Black of steel: a collection to look out for

By Winston Muleba II 

Responding to challenges and circumstances that hampers women’s progress in Life, Mwandwe Mwelwa, a stylish young woman brings a new collection dubbed “black of steel” so as to help female folks to start true to who they want to be. 

She says black of steel is about a girl staying true to who she is.

UNZA student bashed, dies

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

The University of Zambia (UNZA) community has lost yet another future leader in a tragedy incident not long after another student (Brian Makondo) died. 

A student only identified as Veronica Ng'ambi died on the spot after she was hit by a speeding vehicle on Saturday night. 

Choma youths shocks YWCA

Southern Province Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) regional coordinator Eric Sakala has expressed concern over the behavior exhibited by some youths in Choma on Christmas Day. 

Mr. Sakala said it was heartbreaking to see youths, engaging in immoral activities that only destroy their lives. 

Mansa clergyman urge youths to be responsible

A clergyman in Mansa has appealed to youths country-wide to behave responsibly during the festive season to avoid ruining their lives reports Zambia Daily Mail. 

Assemblies of Saints Church, Chakopo congregation pastor Chilufya Kandama said youths are most vulnerable to vices during this time as they lack discernment in whatever they do.

Part 4: Fragile Heart

By Winston Muleba II 

“You know what mwishikulu wandi (granddaughter), in this world you must learn to be transparent .Yesterday there was a lady who came here to shout at me. She bitterly shouted at me and charged that you are dating her husband Mr. Tembo, a Lecturer at one of the Colleges. She complained that ever since you started dating her husband, their marriage has not been stable. Sure my granddaughter, why date a man when you have Mulenga as your loving and caring man?” narrated my Grandmother. 

Sata's daughter weds

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

'Princess Cobra' as she calls herself alias 'Miss Tomato' - a name she was tagged when she told University of Zambia graduates to start selling tomatoes instead of begging for Jobs from Government, the daughter of Zambia's 5th president the late Michael Chilufya Sata is officially off the market. 

Stella Sata, 21, tied the marriage knot with a seasoned entrepreneur, Simba Rukayi on Saturday. 

Youths are the foundation for sustainable national development - Musunga

By Staff Reporter 

Ministry of Youth and Sport permanent secretary Agness Musunga says youths are the “foundations for sustainable national development”. 

Speaking when handing over cheques to beneficiaries of 2015 Youth Development Fund (YDF) in Solwezi on Thursday, Ms Musunga said Government is committed to empowering youths. 

HH hosts vulnerable youths on Christmas

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) says children that have been left homeless in the streets of the country deserve a better tomorrow. 

Mr. Hichilema and other UPND officials spent their Christmas having quality time with hundreds of vulnerable children and groups in society whom they shared a meal with at Lusaka Main Post office. 

Slap Dee beat Macky 2, crowned King of Hip Hop

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

Two of the Zambian music heavy weights Macky 2 and Slap Dee battled it out yesterday in Lusaka at Hollywood City. 

Mwila Musonda stage name Slap Dee and Mark Mulaza Kaira alias Macky 2 are longtime music rivals and both claim to be Kings of Zambian hip hop. 

Sweden based Zambian youth sparks controversy after publishing nude pictures

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

A female Zambian youth based in Sweden has divided people's opinions after she and her husband published nude studio photos. 

Yolanda Sitambuli is an emerging Photographer and Graphic designer who recently relocated to Sweden to seek greener pastures where she is believed to have adopted a western culture. 

If MPs, Ministers and Presidents children studied within Zambia the education sector would be prioritized - COBUSU

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA

Copperbelt University Student Union (COBUSU) says it is disappointed with the manner the Patriotic Front (PF) Government is running public Universities, the Copperbelt University (CBU) in particular.

CBU students are wondering why it has become a tendency or norm for government to pay or attend to students calls or challenges after demonstrations or protests.

