Usher has opened up about the criticism he faced from fans when he tied the knot with his first wife Tameka Foster back in 2007. The 45-year-old singer (born Usher Raymond IV) was married to Foster for two years before they split in 2009. He opened up in People’s cover story about
Read MoreAmerican rapper and actor, Bow Wow has opened up about his battle with drug addiction that once landed him in the hospital. During an interview on The Art of Dialogue podcast, the 36-year-old star was asked about his 2007 collaborative album with Omarion. ‘I was on lean. I was sipping so much
Read MoreKim Kardashian disclosed what she is looking for in a man amid her rumored romance with Odell Beckham Jr. The businesswoman revealed she keeps a list of characteristics she wants in a partner on her phone during an interview on James Corden’s “This Life of Mine” podcast Thursday, Feb. 15. Reading from her list,
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Cardi B and her estranged husband, Offset, spent Valentine’s Day together. They had dinner in Miami at celeb hotspot Carbone despite their split. In photos, the rappers were seen arriving at the Italian restaurant together. However, Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, waited a few minutes to go inside after Cardi, whose real
Read MoreAmerican actor, Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon have reportedly moved in together. Ines, 34, has moved into the 60-year-old actor’s home, according to People’s sources. ‘It’s pretty recent. They are going very strong and she is happier than ever,’ the insider said, adding that she still has her
Read MoreAmerican music star, Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she and her actor husband, Ben Affleck didn’t end their relationship on the day they postponed their 2003 wedding. Appearing for an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the singer-songwriter admitted that although their decision to call off the wedding may have signaled trouble in
Read MoreA man in southern India was mauled to death by an Asiatic lion after he jumped into his enclosure, forest department officials said. Prahlad Gujjar, 38, scaled a 12-foot high fence and jumped into the lion’s enclosure at Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park in Tirupati on Thursday, Feb. 15,, Andhra Pradesh, zoo officials said.
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It’s Red Card: Petition SADC & AU against HH for sponsoring politics of hate speech, tribal divisions, ethnic hostility, regionalism & bloodshed By Dr Chris ZUMANI Zimba 1. The shocking and terrifying revelations from Zambia’s Chief Government Spokesperson On 12th February, 2024, Chief Government Spokesman, Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa voluntarily revealed that HH and his UPND
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NOW THEY WANT TO ARREST ALL MPS THAT WENT TO MWATA KAZEMBE LAST WEEK Inquiry file Opened up O.B 184 /24 at 10:04 on 13/02/24.In which D/W/Const Nkausu of Chifunabuli Police Post into the inquiries office and further reported to have opened up an in inquiry file of unlawful assembly of about Fifteen (15) PF
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FORMER KCM PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATOR MILINGO LUNGU AND GOVT AGREE TO SETTLE MATTER OUT OF COURT By Fox Reporter FORMER Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) Provisional Liquidator, Milingo Lungu, and the State have resolved to settle the matter in which he was challenging the lifting of his immunity from prosecution, out of court. Last year in November,
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SOCIALIST PARTY WAITS NATIONAL CONGRESS APPROVAL OVER ALLIANCES PRESS STATEMENT Lusaka, Thursday (15th February, 2024) Following persistent media queries on the stance of the Socialist Party with regards to Political Party Alliances, we wish to respond as follows: 1. As a party we strongly believe in solidarity and inclusive leadership because it is our firm
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By Prof. Edgar Ng’oma Philosopher/Political Scientist/Distinguished Fellow Governance and Peace. A MUST READ HISTORICAL FACT. MWATA KAZEMBE KINGDOM WAS ALSO A BRITISH PROTECTORATE MUCH EARLIER THAN BAROTSELAND IN1892 WHILE BAROTSELAND WAS 1897. Without fear or favour. INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AT WORK. For us to understand how Zambia 🇿🇲 was born, it is important to dig from
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POLITICAL VIOLENCE SURVIVOR CALLS ON ZAMBIANS TO RALLY BEHINDE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA DISABLED by political violence, Fred SAILI a UPND member has called on Zambians to rally behind President Hakainde Hichilema for the restoration of peace, national unity and law and order. Mr Saili says Zambians should support Mr Hichilema by building on the national unity
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NUSFAZ PREDICTS DECLINE IN MAIZE HARVEST FROM 3.2 MILLION TO 2.5 MILLION TONNES The National Union For Small Scale Farmers In Zambia-NUSFAZ- predicts that the impending maize crop harvest will be less than 2.5 million tonnes, down from 3.2 million tonnes harvested in the previous farming season. NUSFAZ Executive Director Ebony has said that this
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HIGHTLIGTS: CHURCH-STATE DIALOGUE PRAYER BREAKFAST Today, His Excellency the President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema attended the Church – State Dialogue Prayer Breakfast at Pamodzi Hotel. Below are the highlights: ✅ The President requested religious leaders to pray for the nation’s prosperity in all areas, including food security, as it is a matter of national security. ✅
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NAKACINDA CALLS ON GOGO MADZIMAWE Patriotic Front PF Secretary General Hon Raphael Nakacinda, PF Member of Central Committee in charge of Elections, Kasenengwa MP Hon Philemon Twasa pays a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni speaking people of Kasenengwa District.
