Police detain 43 for attempting to stage protest at Parley
POLICE have detained 43 people who attempted to stage a one hour protest at Parliament Building on Friday. In a statement, Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said police investigations revealed that the suspects, among them two aged 14 and 16, were being driven to Parliament Building area by the Socialist Party in order…...
Kadango recounts his journey from being wheelbarrow pusher in Choma to Dubai resident
Drenched and unkempt, with blisters on his feet and hands from pushing a heavily loaded wheelbarrow all day, Kadango’s cracked old phone beeped, he just received a message which would change his life. “Can you come and work in Dubai?” read the message. Gripped with mixed feelings of fear, confusion, and excitement, Kadango read the…...
The battle of the extremes and the stigma associated with mental health
“When God wants to punish a dog, he removes its sense of smell; when he wants to punish a human, he removes their sense of shame.” Depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges are more prevalent now than ever before. Today, I want to share my experience as a mental health patient to raise awareness […]
I prefer to work with a local assistant, Mwape tells FAZ
COPPER Queens coach Bruce Mwape prefers a local trainer to join the technical bench should Football House wish to add numbers to his technical team ahead of the Olympic Games. Zambia is set to make its second appearance at the Olympic Games and as has been the custom ahead of a major tournament, FAZ usually…...
It’s difficult for an artiste to marry, we don’t have fixed work schedules – Vinchenzo
Artiste Vinchenzo, known as the Beer President, says being in a committed relationship is hard because he can pick going for a lucrative meeting over actualising a pre-arranged dinner date. Describing himself as a heavy drinker “when necessary”, Vinchenzo finds it amusing when people doubt the fact that he takes alcohol. He clarifies that while…...
Wamiza in Ten Tamanga Street S2 will be upsetting, but there’re lots of lessons – Actress
Actress Shekinah Mwale, who brings the character Wamiza in Ten Tamanga Street to life, teases that fans will be hooked to the show’s second season. She promises thrilling character development across every household. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of emotions and surprises. Ten Tamanga Street is a local drama series on Zambezi Magic, focusing on…...
We don’t want by-elections, we have many issues to attend to – VEEP
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND do not want by-elections because they have many issues to attend to such as drought. However, she says PF members are annoying Zambians with their behaviour of expelling themselves, urging them to be serious and become a proper opposition. Vice-President Nalumango was responding to Mpika…...
We’re investigating C5’s killing of 4 suspects – Police Public Complaints Commission
THE Police Public Complaints Commission are investigating the killing of four suspects at Interland PUMA filling station in Lusaka’s Libala area by the Police Anti Robbery Crack Squad Unit. According to sources, the suspected criminals had already surrendered and were on the ground but C5 officers went ahead and executed them. Police Public Complaints Commission…...
LCC orders traders to stop selling under bus shelters
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has urged all traders selling their merchandise under bus shelters across the city to stop immediately. In a statement, Friday, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said traders should utilise designated market spaces or explore alternative locations that do not compromise public health and safety. “The Lusaka City Council (LCC)…...
KCM sues Konkola Mineral Resources Ltd, SmelterCo, demands return of 78 companies
KONKOLA Copper Mines (in provisional liquidation) has sued Konkola Mineral Resources Limited and KCM (SmelterCo) Limited in the Lusaka High Court seeking a declaration that the transfer of 78 companies and 15 environmental licenses to the two companies was illegal and as such, null and void. KCM (in provisional liquidation), which has cited the Attorney…...
