Music industry isn’t as friendly as it used to be, says Bobby East as he bids farewell
THIS week, rap sensation Bobby East, in a shocking revelation that left music lovers astounded, announced his imminent departure from the music industry. Bobby East, who is also known for his entrepreneurial prowess, announced via his official Facebook page that his latest album, “Rob.art,” scheduled for release on March 22, 2024, will be his final…...
Stepfather attempts to sell child for K100,000
KANYAMA Police Station says it received a report of a stepfather, who, in the company of two others, attempted to sell his four year old girl child for a sum of K100, 000. According to a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga revealed that the incident occurred on March 21, 2024, at about…...
Men’s relay team breaks African Games record to win gold
THE Zambia men’s 4x400m relay team, led by Muzala Samukonga, has clinched a gold medal with a record breaking time at the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. Samukoga, Kennedy Luchembe, Patrick Nyambe, and David Mulenga put in a remarkable performance to stop the clock at a blistering time of 2min 59:12s, last evening. Finishing second…...
We want to develop well trained administrators – FAZ
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the association is working towards developing a cadre of well-trained administrators that will take the game to the next level. Speaking during the official opening of the Central Province FAZ Administrators Workshop in Kabwe yesterday, Kamanga said FAZ had placed a high premium on upskilling football administrators to ensure they…...
Masebo tells women to avoid false eyelashes as red eye disease hits E/Province
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says Zambia has recorded over 1,500 cases of conjunctivitis, also known as red or pink eye disease, with Eastern Province recording about 1,303 cases. Masebo has advised women to avoid using false eyelashes as they might cause the disease. Speaking while giving a ministerial statement in parliament, Friday, Masebo said although…...
Chinyemba wins gold as opponent pulls out
FLYWEIGHT boxer Patrick Chinyemba has won Zambia’s second gold medal at the 13th edition of the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana, after his South Africa opponent Lubabalo Lusizi pulled out of the gold medal bout. Chinyemba, whose reputation has grown across the world, was set to fight Lusizi in the final yesterday but the Zambian…...
B-Flow recounts attack by suspected UPND supporters at Levy Junction
RENOWNED musician and activist Brian Bwembya, popularly known as B-Flow, recently faced a frightening experience when he was ambushed by unidentified individuals claiming allegiance to the UPND at Levy Junction Shopping Mall car park. B-Flow shares that these suspected ruling party cadres demanded that he should cease his critical commentary about the government on his…...
Social media fame can become unhealthy, make people do weird things, says Josh2Funny
REMEMBER when Miriam Mulwanda, alias Aunty Milly, went live on Facebook to share a trick on reducing belly fat using a pounding stick? I bet it was a cringeworthy moment for many. But as if that wasn’t ‘traumatising’ enough, another beauty queen, Ira Beauty, also treated us to a free show of how to make…...
Politicians exploit musicians for politics, then sideline them once in power – Pontiano
LEGENDARY musician Pontiano Kaiche has bemoaned that successive governments have failed to contribute towards the growth of the music industry, highlighting how musicians are only valued when they engage in political matters. During his appearance on ‘The Conversation Podcast’, Pontiano recounted instances where musicians were used for political purposes, only to be sidelined once the…...
Haantinga shares her weight loss journey: “I’ve had to give up nshima, junk food”
WHEN we first experienced the COVID-19 outbreak in the country back in 2020, I remember seeing many people taking to the streets, jogging as a way to keep fit against the virus. There is a similar trend today where many people are hitting the gym, not just because of COVID-19, but to shed off some…...
