HH will never use Gulfstream, Lufuma insists
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma has refuted claims that President Hakainde Hichilema recently used the Gulfstream G650 presidential jet, insisting that the Head of State will never use the plane for any assignment. Reports circulating on social media indicate that the President recently used the Gulfstream on one of his international travels. But in an interview,…...
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Police nab 4 for the murder of Induna Inete
POLICE have arrested four people in connection with the murder of Mwangelwa Akapelwa, Induna Inete of the Barotse Royal Establishment. Police have revealed the motive behind the murder of the Induna, stating that it was due to a family dispute. In a statement, Sunday, police deputy public relations officer Danny Mwale said on March 22,…...
Hambayi predicts slight rise in inflation
ECONOMIST Trevor Hambayi says he expects a slight increase in the inflation rate for the month of March. And Hambayi says majority of Zambians are currently not tax compliant because they lack liquidity, mainly as a result of unpaid for goods and services supplied to government and other entities. According to the Zambia Statistics Agency…...
Celine Nair’s close-up: Juggling leadership while advocating for women’s self-care
AMIDST her demanding role, Celine Meena Nair, the Provisional Liquidator of Konkola Copper Mines, advocates for seeking timely assistance. Juggling various responsibilities at home and work, she underscores the necessity of collaboration to alleviate the burdens of a hectic schedule. Nair emphasises that shouldering every burden alone often leads to burnout, stressing the vital need…...
I turned down a job at BBC – Dingindaba
MANY a Zambian journalists would move mountains for chance to work with the likes of CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, or any of the other leading media houses in the world. But that is not the case with Diamond TV newsman, Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya, who opted to stay close to his aging mother at the expense…...
Men’s relay team qualifies for Paris Olympic Games
GOOD things keep coming the way of Zambia’s men’s 400m relay team after two spectacular races at the African Games in Accra, Ghana. After breaking the national record in a blistering semifinal race, the team of Muzala Samukonga, Kennedy Luchembe, Patrick Nyambe, and David Mulenga went on to achieve even more in the finals, breaking…...
Untold misery of adult bed wetting
WHILE commonly associated with childhood, bedwetting continues to haunt individuals well into adulthood, causing not only isolation but a deep sense of shame. “I only stopped bedwetting at 23,” Julius shares, recounting how his siblings who stopped bedwetting early, would mock him over this condition. Echoing Julius’ struggle is Kasamba, who reveals the profound stigma…...
No need for DNA test, he is not my child, explains Jairos
Many of us have seen the famous picture of ‘Mpali’ stars Joel Sakala and Lissy Yambayamba with their ‘son’ who looks nothing like the celebrity couple. Sakala, who stars as Jairos in the popular soap opera, posted a photo on social media where he was with his wife Lissy, aka Thombi, and a beautiful baby…...
Drunk couple book themselves weekend in cells after disturbing court proceedings
A LUSAKA couple on Friday booked themselves a weekend in police cells after their drunken behaviour disrupted proceedings in the Matero Local Court two. Brian Banda and Kelly Kabola, both in their late 40s, were drunk as early as 11:00 hours and started exhibiting public nuisance in court by touching each other as they giggled,…...
