At age 6, I used to walk 30km to and from school – Syakalima
WHEN I was only 6-years-old, I used to walk 30 kilometres to and from school, says Education Minister Douglas Syakalima. And Syakalima says former president Michael Sata wanted him to be his vice-president but he said he was comfortable in the UPND. Meanwhile, Syakalima says President Hakainde Hichilema can’t lose elections in 2026 after employing…...
I’m tired of feeding him while he conceals his money, Lsk woman tells court
A 38-year-old woman of Lusaka’s Balastone area has dragged her husband, 47, to court, seeking divorce due to his tendency to conceal any money he earns while she fends for their household. Victoria Chanda told the court that for years, she had been solely responsible for taking care of their needs because she understood her…...
UPND’s draft constitution a cup full of poison with sugar in it – PF
MPOROKOSO PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile has described the yet to be released draft constitution as a cup full of poison with sugar in it. Meanwhile, Lunte PF member of parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya says for the first time in the history of this country, government wants to amend the Constitution without a road map…....
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3 die in Monze road traffic accident
THREE people, including two juveniles, have died while eight people have sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident on Great North Road in Monze, Southern Province. In a statement, Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said the accident involved a Mercedes Benz truck which collided with a Scania Marcopolo passenger bus. He added…...
My best dances excite the crowd once I’m on stage – Alice Chali
For 36 years, Alice Chali of the Amayenge band has set the stage on fire with her electrifying performances. She says the moment she steps on stage, she gives it her all, delivering her best dances and an unforgettable show. Once she steps on stage the crowd realises that the show is worth every ngwee…...
Church active, committed to guiding politicians – Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia General Secretary Bishop Emmanuel Chikoya says the church is active and is committed guiding politicians in the country. On Tuesday, MMD president Nevers Mumba appealed to the church to be proactive and act every time politicians exchanged insults out of desperation. Commenting on the matter, Thursday, Bishop Chikoya said the…...
We won’t proceed with constitutional amendment if there’s no consensus – Kasune
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune says government will not proceed with constitutional amendment if there is no consensus among stakeholders. Kasune however says you cannot have 100 per cent of stakeholders agreeing to an important document such as the Constitution. Speaking when she featured on Hot FM, Friday, Kasune said government would facilitate the process of…...
Sampa The Great understands how to pay everyone who contributes to her projects – Mag44
Mag44 says artiste Sampa The Great has a solid system which ensures that everyone who plays a role in her projects gets paid accordingly from all the proceeds such as streaming, endorsement deals, among others. Mag44, who’s real name is Magnus Mando, says to this day, he still receives cheques for his work on the…...
Council reopens Chilanga Hungry Lion outlet
CHILANGA Town Council has lifted the closure of Hungry Lion and Debonairs Pizza Chilanga outlets, following the installation of a water treatment system. And the Council has revealed that Hungry Lion Chilanga outlet has been charged a penalty fee of K120,000, after test results confirmed the presence of staphylococcus aureus. On Monday, the local authority…...