When she calls it quits
Moonga couldn’t understand why his wife of 20 years could just decide to wake up one day and call it quits. As he sat looking at the divorce papers in front of him, he was reminded of his wedding day. She was a beautiful captivating wife. One you wouldn’t want to stop chatting with but…...
Ashley’s struggle and triumph over cervical cancer
January marked Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – a time dedicated to spreading knowledge and encouraging women to take charge of their health. While cervical cancer may not always dominate headlines, it remains a serious issue, affecting thousands of women each year. The good news? It is one of the most preventable cancers, thanks to regular…...
Japan needs to look at Zambia as a true partner – HH
WE don’t want to see Japan, China, America, Germany competing for Zambia; Zambia is a partner of the community of the world for mutuality, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says Japan needs to look at Zambia as a true partner. Meanwhile, the Head of State says government hopes to achieve over five percent…...
Moses Sakala’s Ordini Arts Centre launches Kum’mawa Experience
MOSES Sakala’s Ordini Arts Centre, in conjunction with Parchments Media Productions, has officially launched a multicultural musical festival dubbed “The Kum’mawa Experience”. The initiative aims to complement the N’cwala Ceremony by offering an extended platform for cultural expression. The N’cwala Ceremony of the Ngoni speaking people is held every year on the last Saturday of…...
Two men, one child: The fight for paternity
In the chambers of the Matero Local Court, a storm was brewing. A battle not of fists, but of fatherhood. Misheck Mukonge, a 33-year-old crane driver, stood before the magistrate, his voice steady but his heart heavy. Across from him sat Howard Banda, a 37-year-old tipper driver, the man who dared to claim the one…...
One on one with Tio: the young stylist behind the closet
At Lusaka’s most glamorous events, where celebrities turn heads and fashion statements are made, one name stands out, Tio’s Closet. The mastermind behind the brand, Tionge Tembo, has carved out her place in Zambia’s fashion scene, dressing A-list personalities and pushing boundaries with her bold, unapologetic designs. But Tio’s journey to the top wasn’t stitched…...
Petauke by-election has taught us not to relax or feel comfortable – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the opposition’s victory in Petauke is a reminder to the government not to relax or feel comfortable despite delivering on many promises. And Mweetwa says government has taken steps to overhaul the leadership at ZAMMSA and initiated reforms to ensure integrity and efficiency in the procurement process. Addressing the…...
Govt’s interest in sedition laws suggests an intolerance for divergent views – LAZ
LAW Association of Zambia president Lungisani Zulu says government’s renewed interest in operationalising laws on sedition, insults and criminal defamation suggests an intolerance for divergent views And Zulu says credible national dialogue is important as the country heads towards the 2026 general elections. Meanwhile, Panos Institute Southern Africa Executive Director Vusumuzi Sifile says it is…...
Zamtel owes local, foreign suppliers over K2.9b – AG
THE latest Auditor General’s report on parastatal bodies has revealed that as at December 31, 2023, Zamtel owed various local and foreign suppliers and other institutions amounts totalling K2,995,504,146. According to the report, K1,189,428,482 was owed to local creditors while K692,478,323 was owed to foreign creditors. Meanwhile, the report has revealed that as of December…...
HH calls for a ceasefire in DRC
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says there is an urgent and pressing need for an immediate ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Head of State says the only viable path forward for all parties involved is meaningful, sustained and solution-oriented dialogue. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page…...