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By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIANS are yearning for the second independence because they feel increasingly frustrated by high poverty levels, oppressive laws and the poor governance of the country, Brian Mundubile has said. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Mr Mundubile said the country’s economic hardships and legislative environment had left many citizens […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

A Lusaka court has sentenced five people to five years in prison with hard labor for illegally possessing a live ground pangolin. Lusaka Magistrates Court convicted Lutangu Namushi, 35; Melody Mwangala, 39; Abigail Sitali, 22; Nawa Pelekelo, 33; and Peter Mukela, 32. The five pleaded guilty to the charge. Prosecutors said the group was arrested

SOCIAL media personality Elias Musyani has been released on police bond after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Musyani, 33, of Makeni Bonaventure, confirmed he was detained, investigated and formally charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear in court to answer to the charge. "As

ON STEALING her friend’s five-month-old baby, 26-year-old Sylvia Sara Mwewa vanished from Chipata, and picked Chongwe District in Lusaka Province as her perfect place of hiding. It is alleged that, on the last day of July 2026, Mwewa tricked her friend, a 16-year-old into believing that she was only playing with the child and later […]

Okra is a popular vegetable enjoyed in many African households and is valued for its nutritional benefits. However, over the years, several claims have circulated on social media and through word of mouth suggesting that eating okra reduces men’s fertility while increasing women’s sexual desire. But are these claims true? Health experts say there is […]

The Zambia NGO WASH Forum, a consortium of 65 local and international CSOs in Zambia, has hosted experts from Mali for a benchmarking exercise. In a media statement, NGO WASH Forum Coordinator Bubala Muyovwe Mumba said the benchmarking exercise focused on Zambia’s experience building a sanitation regulatory framework designed for safe, inclusive and sustainable services. […]

By BARNABAS ZULU POLITICAL analyst and historian Sishuwa Sishuwa has observed that Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu are facing powerful domestic and foreign forces working against their campaigns but have remained the most competitive contenders to the country’s presidency. Dr Sishuwa, a Senior Lecturer in History at South Africa’s Stellenbosch University and visiting […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Lusaka - Zambia: Civil society organisations have condemned reports of text messages linking Social Cash Transfer to linda kasonde, suggesting ongoing support.

Makeup and artificial hair have become a normal part of fashion and beauty for millions of women around the world. From subtle makeup to glamorous transformations, many women use beauty products to express themselves, boost confidence, or simply enjoy looking their best. But what do men really think about women who wear makeup and artificial […]