Interpreter shares deaf challenges: how wedding line up kept dancing after music had stopped
MUSIC has the power to bring out the best dance moves in us. Sometimes, we find ourselves imagining a song playing within our minds, and before we know it, our bodies are moving to the beat. But what about the deaf? They can also dance, obviously, but do they magically stop being deaf when music…...
He wants sex at 03:00hrs when he returns home, cries wife
THE Matero Local Court has heard how 34-year-old Martin Tembo of Garden Chululu demands sex from his wife at 03:00 hours after a night out, even when she is on her period. The court also ordered that Tembo should be remanded in police cells after hearing that he physically abuses his wife, remarking that he…...
Mansa man in court for stealing Minister’s vehicle, goods worth K44m
A 57-YEAR-OLD man of Mansa has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a motor vehicle, motorcycle and other items valued at K44 million from Lands and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima. Christopher Chimanya is facing three counts of theft. In counts one and two, Chimanya is charged with theft of a…...
NAPSA invests K547m in Lilayi estate project
THE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has launched the sale of its Lilayi Estate serviced plots, projecting a revenue of K673 million from an investment of K547 million. And Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba says the country has a housing deficit of over two million. NAPSA says its Lilayi Estate comprises a…...
Economy is so hard, we even pay rent in kind now – sex worker
AMID widespread economic challenges, sex workers find themselves facing a harsh reality. Business is no longer the same. The nights are long, cold and quiet, with little to no activity. Word on those lonely streets is that very few clients are willing to spend money on those extra services. Gone are the days when our…...
Mwape names Belemu in Copper Queens provisional squad
ZAMBIA’s quest to make a lasting impact at the Paris Olympic has started with coach Bruce Mwape naming a provisional 38 member squad that has seen the return of hardworking Red Arrows player Margaret Belemu. The Paris 2024 Olympic games, which are scheduled for France, are slated to run from July 24 to August 10,…...
I earn K60,000 from beekeeping, but some suspect it’s black magic – Beekeeper
Bees are surprisingly friendly creatures, and believe it or not, you can even keep them inside your house according to O’Brien Siaziyu, a seasoned beekeeper and expert trainer. Siaziyu emphasizss that bees are generally harmless as long as you don’t rile them up. Yes, you might occasionally feel the sharp sting of a bee, and…...
Fashion donates wheelchairs in Eastern Province
FASHION Sakala has donated 120 wheelchairs to disabled people in Eastern Province. The Al-Fayha winger, who has fallen out of favour with Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant, is using his time away from the national team to help vulnerable people in his native Eastern Province. Sakala has been involved in several charity events recently, from donating…...
How a Kabwe chef grilled her name into the Guinness World Records
Grilling continuously for over 92 hours is no small feat! This past week, social media was filled with celebrations and messages of congratulations for Chef Matilda Chipuma, who broke the Guinness World Barbecue record by grilling for over 92 hours. The 32-year-old chef from Kabwe achieved this feat last Tuesday, surpassing the previous record held…...
Coaches looking to get back on the touchline next season
I CANNOT think of a more competitive field than that of football coaching. Success often comes at the expense of a colleague’s misfortune. It’s a high-stakes profession where one’s triumph hinges on another’s setback. With the Super League in hibernation, most coaches are already devising strategies for the 2024-25 season, while others are looking over…...