Read MoreSDA MASTER GUIDE ACCUSED OF RAPE JAILED THE Seventh-Day Adventist Master Guide who is in court for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old has been jailed for contempt of court in another court case where he was a surety. When the defilement case was called yesterday before magistrate Kawama Mwamfuli, a prosecutor informed the court that the
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ZRA UNEARTHS TAX EVASION SCHEME INVOLVING OVER K82 MILLION The Zambia Revenue Authority today conducted searches on the Copperbelt at Reddy Logistics and Mash Rock Mining Limited after unearthing a suspected and sophisticated tax evasion scheme involving the two respective companies and their associates. Mash Rock Mining Limited is involved in mining activities within Zambia
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COURT SET JUDGEMENT DATE FOR MUFULIRA’s KANSUSWA POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF DEFILEMENT The Mufulira Magistrate Court has presided over the case involving a Police Officer of Mufulira’s Kansuswa Police Post accused of indecent assault on one of the two juvenile girls while held in custody at Kansuswa Police post. It is alleged that Brian Muyunda,
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SUSPECT ESCAPES FROM POLICE VEHICLE A 29-year-old man of Mazabuka’s Hill Side Compound who was arrested for stealing a Motorbike has escaped from a moving vehicle which was being driven by an Officer from Macha Police Post. The incident occurred on 13th February, 2024 around 15:30 hours at Muyobe Bridge along Macha Road, with the
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GRADE ELEVEN PUPIL CONSUMES T.B DRUGS, DIES IN ISOKA. Isoka prominent business man “TIME OF JESUS” daughter has died after Consuming Tuberculosis Drug. Beauty Naluonde aged 18 a grade eleven pupil at Muchinga Secondary school tragically took her own life after consuming a significant quantity of Tuberculosis (TB) medication. The incident occurred on Tuesday and
Read MoreELECTION RIGGING SCHEME UNEARTHED …as ECZ deploys Known UPND officials as Poll Staff in MWANSABOMBWE Mwansabombwe, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 The Socialist Party (SP) has exposed a rigging scheme by the UPND in the ongoing Kayo ward by election in Mwansabombwe district, Luapula province. Party Chairperson for Elections Trymore Mwenda says those involved in the
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KALABA’S CITIZENS FIRST MUCHINGA PROV SECRETARY LEAVES PARTY OVER DECISION TO JOIN UKA Muchinga provincial secretary of the Harry Kalaba-led Citizens First Party (CFP), has resigned from his position and the party with immediate effect. Clinton Simbeye cites his disagreement with the party’s decision to join the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA), a coalition of opposition
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FACEBOOK LOVER NABBED FOR STEALING FROM ‘GIRLFRIENDS’ Police in Malawi have arrested a 24-year-old man for stealing money and cellphones from his girlfriends after meeting them on Facebook. According to police findings, Junior M’bwana, who bears the username of Richard Chesani on Facebook, had allegedly been proposing to women on the social media platform. “When
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GOVERNMENT EAGER TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT ELECTRICITY – KAPALA Minister of Energy, Peter Kapala says Government is eager to generate sufficient electricity to meet the huge demand in the agriculture and mining sectors in the country. Speaking in a speech read for him by the Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary, Peter Mumba, during the launch of
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Hon. Munir Zulu: Madam Speaker, why are the ministers and members of parliament from Barotseland remaining silent? Why, Speaker Madam. Madam Speaker, this is an urgent situation. Could you please ask the Vice President to respond? Madam Speaker, this is a contentious topic. Barotseland activists ordered visiting ministers and MPs to show their passports upon
Read MoreTHE MAZOKA SUCCESSION DISPUTE AND BAROTSELAND ISSUE HAVE SHOWN CLEARLY HOW THE TRIBAL COUSINSHIP BETWEEN LOZIS AND TONGAS IS FAKE AND FULL OF PRETENSE AND DECEPTION By Barotseland Watchdog Those who have followed the political history with regard to how Lozis and Tongas related in fighting for political space in the Zambian Political System will
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SUPPORT KETTY NANYANGWE AS DEPUTY, HICHILEMA DIRECTS AND CAUSES WITHDRAWAL MUKUBESA NYONI AS CONTESTANT President HH today met all the 22 UPND councilors at State House and ordered them to allow Lusaka deputy mayor to return her seat unopposed and directed the other four aspiring candidates not to stand as all the councils go to
