HH’s ‘Trump has slapped us on both cheeks’ remark lacked diplomatic etiquette – Kampyongo
SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo has charged that President Hakainde Hichilema’s remark that we’re on our own, Trump has slapped us on both cheeks following USAID realignment lacked diplomatic etiquette. On Thursday, President Hichilema emphasised the need to make Zambia’s Treasury stronger, saying with President Donald Trump in the White House, we cannot expect free…...
Bombshell discusses postnatal depression, winning Emerging Female Artiste award
HAVING fought postnatal depression for two years, Bombshell Grenade, born Sophie Bwalya Chibesakunda, is now encouraging women to adopt a lifestyle of talking to someone and believing they are super women. The rapper, who recently won the Emerging Female Artiste in Africa award, made a post on her social page which expressed how excited she…...
Voice Yo Dula is therapy for everyone – Jae Cash
Talk about Zambian time and Zambians making it a habit starting shows hours late. Well, as we all know, last weekend our very own hip-hop artiste, Jae Cash, dropped his album titled Voice Yo Dula, a 16 track project. The show, which was initially scheduled to start at 18:00 hours, only began at 23:00 hours…....
Shepande backs Keith for FAZ presidency
FORMER FAZ presidential candidate and seasoned sports administrator, Machacha Shepande, has thrown his support behind Keith Mweemba for the leadership of the Football Association of Zambia. Shepande, who was among the candidates that were disqualified from contesting in the FAZ polls scheduled for March 29, revealed that while he had a strong case to appeal…...
Zambia seeks return of Broken Hill Man’s skull
NATIONAL Museums Board Director General George Mudenda says Zambia will engage the British government in bilateral talks over the return of the Broken Hill Man’s skull. The Broken Hill Man was unearthed in 1921 by an unnamed African and Swiss miner Tom Zwigelaar. It was later donated to the then British Museum, now the Natural…...
Look out for hippos, crocodiles in flood waters, govt warns
THE Ministry of Tourism has urged the public especially those residing in flood-prone areas and near water bodies to exercise extreme caution, warning that there is an increase of hippos and crocodiles in these regions. In a statement, Friday, Ministry of Tourism Principal Public Relations Officer Nelly Banda said the rise in wildlife-induced conflicts, particularly…...
I won’t withdraw ‘imita ufole’ remark, I was referring to women, not children – Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says she will not withdraw her “Imita ufole” remark, as it was made to show that government is currently helping vulnerable pregnant mothers. And Vice-President Nalumango has consoled the opposition, saying they can still retain some seats in 2026 if they stop divisive politics. Several stakeholders, including NGOCC, have called on the…...
Let’s pray for Pope Francis – HH
AS a nation deeply rooted in faith, especially during this sacred season of Lent, our hearts and prayers should remain fervently directed toward the Holy Father, Pope Francis, says President Hakainde Hichilema. In a Facebook post, President Hichilema said he was praying for Pope Francis’ full recovery so that he could continue guiding the Church…...
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Sekeletu grabs Interim Featherweight crown at EFC 121
KEN “The Takeover” Sekeletu delivered a statement performance on Thursday night, stopping South Africa’s Roedie “Relentless” Roets to claim the EFC Interim Featherweight Championship in front of a roaring crowd at EFC 121 in Johannesburg. Sekeletu, who has been steadily rising in the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) ranks, secured a first-round TKO victory after Roets…...