“Why is it so difficult to source funds for students allowances and so easy for by-elections?” students wondered.

Wife to 5 FM proprietor plants last kiss as she bids farewell to the late husband

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA
A Veteran broadcaster and 5 FM Proprietor Mateo Phiri who was popularly known as “Mattipi” has been put to rest.

Mr. Phiri died last week after battling with cancer at the age of 70.

Govt to relocate vendors

By Staff Reporter

Government through the Ministry of Local government and Housing says Lusaka and Copperbelt Street vendors will be relocated to new places.

Speaking on Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Sunday Interview programme, Minister of Local Government and Housing, Stephen Kampyongo said once the ministry is done done with the relocation process in Lusaka and Copperbelt, a similar process will be done in Livingstone.

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Deadline: January 8, 2016 

USAID Zambia is inviting young people to participate in a “Dream Writing Challenge” and submit a 600-word essay answering one of these questions:

Body of Ndola juvenile retrieved

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

The body of a female Ndola juvenile who drowned in Kafubu River was retrieved on Saturday. 

Cleriant Mwansa Kakomba, 13, a grade six pupil drowned whilst swimming with other friends.

MUCE student commits suicide behind girlfriend's house

By Staff Reporter, MUFULIRA 

A Mufulira College of Education (MUCE) student only identified as Thomas Sisale committed suicide on Friday after girlfriend disappointed him. 

Sisale is reported to have killed himself in the early hours of Friday behind the girlfriend's house in Kamuchanga. 

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Part 3: Fragile Heart

By Winston Muleba II 

“Yes Mutinta, how are you?” Mr. Tembo greeted me once more. 

‘I am ok, how are you too?' I replied.

“How much is the taxi fare?” he asked. 

‘He charged me K30 but after we went past the other guest house, he added a K20, so it’s K50,” I narrated to Mr. Tembo. 

“Ok. Here you are, give him,” Mr. Tembo gave the money to give a Taxi driver. 

He bought some condoms at the reception as we proceeded to a room he booked. However, I resisted going into a room but eventually accepted and entered. 

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Zambian girl breaks record, becomes 'Pilot' at the age of 18

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

A Kitwe based girl excites Zambians for becoming a pilot at a tender age. 

History shows that she becomes the youngest trained female Zambian pilot posing a challenge to a male counterpart Kalenga Kamwendo who also became a star this year after his career story broke out on social media. 

Kalenga became a pilot at the age of 20-years and was named youngest Zambian pilot. 

Introduction of uniforms for teachers just a rumor - Govt

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

Government says it has no intention of introducing uniforms for teachers, adding that teachers should not panic as such a policy does not exist. 

Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday, Ministry of General Education Spokesperson, Hilary Chipango said social media reports have resulted in agitation and anxiety among teachers in the country.

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Zambia's Mission In USA Courts Investors in Reading, Pennsylvania

Zambia’s Ambassador to the USA Palan Mulonda has urged the business community in Reading, Pennsylvania to invest in Zambia as there are opportunities in various sectors. 

Ambassador Mulonda noted that Zambia is strategically positioned for investors to conduct business with the rest of the world adding that the environment was indeed suitable. 

Lusaka youth flaunts her cleavage in a slinky greenish dress at ZBA awards gala, gets people talking

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

A Lusaka based basketball player only identified as Aminata Diaby has gotten people talking over the dress she wore at the recent Southern region league of the Zambia Basketball Association (ZBA) awards gala which took place on Saturday. 

It is believed that little did Aminata realize that she was turning up the heat on the stage and that’s just what she did as she flashed her assets and defied gravity in one of the sexiest dress. 

Part 2: Fragile Heart

By Winston Muleba II 

‘What do you mean? We are just the two of us here by the river, are you shy? I enjoyed a kiss; kiss me once more,’ I said. “Awe naiwe (nope), I don’t mean to hurt your feelings. Let’s just talk about our life experiences. I guess its high time time we started to know each other well,” Mulenga suggested. 

