Beauty is not important to a wealthy man, keep yourself looking young – Kachanana
IS there a secret jackpot in dating white men that Zambian women have just discovered? Am I the only one seeing this trend, or is everyone just pretending not to notice? Well, in case you haven’t, the craze was on full display when Kachanana Simate Zorde, a love coach known for her International Dating Strategies,…...
An assertive woman accelerating action for gender equality
Having spent 5 years living abroad, Maureen was glad to be back home in readiness for her wedding. She was getting married to a fellow Zambian that she had met during her studies. What puzzled her was the emphasis her elderly aunties put on her to be submissive to her husband. Even when she was […]
I failed nursing twice, getting up from such defeat was hard – Mizinga Melu
NO matter how devastating a fall may be, what truly matters is how you rise from it and emerge stronger. ABSA CEO Mizinga Shansonga Melu knows this all too well. She recalls enrolling in nursing school, giving it her all, and sitting for the final exams, only to face a crushing disappointment. She says she…...
He was sleeping with his granddaughter, wife tells court
A LUSAKA woman has sued her husband for divorce, alleging that he had been having sex with his granddaughter. Edith Banda, 37, told the court that she is tired of Christopher Simutengo’s infidelity, as he was also in the habit of inviting his girlfriends in their matrimonial home whenever she was not around. In his…...
Copper Princesses face Tanzania in World Cup quest
THE Under-17 Women’s National Team begins its journey toward securing a second consecutive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appearance as it takes on Tanzania in the second-round, first-leg qualifier today at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam. Having made history by qualifying for the 2024 World Cup in the Dominican Republic, the Copper Princesses…...
My mandate has not expired, insists Kamanga
ANDREW Kamanga has dismissed allegations that the current FAZ executive’s mandate expired on February 28, insisting that the approved electoral roadmap remains intact and in line with FIFA regulations. The FAZ president says his executive’s tenure officially began on February 27, 2021, when all positions, including provincial representatives, the vice president, and president were elected…....
Chisangano urges Parley to enact laws that protect women in politics
FIRST Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano says the legislative arm of government must enact laws that protect women in politics from violence and discrimination. Chisangano says corrupt political finance practices exacerbate the disparity between men and women by restricting women’s access to funding, excluding them from patronage networks, and increasing the cost of running for office…....
Why Am I tired? Is it dehydration, burn out, or worse?
For the past few weeks, I have felt completely exhausted. Even after a full night of rest, I’d wake up tired. Not just “I need a nap” tired, but bone-deep fatigue—the kind that makes even small tasks feel overwhelming. Running a clothing business, health coaching, writing, BEING diabetic, managing life—it’s easy to assume exhaustion is…...
Corporate Soccer League expands
THE National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) has thrown its weight behind the Corporate Soccer League Zambia, which is set for an exciting new season featuring 24 teams, representing a 50 per cent increase from the 2024 edition. Speaking at the league’s launch in Lusaka, NSCZ CEO Sombwa Musunsa praised the organisers for their dedication…...
We’ve given over K9bn in tax breaks to local industries in 3yrs – Govt
MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has disclosed that government has in the last three years given away more than K9 billion in tax breaks to Zambian industries. Dr Musokotwane says that nominally, Zambia would have lost about K200 million from the suspension of the 15 per cent export duty on emeralds…...