Lsk woman tells abused in-law: “Most men beat us and still sleep with us, don’t bother calling the police”
A 44 years old woman of Lusaka’s George Compound has sued her sister-in-law for compensation for insults. Rhoda Mwale told the court that Florence Mushili, 38, insulted her and called her all sorts of names after she reported her husband to the police for beating her. Mwale explained that Mushili came to her house in…...
Constitutional amendments shouldn’t be restricted to electoral matters – Lawyer
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer Mehluli Batakathi has noted that 10 of the 13 proposed constitutional amendments have to do with elections, arguing that amendments must not be restricted to electoral issues. And Batakathi says amending the Constitution to increase the number of constituencies should be done in a way that does not allow electoral abuse. Meanwhile, Batakathi…...
It was PF, not mourners, who booed VEEP – Njenje
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango’s Press Aide Njenje Chizu has dispelled reports that she was booed by mourners during late FDD leader Edith Nawakwi’s funeral. Meanwhile, UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu is wondering why the opposition, who are asking for dialogue, would engage in such behaviour. On Friday, a video circulated where Vice-President Nalumango was being booed…...
Mwiimbu commissions Ronshi border facility
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has commissioned the Ronshi Border facility in Masaiti District on the Copperbelt, saying that it will enhance efficiency of border operations and contribute to the development of the country. Commissioning the facility, Friday, Mwiimbu said the modern facility would improve the quality of service at the border…...
Given 2 terms, I have an agenda to double size of GDP – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Africa is the only continent which works with itself the least, urging leaders to engage in intra-trade and investment. And President Hichilema says he has an agenda to more than double the size of Zambia’s GDP if he’s given two terms in office. Meanwhile, Hors Classe Advisor-DG International Partnerships from European…...
Stop this bad habit of molesting the Constitution – Aka
Prince Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika has strongly opposed the proposed constitutional amendments, saying the bad habit of molesting the Constitution using a Parliament that is never national, always partisan, and focused on making it easier for the ruling party to win elections, must come to an end. Akashambatwa says constitutional changes should be subjected to a…...
Ndambo has been denied entry into Zambia – Hapunda
RENOWNED businessman Jame Ndambo has been denied entry into the country, says Brian Hapunda. Ndambo was expected to be in the country to attend the New Apostolic Church Music Festival in Choma on April 18, 2025. In a statement issued by Hapunda, who is a Zambia Chapter member, says the decision to cancel his trip…...
Grief
I was excited to be on the road on my way to attend the Kuomboka Ceremony. Suddenly my mind was filled with memories of my late sister. She would have asked me to get permission from her husband on her behalf so that we travel together. We would have made new msisi dresses together. I […]
ZESCO, Blades clash in ABSA Cup
SIX-TIME ABSA Cup champions ZESCO United will continue their pursuit of a record seventh title when they clash with National Division One outfit Konkola Blades in a high-stakes quarterfinal fixture at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe. ZESCO United head into today’s fixture as strong favorites, having comfortably eliminated provincial side Barts FC in the Round…...
Govt will work with whoever wins FAZ elections – Nkandu
MINISTER of Sports, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu has confirmed that the long-awaited FAZ Elective General Meeting will now be held on May 8, following communication from FIFA. Speaking when he featured on Sport On programme on ZNBC, the Minister also addressed the controversies surrounding the FAZ elections and squabbles in Zambia Athletics (ZA). Nkandu…...