Police nab Chief Chikwa for cutting timber in a game park, as govt cancels his license
CHIEF Chikwa of the Senga speaking people of Chama District in Eastern Province has been arrested and formally charged for cutting timber in a game restricted area. And Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu says the Department of Forests has cancelled Chief Chikwa’s timber concession licence for contravening the conditions under which it…...
The Vatican Gallery of Tapestries
Walking through the halls of the Vatican City, one wonders at the incredible artworks of all forms showcased with an organized excellence. The one truly remarkable work is hanging in the Gallery of Tapestries. The Gallery has a wide-ranging collection of intricate tapestries that offer a glimpse into various aspects of religious narratives. Among them, […]
Failing to lose weight? Check your mental health
When you feel like crap, it’s almost impossible to do anything exceptionally well, much less to stay consistent. When someone is depressed, they’re more likely to pick a box of chocolates over going to do some burpees in the gym any day because it is a delicious escape from reality. While breaking a sweat during […]
Minor sues state for false imprisonment, demands K1.5m
A MINOR has sued the State in the Lusaka High Court seeking K1.5 million damages for false imprisonment. The 15-year-old boy, who has sued through his guardian Elizabeth Ng’oma, also wants damages for mental anguish and the distress which he suffered while in police detention. In a statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High…...
Lsk mother narrates how 16-year-old daughter eloped with her neighbour
MATERO local court Magistrate Henry Mumba has castigated parents with the tendency of tolerating defilement cases happening in compounds for the love of money. And magistrate Mumba has expressed concern over the growing trend of teenagers indulging in early sex and early marriages while some are turning into junkies. Magistrate Mumba raised these concerns when…...
Is it wrong for a widow to have a ‘man friend’, Lsk woman asks court
THERE was drama in the Matero Local Court when information emerged that a widow, who is seeking a share in her late husband’s estate, is already re-married. Rebecca Moyo, a 35-year-old ‘widow’, shocked Matero local court magistrate Harriet Mulenga after a photo of her and her supposedly new husband with a caption “when the queen…...
CSO Debt Alliance urges govt to operationalise sinking fund
THE CSO Debt Alliance has implored government to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation efforts, prioritise prudent fiscal management and operationalise the sinking fund to ensure long-term stability as the country prepares to resume its debt repayment obligations. And Alliance Coordinator Peter Mumba has described as positive the latest agreement reached between Zambia and the Eurobond holders…....
Yo Maps, Mordecaii’s new songs put fans in the ring
IF YOU are a Yo Maps or Mordecaii ZM enthusiast, then you’ve either participated in the fan rivalry on social media, or you’ve grabbed some popcorn and are just watching as the drama unfolds. For me, this is a demonstration of just how much our music industry has grown; and also, how dynamic it is…...
Couple argues in court: Hubby: You have a sugar daddy Wife: But you slept with my sister
A 35-YEAR-OLD truck driver has divorced a 29-year-old woman on allegations that she has a sugar daddy who is the actual father of their children. But Karen Kayombo has also accused Gift Kapenga, who she was married to for 13 years, of sleeping with her sister. Meanwhile, Matero local court magistrate Harriet Mulenga has wondered…...
My husband brags that he’s an Engineer with 6 points, so I shouldn’t nag him when he sleeps out
A LUSAKA woman has lamented that her husband uses his academic credentials and material possessions to gag her and spends most nights away from home. 46-year-old Mary Mbewe of Zanimuone compound lamented before magistrate Harriet Mulenga that her 56-year-old husband, Moses Sichalwe, warned her that rather than divorcing or chasing her away, he would mentally…...
