors on gold mining
MINISTRY of Mines Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta has announced that the ministry will collaborate with large-scale investors to enhance gold mining operations in Zambia. He further says the ministry will subdivide and allocate smaller sections of mining areas in Mufumbwe District to cooperatives, in an effort to discourage nomadic mining. In a statement issued…...
Govt urges Zambians abroad without valid papers to voluntarily return
GOVERNMENT has advised Zambians living in the diaspora without valid immigration status to strongly consider returning home on a voluntary basis to ensure a dignified reintegration. Government noted that the United States of America (USA) has announced several key measures to enhance the protection of its borders and ensure its immigration laws and regulations are…...
Constitution amendment a requirement, it has to be done – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has clarified that the deferment of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 does not amount to its discontinuation. And President Hichilema says it does not matter the issues that were obtained before the demise of the former president Edgar Lungu, he must be buried in Zambia. Speaking during a meeting with UN Resident…...
ZICTA orders Airtel to compensate customers K5.2m for June data outage
THE Zambia Information and Communications Authority (ZICTA) has imposed a K5.2 million sanction on Airtel Networks Zambia as compensation to consumers, following a data service outage experienced on June 10, 2025. In addition, Airtel has been fined K828,000 for breaching quality and consumer protection regulations. Speaking at a media briefing, Friday, ZICTA Director General Eng…...
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We’ll declare Mufumbwe gold mine a restricted area – govt
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says government will declare Kikonge gold mine in Mufumbwe district a restricted area to prevent the public from having free access to the mining area. And Mwiimbu says government is aware that there are political leaders who are mobilising members of the public from all parts of…...
Zambia rises 5 places in latest FIFA rankings
DESPITE a lackluster performance at the 2025 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup, where they failed to progress past the group stage, Zambia’s senior men’s national football team has made a notable leap in the latest FIFA world rankings. According to the latest rankings released yesterday by FIFA, the Chipolopolo have climbed five places, moving from 88th to…...