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PARLIAMENT OPENS, WITH RELOCATION OF CAPITAL, SOCIAL SECURITY AMONG AGENDA The Zambian National Assembly is set to kickstart its engines today, commencing the Third Session of the Thirteenth Assembly with a keen focus on issues pivotal to the nation’s well-being. Questions for oral answers, meticulously outlined on the session’s order paper, will serve as a
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LCC TO SHUT DOWN ERRING BARS, NIGHT CLUBS ON VALENTINE’S DAY 13th February, 2024 The Lusaka City Council (LCC) is cautioning bars, nightclubs and casino owners against allowing underage patrons on their premises to maximise their returns on special days such as Valentine’s Day. Bars, nightclubs and casino owners as well as liquor stores are
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OPEN SPACES ZAMBIA URGES MEDIA HOUSES TO ENGAGE IN REPLACEMENT PROCESS FOR IBA AND ZNBC ACTS Telda Mawarire, Chief of Party for the Open Spaces Zambia project under Internews Network Zambia, has emphasized the importance of media houses’ involvement in the repeal and replacement process of the Independent Broadcast Authority (IBA) and Zambia Broadcasting Corporation
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FORMER UNZA STUDENT JAILED FOR STEALING COMPUTERS A former University of Zambia (UNZA) student has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for stealing 16 computers and accessories worth K68,000 from the higher institution of learning. Heniric Chisenga, 30, claimed that he wanted to install anti-virus in the computers and also use them for his project.
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ZIM 27TH ANNUAL MARKETING CONFERENCE SET The Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) has announced its 27th Annual Marketing Conference, set to take place from May 21st to 24th, 2024, at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone. The event, aimed at fostering collaboration and driving innovation and growth, will bring together over 400 top marketers
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NUSFAZ PREDICTS DECLINE IN MAIZE HARVEST FROM 3.2 MILLION TO 2.5 MILLION TONNES By Michael Kaluba The National Union For Small Scale Farmers In Zambia-NUSFAZ- predicts that the impending maize crop harvest will be less than 2.5 million tonnes, down from 3.2 million tonnes harvested in the previous farming season. NUSFAZ Executive Director Ebony Lolozhi
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From Copperbelt Cobbles to world’s most expensive: Kundananji blazes trail JUST six years ago, 23-year-old Copper Queens striker Racheal Kundananji kicked a plastic ball on dusty pitches, her talent hidden from even her family but now, she has shattered the world record for a female footballer’s transfer. According to the BBC Bay FC are shelling
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RDA ENGAGES ACEZ The Road Development Agency (RDA) today engaged the Association of Consulting Engineers of Zambia (ACEZ) to discuss matters pertaining to the Road Sector in Zambia. RDA Director and Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Grace Mutembo said the primary purpose of the meeting was to provide a platform for constructive dialogue and collaboration among
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THE ANGELA NYIRENDA JOURNEY By Dickson Jere Over a decade ago – Angela Nyirenda – a then little known musician released a hit song called Ndina. It was a combination of Ngoni songs known as “Ngoma”. It was the first time that such songs were nicely mixed and played with modern instruments as opposed to
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INDIVIDUALS CAUTIONED TO BE MINDFUL AS THEY USE NEWLY LAUNCHED INJECTABLE PREP The Treatment, Advocacy and Literacy Campaign-TALC-says the launched injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis –prep- called cabotegravir long acting -cab-la- should not be considered as a 100% effective preventive measure against HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. Zambia has become the first country in Africa to offer
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ZAMBIA/GHANA TO ACTUALISE AGREED MoUs President Hakainde Hichilema says there is need for Zambia and Ghana to actualise a number of agreements that have been signed between the two countries. President Hichilema said the two countries must be able to progress with activities and arrangements agreed upon. The President was speaking when the Ghanaian Minister
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MINISTRY OF SMED, MINES COLLABORATE TO BOOST SMALL SCALE MINING Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Elias Mubanga said that his ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development to strengthen small scale mining in the country. This collaboration aims to support and enhance the mining activities of cooperatives in
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