‘Well, if you say so, I can’t force you. Moreover, I shouldn’t have come out so direct about the kiss thing. Hope taumbwenenemo (you’ve not looked down on me). Have you? I don’t know what came over me anyway. Bear with me, I guess it’s normal,’ I said. 

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50 Mulungushi students to miss final exams

By Staff Reporter

Mulungushi University Vice Chancellor Hellicy Ng’ambi confirms that some students have been blocked to write their final exams.

Mulungushi University officials blocked the students from writing examinations because they had failed to pay tuition fees and they also owed the institution various sums of money in fee arrears.

Abused wife exposes husband on his birthday, urges women to stand for their rights

By Winston Muleba II

A youthful and beautiful wife from Sierra Leone, Florence Sabo Campbell opened up and exposed her husband bad deeds on his birthday. 

Florence who is currently pregnant but her husband, James Alphonso Campbell on several occasions physically abused her has finally disclosed what she has been going through.

Mukata urges youths and women to adjust their mindsets

By Staff Reporter 

Justice Deputy Minister Keith Mukata says youths and women should change their mindsets to foster development. 

Speaking when he disbursed over 1.1 million Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to a group of youths and women in in Chilanga yesterday, Mr. Mukata alluded that Zambia is a country with an enabling environment for the future generation. 

Be productive and engage in progressive activities, young people told

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

Copperbelt province permanent secretary Howard Sikwela says young people should be productive and engage in progressive activities. 

Speaking on Monday when he officially opened a two day workshop on the “Vision 2030 Sustainable Development and the Sixth National Development Plan for 2015,” Reverend Sikwela alluded that lack of productive activities is one cause of too much of alcohol abuse among young people on the Copperbelt. 

High electricity tariffs cause 200 job losses in Kabwe

By Staff Reporter 

A manganese processing company, “Ferro Alloys” in Kabwe has laid off 200 workers due to high electricity tariffs. 

According to a statement issued by Company Commercial Executive Katimba Chisanga, Ferro Alloys will be put under care and maintenance as it cannot contain increment of over 200 percent in electricity tariffs. 

World Vision empowers 50 farmers in Mbala

By Staff Reporter 

50 legume farmers in Mbala have been empowered with skills by World Vision Zambia (WVZ). 

WVZ is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice - serving all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. 

Part 1: Fragile Heart

By Winston Muleba II 

One Saturday afternoon, my friend Rebecca visited me in the village. I was delighted to see her after a long time. We had a fruitful chat; we discussed so many issues including current affairs, school, employment challenges and relationships. This was really a great time after so many years of seeing Rebecca. 

‘You know what Rebecca, me I am fading up of this life of being single, it’s high time I got a boyfriend,’ I said to Rebecca. 

Demand for FDD farmers start-up grant multiplies

By Staff Reporter 

The demand for the recently introduced farmers start-up grant by the opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) party seem to be high as most farmers want to have access to them. 

FDD introduced grants meant to empower small scale farmers with a view to moving them from small scale to subsistence and from subsistence to commercial farmers. 

310, 230 Grade 7 pupils selected to Grade 8

By Staff Reporter 

General Education Minister John Phiri has announced that a total of 310, 230 grade 7 pupils have been selected to grade 8 out of 344, 516 that sat for the 2015 Exams. 

Out of the 310, 230 candidates selected, 155, 878 are boys while 154, 352 are girls representing a progression rate of 88.35 percent and 91.83 percent respectively. 

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Abstain from early sex and concentrate on education, youths told

By Staff Reporter, LIVINGSTONE 

First Lady Esther Lungu has urged youths to abstain from early sex and concentrate on their education.  

Speaking in Livingstone during the commemoration of the World AIDS Day held under the theme: `Zambia’s future: getting to zero new HIV infections’, Mrs Lungu also urged adults not sexually exploit adolescents.