Hamoba back on music stage with album that took 6yrs to record
When it comes to wooing his fans with love songs, Hamoba Choombe is a maestro who never fails to hit the right notes. You can bet your last dollar on it, among the ladies, he’s the heartthrob whose tunes ignite flames of passion. With tracks like Chi Malita Iwe, Bisa Mtima, and Shelela, Hamoba isn’t…...
“Nobody” was a by-the-way song, reveals Chef 187
ONE interesting thing about our renowned hip hop musician, Chef 187, is that he has stayed true to his roots. This artiste prefers to sing in his native language, not because he doesn’t know English – in fact, he speaks the language well – but rather to captivate listeners. It’s a no-brainer that the Zambian…...
Chalo Kondowe Comedy Show lives up to expectations
COMEDY in Zambia has come under scrutiny of late because of the quality that is produced. To many, our local comedians are not funny enough to make one cry out of laughter. Just recently, a comedian named Ken Dumbo was on record discussing his thoughts on why people don’t find him funny. Even Ministry of…...
Keri Hilson coming to Zambia
IF Neyo’s performance at the Stanbic Music Festival in October last year left you yearning for more international musical presence, worry not because renowned American R&B singer, Keri Hilson, is the next top-notch artiste set to grace the stage in Lusaka. The award-winning artiste, celebrated for hits like “Energy,” “Knock You Down,” and “Superhuman,” among…...
Mweetwa, Kalaba squabble on live radio
INFORMATION and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa on Thursday engaged in a dramatic verbal squabble with Citizens First president Harry Kalaba. When Kalaba featured on Hot FM’s “The Hot Seat’’ programme on Thursday, Mweetwa called the station on air and accused the opposition leader of trying to mislead the public. Kalaba, who is former foreign affairs…...
We’ve shown that Faith Musonda’s properties are suspected proceeds of crime, ACC submits
ACC has submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that it has demonstrated that the properties belonging to Faith Musonda are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime and should therefore be forfeited to the State. Last year, ACC applied to the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court division, to have several properties…...
Giving Voice to the Silent – a poetic journey of empathy, reflection by Makanya
EVANS Makanya, a native of Zambia and currently residing in New Kasama, has embarked on a journey into the world of poetry with a heartfelt mission to provide a voice to those who remain silent in their suffering. He noticed that countless individuals endure profound hardships but are hesitant to express their pain. For that,…...
Zuba without Zuba?
WHERE has Zuba in “Zuba” disappeared to? This is the burning question on the lips of many fervent “Zuba” fans everywhere. The mysterious absence of leading star, Mwaka Mugala, alias Zuba, from the hit TV series for quite some time now has sparked speculation and anticipation. Since the hit TV series burst onto our screens…...
We’ve attained 70% drug availability standard – ZAMMSA
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has attained the World Health Organisation’s benchmark of 70 percent drug availability at the central warehouse. In a statement, Friday, ZAMMSA Senior Corporate Communications Manager Bradley Chingobe stated that the achievement was a direct response to the agency’s three-pronged procurement strategy. “The Zambia Medicines and…...
Wife murders Zambia Army civilian
POLICE have detained the wife of a Zambia Army civilian in connection with his murder. In a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga disclosed that the body of Winston Kabaso, aged 48, a civilian employee residing in Apollo Military Camp, was discovered along the road leading to an old camp. “At 05:00 hours…...
