Civil Servants Union reacts to Lungu’s threats: “He shouldn’t provoke us, we’ll deal with him in 2026”
THE Zambia Police Service says it is not worried about Edgar Lungu’s warning about coming to sort out police officers or civil servants doing “ifyabupuba”, as they are simply enforcing the law. And the Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia says civil servants do not fear Lungu, adding that they will deal with…...
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Several feared dead at a Chongwe gravel mine
POLICE spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has disclosed that an unknown number of male loaders are feared dead after a gravel mine collapsed in Chongwe District. Hamoonga says the rescue team managed to retrieve eight bodies yesterday, but the operation continues today. In a statement, Sunday, Hamoonga said a tipper truck arrived at the site to load…...
Woman who was reported missing found dead in Makeni
POLICE in Lusaka are currently investigating a suspected murder case involving a 32-year-old woman and a missing person report concerning a 24-year-old fourth-year student at Information Communication University (ICU). In a statement, Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said the suspected murder case involves a woman from Makeni identified as Precious Milimo Muchape, who…...
26-year-old Alina transforms young lives through her NGOs
Frustrated by her community’s slow progress and unaccountable leaders, Alina Karimamusama refused to wait for change. Instead, she decided to create it herself. Using her limited resources, she initiated projects that made a difference. By the age of 22, Karimamusama had already made her mark as a successful social entrepreneur, ensuring that every business venture…...
Susana, the ‘Melanin Queen’, wages war against skin bleaching
“My skin is glowing thanks to my new skin-brightening products, you should try them,” is a phrase often used by friends or family members to entice you to try the latest advertised product that promises to ‘brighten’ your skin. Phrases like ‘brighten’ or ‘glowing’ have replaced the word ‘bleaching’, implying that lighter skin is the…...
Idea to reduce fares to K10 didn’t come overnight, planning took three months – Kulima Tower
Ningo kuvikwela kwela lelo so far nakwela ma bus yatatu muli K50, said Francis Lungu as he got on a bus for K10 last Tuesday, full of excitement in his voice. Kulima Tower bus station offered a significant price reduction to commemorate three years of the UPND government in power, celebrating the peace and freedom…...
Dumisani takes a stand against betting, forex trading
Dumisani Lingamangali Ncube has become the latest high-profile critic of betting and gambling. He joins the ranks of gospel artiste Chakachadza Nyathando, alias Pompi, who has recently broken his silence to call for strict regulations. Both are now leading a growing chorus of voices demanding change, spotlighting the pressing need to address the impacts of…...
Registrar of Societies isn’t on forced leave – Akafumba
HOME Affairs Permanent Secretary Josephs Akafumba says Acting Chief Registrar of Societies, Lessina-Mariah Mulenga, has gone on leave because she wants to open a law firm. Responding to claims circulating on social media that Mulenga was sent on forced leave because she was under pressure to change the PF office bearers, Akafumba argued that the…...
”Wamene uja hule ndiye wamene nifuna”
A LUSAKA woman has lamented before the Matero Local Court that when she confronted her husband about his affair with another woman, he told her, “that same prostitute is the one I want”. The 25-year-old woman further lamented that whenever they argued, her husband would beat her and threaten to kill her and go to…...
