Stories gaining reader attention across Zambia, including viral debates, entertainment, music, sports, and local updates.
Patrice Evra: “If I could turn back time, I would have chosen to represent my home country, Senegal, instead of France.” “I was born in Dakar but raised in France. When you play and you win, you’re celebrated as French, but when the team loses, you’re suddenly labeled Senegalese. That’s why you have to be […]
By Gumbi Kaziguda Jele Over the past 7 decades or so, the name ‘Mpezeni’ has been a popular one among the Zambian mainstream media. Most of us have grown up knowing this name as the correct name for the amaNgoni Nation’s leader. But you see, the name has actually evolved over time. Depending on the …
Government has pledged support towards the establishment of a cassava processing plant in Chief Chibwika’s Chiefdom in Mwinilunga District of North-Western Province. The project is aimed at boosting rural industrialisation and creating employment opportunities. Speaking during a gala dinner organised by the Chief Chibwika Trustee Fundraising Committee, Special Assistant and Advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema for […]
Reports indicate that Metisha Mubanga, the woman whose alleged adult videos recently went viral on social media, has been detained at Woodlands Police Station, according to local reports by Kalemba. The videos, which have reportedly been circulating widely on platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram, have generated massive public attention and heated debate online. […]
Lusaka, Zambia – May 18, 2026 — Former Minister of Health Dr. Alex Katakwe has issued a formal apology and clarification following public backlash over remarks he made during his farewell media engagement held on 15th May 2026, in which he spoke about public officers receiving “tokens of appreciation” and “eating moderately.” In a statement […]
TONSE-PAMODZI ALLIANCE CANCELS CHINGOLA RALLY ON ACCOUNT OF LACK OF RESOURCES Augustine Chewe, Freelance Journalist For those that are wondering why the opposition Tonse Pamodzi Rally scheduled for 14 June 2026 at Kaunda Square Grounds in Chingola, did not take off. It has emerged that the Alliance had a tough time to meet expenses of […]
A fire at New Soweto Market destroyed three makeshift restaurants and one electronic shop in the early hours of Thursday, police say. The Zambia Police Service said the blaze broke out around 03:00 hours at the market opposite Namununga School. Police public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi explained that security personnel on duty spotted smoke and […]
263 Views Thousands of Chinsali residents have turned up for Tonse PF-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu, as if politically endorsing them for the highest office in the land. Before proceeding to the rally venue, the two leaders paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Senior Chief Nkula […]
213 ViewsNRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu today held what organisers described as a mega campaign rally in Chinsali, the provincial capital of Muchinga Province and home district associated with Zambia’s freedom icons Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe and Kenneth Kaunda. Thousands of residents assembled for the event as the opposition campaign continued […]
99 Views The Energy Regulation Board has reduced petroleum pump prices for July 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a stronger kwacha. In a press release issued by Board Chairperson James Banda, dated June 30, 2026, the ERB said petrol will drop to K26.15 per litre from K27.15, a K1.00 or 3.68 percent decrease. […]
