Police camp at Freedom Statue, as Socialist Party youths shift protest
A CONVOY of Zambia Police officers on Friday morning blocked a planned peaceful protest by Socialist Party youths who intended to voice their concerns about the alleged theft of life-saving drugs. The protest, led by the party’s National Youth Secretary Stanley Muba’sa, was scheduled to start from Town Centre, proceed to the Freedom Statue, and…...
Meet Rajiv Rox, the Indian singer winning hearts in Zambia
Remember that Indian guy who popped up on our feeds singing flawlessly in Nyanja? His song, First Love, featuring Daxon Ma Africa, instantly captured attention and left people wondering, “Who is this guy?” Well, we caught up with Rajiv Manghnani alias Rajiv Rox and it turns out there’s a lot more to hid story. He’s…...
Musician sasila, I’ve been performing live every week for the past 12yrs – Alice Chuma
If you’ve been on the streets of Facebook lately, you’ve likely seen legendary songbird Alice Chuma breathing new life into timeless Zambian classics. She’s on a 10-week journey honoring female musical icons, and so far, she’s wowed fans with Mumba by Maureen Lilanda, Nshaupwa Bwino by Linda Nyirongo, and Mwebalume Bandi by Violet Kafula. Her…...
Relegation battles comes to a climax
THE curtain comes down on the 2024/2025 MTN Zambia Super League season today, and while the championship race has already been settled with Power Dynamos poised to be officially crowned champions, the spotlight will shift to the bottom of the table where an intense battle for survival unfolds. With Indeni FC, Lumwana Radiants, and Forest…...
Court jails Mabonga as police thwart opposition protest
A BATTALION of police officers yesterday disrupted a peaceful protest and forcefully seized placards from various opposition leaders who had gathered at the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to protest against the curtailed freedom of expression. This occurred shortly after Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda sentenced Mfuwe PF MP Maureen Mabonga to eight months simple imprisonment…...
I foresee HH winning next year’s elections – Amos
AMOS Chanda says he foresees a clear victory for President Hakainde Hichilema in next year’s elections. Meanwhile, the ex-press aide to former president Edgar Lungu insists that his acquittal was not politically motivated. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, Thursday, Chanda wondered who would defeat President Hichilema. “Let me be hypothetical and say if…...
U17 girls defeat Zimbabwe 5-1, reach Cosafa final
THE Zambia Under-17 National Women’s Soccer Team has once again underlined its dominance in regional football by securing a spot in the final of the 2025 COSAFA U17 Girls Championship. The reigning champions thrashed familiar rivals Zimbabwe 5-1 in a thrilling semifinal encounter played at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia yesterday. The impressive…...
Thieving of drugs has been happening for over 30yrs – Govt
COMMERCE Minister Chipoka Mulenga has wondered how over 2,000 pharmacies were selling stolen drugs donated by the American government and other donors, when the country only has 1,300 registered pharmacies. Mulenga says thieving of medicines has been happening for over 30 years, even before the Patriotic Front formed government. He says government is not under…...
Adopt female candidates in Lumezi, NGOCC urges political parties
NGOCC is urging all political parties contesting the parliamentary by-election in Lumezi Constituency and two Ward by-elections in Fibalala and Tuuwa Wards to adopt female candidates. In a statement, NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela said political parties had a duty to uphold the principles of good governance, including but not limited to fairness, inclusion and…...
FIFA embraces new FAZ Leadership
FIFA has formally welcomed newly elected FAZ president, Keith Mweemba, at the prestigious 75th FIFA Congress currently underway in Asunción, Paraguay. Mweemba, who is making his debut appearance at global football’s highest decision-making platform, is accompanied by FAZ vice president Mutale Ng’andu and Secretary General Ruben Kamanga. The trio was officially introduced at the Asunción…...
