Lsk man who married brother’s girlfriend 21 years ago seeks divorce to reconcile with estranged sibling
I got my brother’s girlfriend pregnant and married her 21 years ago, but now I want to reconcile with him so I want a divorce, 42-year-old Haggai Phiri has told the Matero Local Court. In this case, Phiri dragged Idah Mwansa, 37, to court for divorce, saying he had realised blood is thicker than water…....
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Want to live as long as James Mapoma? “Stay away from side chicks”
On February 8, 2025, James Chando Mapoma celebrated his centenary birthday. He hit that triple digit age, 100, which is ever so rare in the era we’re living in today. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering, how has he managed to live this long? What does he eat? What has fuelled his longevity? Well,…...
We treat kids as young as 11 who’re addicted to drugs, alcohol – Chainama
IN 2024, the percentage of alcohol related conditions dropped to 38 percent, from 49 percent recorded in 2023, Chainama Hills Hospital Senior Medical Superintendent, Dr Margaret Chibowa has disclosed. And Dr Chibowa says the facility treats children as young as 11 who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Meanwhile, Health Minister Elijah Muchima, who paid…...
Lsk side chick calls boyfriend’s wife to fight his other lover at a lodge
The Matero Local Court has ordered a Lusaka woman to pay her boyfriend’s wife K5,000 for insulting her. In this case, Mariah Musimuko of 13 Miles dragged Carol Mukuma to court, seeking compensation for a series of insults, including explicit remarks about sleeping with her husband. Musimuko, 41, told the court that Mukuma, 34, had…...
Zambia loses 6 women to cervical cancer everyday – Dr Kamfwa
EVERYDAY, six women die due to cervical cancer in our country, Dr Paul Kamfwa, who is from the National Council Control programme, has disclosed. Meanwhile, Cervical Cancer survivor Karen Nakawala notes that many women shun cervical cancer screening because some men take the vagina as their property and feel jealous at the thought of someone…...
Lsk welder blames failure to make client’s booth on perpetual load shedding
A UNILUS student of Zimbabwean origin has sued a 34-year-old man of George compound for failing to refund K2,200 after failing to make a booth for her. In this matter, Panashe Mpanda, 25, wants Jason Simutowe to give her a full refund after failing to uphold his end of the deal. Mpanda said she had…...
Only SMEs which prove energy crisis affected their businesses will get loan repayment extensions – Mubanga
THIS year, we’re not advertising any loan product because we have a backlog of applications worth over K30 billion, says Minister of Small Medium and Enterprise Development Elias Mubanga. And Mubanga has clarified that SMEs and Cooperatives will not automatically get CEEC loan repayment extensions as they have to prove that their businesses were badly…...
Let’s address imbalance of global business, Africa hasn’t been treated fairly – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Africa has not been treated fairly in global business. Addressing delegates on the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AFCRA) in Addis Ababa, Friday, President Hichilema said there was need to address the imbalance which had been going on for a long time in global business. “Africa has not been…...
HH, Mnangagwa unite in support of Maimbo’s AfDB presidency bid
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has thanked SADC and COMESA for endorsing Zambia’s Dr Samuel Maimbo for for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency. Speaking during a joint press briefing with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as SADC Chairperson, and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who is Chairperson of COMESA, Saturday, President Hichilema said there was need to convince…...