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Whether you’re organising a concert, wedding, corporate event, festival, or private party, one of the biggest questions is: How much does it cost to book a Zambian artist? The answer depends on several factors, including the artist’s popularity, the type of event, location, performance format, and production requirements. While most artists do not publicly disclose […]

Emmanuel Njovu, popularly known as BrokenHill Emmy, has urged artists to develop skills beyond music, saying education, vocational training and business investments are essential for financial stability and long-term success in the entertainment industry.‎‎Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, BrokenHill Emmy said it is important for artists to engage in other income generating activities […]

Kopala Tribe dancer Davies Mulenga, popularly known as Power Continent has expressed concern over the lack of appreciation and fair pay for dancers, saying many artists continue to benefit from their work without adequately recognising their contribution to the success of songs. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Mulenga said while a few artists […]

Residents of Chama continue to face chronic […]

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NRPUP DELEGATION DEPARTS FOR DUBAI TO OBSERVE BALLOT PRINTING EXERCISE Lusaka, Zambia – 30 June 2026 The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) wishes to inform members of the public that four members of the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance delegation have departed Zambia to participate in and observe the […]

We’ll print 9m presidential ballots in 5 days – Al Ghurair Ballot Printing Company DUBAI-based Al Ghurair Printing Company, which is printing Zambia’s 2026 election ballot papers, says it will print a total of nine million presidential ballot papers within four to five days. The company has started printing the presidential ballots on two printing […]

They’ve mistreated Lungu in death, what more you, Kambwili tells Roan electorate ROAN Constituency parliamentary candidate Chishimba Kambwili has accused the UPND government of mistreating former president Edgar Lungu, arguing that the manner in which the late leader’s affairs have been handled should serve as a warning to Zambians. Addressing voters in Roan Constituency, Kambwili […]

CHANGE IS ON ITS WAY – MUNDUBILE NRPUP Presidential Candidate Brian Mundubile is bubbling with confidence that there will be a change of government after August 13 elections. And Mr Mundubile has urged civil servants to remain professional and impartial especially during the electoral period. He said civil servants should perform their duties professionally and […]

MUNDUBILE SHOULDN’T THINK N/PROVINCE IS HIS STRONGHOLD – KABUSWE 1st July 2026 UPND Chililabombwe aspiring MP Paul Kabuswe says Brian Mundubile should not think he has won the election simply because of rallies being held in his perceived stronghold in Northern Province. Kabuswe has also questioned how the opposition expect to win an election when […]

By Laura Miti Presidential candidates are allowed to make silly mistakes. Maybe even step in muddy puddles by offending voters with inconvenient truths. They can be forgiven for being annoying or frustrating. What we must never look away from, in someone who wants to lead the country, is a display of fundamental incompetence. So, a […]