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17/01/2026

Cristoforetti eyes back-to-back AFCON qualification

By Michael Miyoba

NATIONAL futsal team coach Andrea Cristoforetti says Zambia remains fully focused and committed to securing qualification for the Morocco 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they prepare to face Ghana in a decisive two-legged qualifier.
Zambia will take on the West Africans away on February 3-4 before hosting the

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NATIONAL futsal team coach Andrea Cristoforetti says Zambia remains fully focused and committed to securing qualification for the Morocco 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they prepare to face Ghana in a decisive two-legged qualifier. Zambia will take on the West Africans away on February...

17/01/2026

BB11 calls for early preps as Zambia braces for WAFCON Group of Death

By Michael Miyoba

COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda has described Zambia’s 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group as extremely tough, noting that the team must prepare thoroughly if they are to progress and keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Copper Queens were drawn in Group

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17/01/2026

Zesco United chase redemption

By Michael Miyoba

ZESCO United will be desperate to get their campaign back on track when they host Kabwe Warriors in today’s Week 15 MTN Super League encounter at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The Ndola giants are still reeling from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals Nkana FC and will be aiming to

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17/01/2026

Some people still ask if I was dating Mumba Yachi – Wezi

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

SONGBIRD Wezi Mhone has described her collab with Mumba Yachi on “Umung’o” as one for the books, not only because of the writing and teamwork, but also because it still sparks curiosity among fans, some even asking if they were dating, a mystery she says she’s happy to leave fans

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SONGBIRD Wezi Mhone has described her collab with Mumba Yachi on “Umung’o” as one for the books, not only because of the writing and teamwork, but also because it still sparks curiosity among fans, some even asking if they were dating, a mystery she says she’s happy to leave fans speculating...

17/01/2026

I’ve opened international doors other gospel artistes couldn’t in 20yrs - Prophet Siame

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

GOSPEL musician Prophet DM Siame ‘Inyanced’ says he has built international connections in just a few months in the industry which older gospel artistes failed to secure despite spending 20 years in the industry.
Prophet Siame says that while fellow artistes are criticising him for using AI in his music now,

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GOSPEL musician Prophet DM Siame ‘Inyanced’ says he has built international connections in just a few months in the industry which older gospel artistes failed to secure despite spending 20 years in the industry. Prophet Siame says that while fellow artistes are criticising him for using AI in h...

17/01/2026

Being attractive doesn’t make me a pr******te - Tiana

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

SINGER and actress Tianna is putting her foot down, telling fans to show some respect and stop the nonsense of asking if she’s “selling” herself or dating married men, stressing that being attractive doesn’t make her a pr******te.
Tianna also fires back at mothers accusing her of “playing too much,” stressing

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SINGER and actress Tianna is putting her foot down, telling fans to show some respect and stop the nonsense of asking if she’s “selling” herself or dating married men, stressing that being attractive doesn’t make her a pr******te. Tianna also fires back at mothers accusing her of “playing ...

17/01/2026

An SA agent wanted to have a relationship with me to advance my career - Zuba

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

ZUBA actress Mwaka Mugala, alias, Zuba has revealed an experience of sexual harassment in South Africa, where an agent implied that her career could only progress if she entered a romantic relationship with him, a move she says she found shocking, discouraging, and something she was not willing to do

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ZUBA actress Mwaka Mugala, alias, Zuba has revealed an experience of sexual harassment in South Africa, where an agent implied that her career could only progress if she entered a romantic relationship with him, a move she says she found shocking, discouraging, and something she was not willing to d...

17/01/2026

B’Flow relives celebrity social football spectacle

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

CELEBRITY football is proving to be far more than just a game, it’s quickly becoming the ultimate stage for music and comedy stars. The recent social football matches between musicians and comedians drew a fan-packed stadium, with organisers admitting the turnout blew all expectations out of the water.
Zambia Association of

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CELEBRITY football is proving to be far more than just a game, it’s quickly becoming the ultimate stage for music and comedy stars. The recent social football matches between musicians and comedians drew a fan-packed stadium, with organisers admitting the turnout blew all expectations out of the w...

17/01/2026

'Why me' was apprehended in Chirundu, witness tells court

By Precious Daka

A TEAM leader of the National Cyber Task Force has told the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as ‘Why Me’ was apprehended on July 25, 2025, in Chirundu.
In this matter, Kapwepwe is charged with two counts of hate speech and one count of expressing hatred, ridicule, or

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A TEAM leader of the National Cyber Task Force has told the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as ‘Why Me’ was apprehended on July 25, 2025, in Chirundu. In this matter, Kapwepwe is charged with two counts of hate speech and one count of expressing hatred, ridicul...

17/01/2026

Thieves steal $18,000, K60,300 from L/Stone pharmacy

By Taonga Tembo

THIEVES have broken into a pharmacy in Livingstone, belonging to an Indian national and have stolen US$18,000 and K60,300 cash.
According to the Police, the suspects gained entry by cutting part of the pharmacy’s iron sheets and damaging the ceiling.
In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the

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THIEVES have broken into a pharmacy in Livingstone, belonging to an Indian national and have stolen US$18,000 and K60,300 cash. According to the Police, the suspects gained entry by cutting part of the pharmacy’s iron sheets and damaging the ceiling. In a statement, Southern Province Police Comman...

17/01/2026

MoH records 639 cholera cases, 10 deaths

By Ivy Mwansa

HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says as of January 15, Zambia recorded 639 cumulative cholera cases, with 614 recoveries and 10 deaths.
Dr Muchima adds that the outbreak has been concentrated in Northern Province, particularly in Mpulungu, Nsama and Senga Hill districts, which together have recorded more than 501 cases, accounting

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HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says as of January 15, Zambia recorded 639 cumulative cholera cases, with 614 recoveries and 10 deaths. Dr Muchima adds that the outbreak has been concentrated in Northern Province, particularly in Mpulungu, Nsama and Senga Hill districts, which together have record...

17/01/2026

Zambia, Tanzania agree on monthly fuel vessel offloading arrangement

By Ivy Mwansa

ZAMBIA and Tanzania have entered into an agreement to allow Zambia to offload one fuel vessel carrying over 100,000 metric tonnes at the Port of Dar es Salaam each month.
Ministry of Energy Principle Public Relations Officer Bob Sianjalika says the fuel vessel will be berthed and offloaded between the 15th

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ZAMBIA and Tanzania have entered into an agreement to allow Zambia to offload one fuel vessel carrying over 100,000 metric tonnes at the Port of Dar es Salaam each month. Ministry of Energy Principle Public Relations Officer Bob Sianjalika says the fuel vessel will be berthed and offloaded between t...