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,…...
We won’t allow you to withdraw GBV cases even if you cry – DPP
DPP Gilbert Phiri says the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is utilising its robust asset recovery mechanism to redirect properties and funds seized from proceeds of crime towards establishing more shelters and safe spaces for women and girls. Speaking during the Spotlight Initiative 2.0 launch, Friday, Phiri added that the NPA has also taken a zero-tolerance…...
HH has failed in all aspects, he’s not the Moses he claimed to be – Makebi
PF Lawyer Makebi Zulu says President Hakainde Hichilema is not the Moses he said he would be. Commenting on UPND member Paul Moonga’s remarks that President Hichilema was not Jesus as he was bound to make mistakes, Zulu said while the President claimed to be the Moses of today, people were drowning instead of “crossing…...
