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Yesterday Mega Superstar Rihanna announced the launch of Fenty in Africa, and Zambia was listed as one of the countries the brand is set to launch in. This news had fans very excited especially that Zambia has not been left out. Media Personality Mutale Mwanza who is Zambia’s MOST followed Female celebrity on Facebook with […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba for corrupt practices involving over US$33 million. Mr Yamba, 62, of Lusaka has been arrested and charged with one count of willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure relating to procurement contrary to the laws of Zambia. In 2018, Mr.Yamba did […]
President Hakainde Hichilema says his government is deeply committed to the fight against corruption while deepening the rule of law in the country. President Hichilema says he and his government have a right to be vindictive having been the most detained and sidelined citizen but emphasised that his government should be commended for promoting the […]
A 28-Year-old man of Vubwi district has admitted killing his ‘best friend’ after he found him having sex with his wife in the bush. The Chipata High Court heard that Lameck Phiri caught his friend, Gift Wilson (a Malawian), in the act with his wife in the bush. Phiri told Chipata High Court resident judge […]
The Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection has demanded for an explanation from the authorities on the contrasting trends between the inflation which has been declining and the cost of living which is on the upward trajectory. The Basic Needs and nutrition Basket which monitors the cost of living at the household level for Lusaka has […]
The Opposition Patriotic Front-PF-Party says Former President Edgar Chagwa’s Lungu’s remarks on ‘Hypocrisy’ after the burial of Late Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda was on point. PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Raphael Nakacinda says there has been a growing trend of hypocrisy in the country where people especially politicians are only appreciated when they die. […]
Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda died on Friday aged 85. He had announced in 2020 that he was battling against colon cancer. Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda has died at the age of 85 after a long battle with colon cancer. His son Andrew Banda announced the former leader’s death on Friday. “He is gone”, […]
Kitwe central police has picked a body of a male person identified as Chanda Barry of house number MN 265 mukuba natwange occupation Contractor, Aged 42 years. Information obtained from his wife Dorica Kalundo is that her husband has been planning to kill himself after his business collapsed and had his house hold goods grabbed […]
President Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated his appeal for Zambians to uphold Christian values and reflect them in their daily lives. President Hichilema says vices such as corruption, division, and inequality should not be practiced in a Christian nation like Zambia. The Head of State said this in an interview with Vatican Radio in Rome, Italy […]
The Energy Regulation Board says it has not received any application from ZESCO limited to change its connection fees. In a statement availed to Diamond News, ERB Public Relations Manager, Namukolo Kasumpa, says the purported revision of connection fees do not have the approval of ERB and must therefore be considered null and void. Ms. […]
