Court orders Lsk man to pay dowry after 20 years of marriage

A woman of Lusaka’s Matero Township recently dragged her brother in law to court for failing to pay dowry despite being married to her cousin for 20 years. In this matter, Mary Mbewe, 43, wanted Chrispin Zapasi to pay up what he owed to the family. Standing before Matero Local Court Magistrate Lewis Mumba, Mbewe…...
Drought has affected 84 districts, it’s the worst ever – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says this year’s 96th Agricultural and Commercial Show is being held at a very difficult time because of the drought. President Hichilema says the current drought is facing is the worst he has ever seen in Zambia. Speaking when he officiated at the 96th Agricultural and Commercial Show alongside the guest of…...
Wakulu shares what makes Rwandese businesses tick

I’ve always found it fascinating how Rwandese nationals bring a unique energy to business in our compounds. What’s truly impressive, for me, is their dedication; they open their shops at the crack of dawn and close them late at night, truly living by the motto that the early bird catches the worm. If you’re curious…...
Lsk side chick sues lover’s wife for defamation

REAL men will buy a plot and start building rather than investing in prostitutes’ skirts, says Matero Local Court Two Magistrate Harriet Mulenga. Magistrate Mulenga has also expressed disappointment over parents who defend and encourage their children to sleep with married men. This is in a case where Gerald Muleya’s side chick, Mary Chazanga, dragged…...
Monica reflects on challenges in building Java Foods

We’ve all heard of Java Foods founder Monica Musonda and her famous eeZee noodles, right? Well, when Monica first launched her business, she took to the compounds, teaching people how to cook and eat them. Back then, many people didn’t even know what noodles were as some thought they were biscuits! Despite other brands of…...
30, 40 year old women are for discussing business ideas with – Mainga

What comes to mind when you hear the name Mainga Mwaanga? He’s a social media sensation, often surrounded by young women aged between 18 and 25, who are frequently seen twerking for him in nightclubs, at his lavish apartments, and during public events. He has become a legend, and some young men blame him for…...
Musa narrates how Justice Ministry blocked him from speaking after he criticised asset recovery strategy

FORMER Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) board chairperson Musa Mwenye has revealed that the Ministry of Justice removed him from the programme during the launch of the Anti-Corruption Policy which was officiated by President Hakainde Hichilema. Mwenye, on the other hand, says before being appointed as ACC board chairperson, he was offered the position of Director of…...
HH planning to remove Lungu’s immunity – Nakacinda

PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has charged that President Hakainde Hichilema is planning to remove Edgar Lungu’s immunity and possibly push an agenda for him to be prosecuted within five months. At a press conference, Friday, Nakacinda said President Hichilema wanted Lungu to be prosecuted and convicted on trumped up charges. “For now, he…...
Change in pathogens is causing more aggressive diseases – MoH

MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr Kennedy Lishimpi says the country is facing new and re-emerging pathogens due to climate change. And Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) Chief Executive Officer Dr Izukanji Sikazwe says not all fevers which people are contracting are related to Malaria. Speaking during the launch…...
Kawana justifies inspection of equipment supplied by Kenya’s DLS

MINISTRY of Information PS Thabo Kawana says he recently inspected equipment supplied by Kenya’s DLS to counter FIC’s “misinformation” that the company supplied only air. He adds that he can’t comment on the investigations involving the Zambia Army and Ministry of Defence. On Wednesday, News Diggers reported that the Anti-Corruption Commission was investigating the Zambia…...