New Zambian women’s film lab to train 25 filmmakers, fight exploitation
IN a historic move for Zambian arts, young women in film are being given a dedicated space to learn, grow and shine. The Zambian Women in Film and the Zambian Short Film Festival have launched the Zambia Women’s Film Lab, a groundbreaking new programme. This initiative is specifically created to train and empower 25 female…...
Songwriting became child’s play after years of experience – Louie X
HE has written songs like Balekuzembeleka, Chichetekelo, and Nkafikilisha by JK. He also penned Opala Amama for MC Wambwino and Ndelolela for Kelvin Mwesa, along with tracks for Nasty D, Red Linso, and a host of other artistes, some of whose names escape him now. Mutale Kaluya, alias Louie X, attributes this success to the…...
Triple M clinches first international award for “Follow”, dedicates it to daughter
ZAMBIAN music sensation Triple M has officially stepped into the international spotlight, winning his first international award at the 2025 Young Achievers Africa Awards held in Rwanda. His popular track, Follow, featuring talented Malawian singer Driemo, was crowned Song of the Year (2024–2025). The Young Achievers Awards this year saw many Zambian stars gain recognition…....
Blocking Diggers’ documentary has provoked public curiosity – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says the injunction restraining News Diggers from airing its investigative documentary on Chinese investments raises significant questions about press freedom in Zambia. Lifuka says the Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s action to obtain an injunction has provoked considerable public curiosity about what it doesn’t want Zambians to see. He adds that if…...
Bumper harvest to help stabilise Kwacha, reduce cost of living – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the 2024/2025 maize bumper harvest is a win for Zambia’s economy, food systems, and regional influence. On Thursday, ZAMSTATs announced that the country was expected to harvest about 3,655,645 tonnes of maize this year, compared to 1.5 million in 2024. In an interview, Friday, Haabazoka said the projected harvest had…...
Prepare adequately, ZAVA boss tips National Women’s Volleyball Team
ZAMBIA Volleyball Association (ZAVA) president Samuel Sinyiza has urged the National Women’s Volleyball Team to prepare thoroughly ahead of the upcoming Four Nations Tournament set to take place next week in Botswana. Sinyiza’s remarks came after receiving a K20,000 sponsorship package from Lusaka businessman James Mwanja. The sponsorship is aimed at supporting the team’s one-week…...
Chingola ‘blue water’ due to elevated copper levels – Govt
MINISTER of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu has disclosed that the recent water discolouration incident affecting parts of Chingola was due to elevated copper levels, which imparted a blue tint to the water. He has expressed his sincere concern and empathy for the affected residents, stating that government has since directed Mulonga Water Supply…...
It’ll be an easy fight-Mwale
Reigning African Boxing Union (ABU) Bantamweight Champion, Davy Mwale says he remains focused after the highly anticipated World Boxing Council (WBC) International Championship bout against Ghana’s Michael Decardi Nelson was postponed to next month. The WBC bout has officially been rescheduled from May 24 to June 21, 2025 at Government Complex in Lusaka. Oriental Quarries…...
Wada unveils COSAFA squad
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially confirmed Coach Wedson Nyirenda as head of the technical bench for the national team ahead of the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Championship. The seasoned tactician, who also leads the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) squad, has announced a 35-member provisional team composed entirely of local talent. Set to…...
BoZ maintains MPR at 14.5%
THE Bank of Zambia has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14.5 per cent. And Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya has explained that the improvement in the exchange rate seen in the first quarter of this year was due to improved foreign exchange supply by the mining sector. Speaking during a media briefing,…...