My worst betrayals have come from women – Xaven
Rapper Rachel Chakwa Mwewa, alias Xaven the Kopala Queen, says while her fans see the glitz and glamour, she has faced betrayal, mostly from fellow women in the music industry, and it hurts her. She says despite this betrayal, her passion to support and uplift other female artistes remains stronger than ever. True to her…...
Bill 7 poses grave threat to democracy – CSOs
CIVIL Society Organisations have launched a position paper, in which they indicate that Bill 7 should be rejected as the government process has failed to meet minimum standards of Zambia’s democracy. The joint CSO group consists of Christian Churches Monitoring Group, Alliance for Community Action, Actionaid, JCTR promoting Faith and Justice, Chapter One Foundation, Alliance…...
I’m a blessing sent to uplift others – Y Celeb
Y Celeb, also known as Webster Chikabala, has never been one to stay silent, and this time he’s got a lot to say about music, leadership and the struggles of being misunderstood. Known by fans as the super government of Zambian music, Y Celeb says his influence goes far beyond the studio. He believes he’s…...
I don’t let criticism define me – Zuba
Actress Mwaka Mugala, popularly known as Zuba, says although she is often criticised for her red carpet looks, whether it’s the size of her shoes, her handbag, or her perceived fashion sense, she has learned not to let public opinion define her. Zuba says although such comments used to get to her in the beginning,…...
Family to bury Lungu in SA
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s family has resolved to hold a private funeral and burial ceremony for the sixth republican president in Johannesburg, South Africa. Family spokesperson Makebi Zulu says Lungu’s family is grateful to the South African government for honouring the family’s decision to hold a private funeral and burial in South Africa. In a…...
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Govt, Lungu’s family should find common ground, we can’t continue mourning – CCZ
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Bishop Emmanuel Chikoya has urged government and former president Edgar Lungu’s family to find common ground as the state of uncertainty over Lungu’s funeral is affecting the general functioning of the nation. And Bishop Chikoya says government and Lungu’s family should minimise who speaks on their behalf…....
Barbra headlines WAFCON squad
ZAMBIA National Women’s Team head coach Nora Häuptle has named her final 24-member squad for the long-awaited TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, which will run from July 5 to 26, 2025. The Swiss tactician has gone for a strategic blend of seasoned internationals and exciting young prospects, unveiling a squad…...
CDF is our trump card to win next year’s elections – Minister
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gift Sialubalo says the Constituency Development Fund will be used as a trump card for the UPND to emerge victorious in next year’s general elections. And Sialubalo says Zambians are appreciative because even the remotest part of a constituency belonging to an opposition member of parliament is undergoing infrastructure…...
Duty compels HH to be at Lungu’s funeral – Wynter
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says duty compels President Hakainde Hichilema to attend former president Edgar Lungu’s funeral. At a media briefing, Thursday, Kabimba said comments that President Hichilema was imposing himself on Lungu’s funeral were being made in bad taste. “It’s not about HH insisting to attend the funeral of ECL, it’s because he…...