A certain musician from Zambia, Nathan Mithi, has reportedly committed suicide after accusing his wife, Sabby Phiri, of infidelity. Mithi, who was identified as a member of Ghetto Link, a prominent music group in the country, was laid to rest…
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Silky Spain seals last 16 berth
Spain on Wednesday confirmed their place in the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a 5-0 victory over Zambia. An excellent strike by Teresa Abelleira was followed by braces for both Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo…
Zambian president wants quick debt restructuring to aid recovery
President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has urged the country’s creditors on Monday to agree to a quick debt restructuring to aid economy recovery efforts. Zambia defaulted on its sovereign debt in 2020, becoming the first African country to do so…
Zambia abolishes death penalty
Zambian rights activists Saturday hailed as a “huge milestone” a decision to scrap two British colonial-era laws: the death penalty and making criticism of the country’s leader a punishable offence. President Hakainde Hichilema, whose party was in opposition for over…
Ukraine war: Body of Zambian student Lemekhani Nyirenda returned by Russia
The body of a Zambian student who was killed in Ukraine fighting for Russia has been returned to his home country. Lemekhani Nyirenda died in September but Russian officials only informed Zambian authorities last month. The 23-year-old, a student at…
Maybe we shouldn’t blame women who sleep with pastors
Some pastors are from hell, that’s why they will never make heaven. Do you recall the video of a woman called Martha, who was caught in bed with her pastor by her husband. The husband had come home suddenly to…
Zambia seeks answers after student imprisoned in Russia dies in Ukraine war
Zambia has asked Russia to explain how one of its citizens who had been serving a prison sentence in Moscow ended up on the battlefield in Ukraine, where he was killed, Zambia’s foreign affairs minister said on Monday. Stanley Kakubo…
Zambian woman requests protection order against husband in court
Having endured several beatings, including one at Kulima Tower Bus Station, as well as threats on her life, a Lusaka wife and businesswoman has opted to seek protection from the court. According to Zambia Observer, Precious Munyandi, 40, has asked…
Zambia’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda dies aged 97
Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding president and liberation hero, has died at a military hospital in Lusaka where he was being treated for pneumonia, his son, Kambarage, said on Thursday. He was 97. Kaunda ruled Zambia from 1964, when the southern…
Zambia is biggest climber in latest FIFA ranking
Zambia is among several teams to have earned a FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking boost following a busy start to the year. A combination of Women’s Olympic Football Tournament qualifiers and several friendly tournaments have caused significant movement across the continents,…
