LAKERS TAKE BRONNY JAMES AT NO. 55 IN THE 2024 DRAFT
The Los Angeles Lakers selected James’ son, Bronny James, with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. The one-and-done guard averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1…
KENYA’S PRESIDENT WITHDRAWALS TAX PLAN AFTER DEADLY PROTEST
Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday. In an address to the…
RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DROUGHT, STORY OF NYIMBA SCRALA FARMERS
As the drought continues to ravage Zambia, devastating the livelihoods of its citizens, a glimmer of hope emerges in Eastern Province. Mpheza Phiri, a 54-year-old widow from Miliyasi village in…
CELTICS WIN 18TH NBA CHAMPIONSHIP
Sixteen years ago today, the Celtics won their 17th NBA Championship. Now it is a record-breaking 18 after Boston cruised to a 106-88 win in Game 5 of the NBA…
ZAMBIA SEEKS ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE FROM TANZANIA
Zambia is developing a backup project that will enable importation of 300 megawatts of power from Tanzania through the Kasama-Nakonde connection within two years. The project will be used to…
LOAD SHEDDING TAKES A TOLL ON CHILANGA SMEs
Some Small Medium Enterprises SME’s in Chilanga’s Freedom Compound have had their shops closed due to long hours of load shedding. The affected SMEs are unable to afford alternative sources…
FISHERMAN JAILED 35 YEARS FOR DEFILING THREE YEAR OLD GIRL
A 24-year-old fisherman of Shimungalu fishing camp in Mazabuka District, Emmanuel Mwansa, has been jailed to 35 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a three (3) year old girl…
EAST CHOLERA SPREADS TO FOUR MORE DISTRICTS
A cholera outbreak that began in Chipata, Eastern Province, has spread to four more districts, with 85 reported cases and 35 confirmed laboratory tests since May 29, 2024. The outbreak…
CHIPOLOPOLO PUNISHED AGAIN AS THEY GO 1-0 DOWN TO NEIGHBOURS TANZANIA
A fourth minute Waziri Muhudi goal was all that Tanzania needed to beat Zambia’s Chipolopolo Boys at a fully packed Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Despite controlling play, Avram Grant’s…