Stories gaining reader attention across Zambia, including viral debates, entertainment, music, sports, and local updates.
Stories gaining reader attention across Zambia, including viral debates, entertainment, music, sports, and local updates.
By BARNABAS ZULU THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has directed Hot FM to immediately stop airing the political campaign song “BM8 na MZ8 Bengile” in its current form, on grounds that it allegedly contains inflammatory and unverified political content with the potential of causing tension in the country. Webster Malido, the IBA Director-General says […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the pump price of petrol but reduced prices for diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 for June 2026. ERB announced the revised national uniform pump prices Sunday, effective at midnight May 31, 2026, until the next review. Petrol stays at K27.15 per liter. Diesel drops K1.88 to K32.11 per […]
ZAMBIA launched a $600 million debt-for-energy conversion initiative, backed by a concessional loan from the African Development Bank. The government said it opened a tender offer to repurchase $1.36 billion in Fixed Rate Step-Up Amortizing Notes due in 2053. The move marks a step forward after Zambia completed its sovereign debt restructuring in 2024. According […]
I’m not bitter, Mathew Mohan rebuts social media claims RENOWNED Kabwe-based businessman Mathew Mohan has dismissed allegations that he is bitter after being left out by the UPND and has since shifted to support the opposition. The claims, circulating on social media, allege that Mohan turned against the ruling party after being overlooked in the […]
Mundubile promises to create 300, 000 jobs in agric sector within two years NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has promised that if elected President on August 13, he will within two years, create 300, 000 jobs in the agriculture sector, alone. And Mundubile has been quoted by the News Diggers as having accused the UPND […]
Police release Kalenga and Elson after earlier arrest following interview with Xavier Chungu Police has released Kalenga Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe, who had been detained in police custody since Thursday, May 28 following an interview with the former director general of the Zambia State Intelligence Services, last week. According to a statement issued by Zambia […]
I HAVE WITHDRAWN FROM CONTESTING AS MP SO THAT I SAVE PF – MILES SAMPA MILES Sampa says contesting as an independent candidate for Lima constituency would have jeopardised his legality as PF president. “I’ll be removed as PF president if I stand as an independent MP” He says he had to withdraw from the […]
Have you ever experienced an itchy palm and immediately heard someone say, “You are about to receive money” or “You will soon spend money”? Across many cultures, itching palms have long been associated with luck, finances, and spiritual beliefs. But what does an itchy palm really mean? While traditional beliefs continue to be popular, health […]
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it has banned political campaign songs ahead of the 2026 general elections. IBA Director General Webster Malido said the authority has no legal mandate to ban songs in Zambia. He clarified that the IBA’s role is to regulate broadcasting services and guide […]
Dr. Davies Chirwa, an international media producer, author, and advocate for community empowerment, continues to amplify the importance of digital inclusion and technological equity through his longstanding participation in the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit held in Bellevue, Washington. Since the summit’s inception, Dr. Chirwa has actively engaged with nonprofit executives, global innovators, technology leaders, […]
