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Sport
Lameck Banda in trouble at Lecce over late return
CHIPOLOPOLO winger Lameck Banda is facing possible disciplinary action from Italian Serie A side Lecce after allegedly failing to return to Italy in time for the start of the club’s pre-season preparations. In a statement, Lecce said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding Banda’s delayed…
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Entertainment
Chile One MrZambia Celebrates Love With New Video “Just Married”
Fresh from celebrating one of the biggest milestones of his personal life, Chile One MrZambia has returned with the official visuals for his latest single, “Just Married.” The release comes shortly after the award-winning singer officially tied the knot, making the song especially meaningful for…
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Business
KCM Pledges ZMW 93 Million (US$5 Million) to Transform National Football Development in Zambia
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a landmark ZMW 93 million (US$5 million) sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country. This sponsorship reflects the passion of KCM’s employees and workforce…
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Business
KCM Pledges K93 Million to Transform National Football
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a landmark K93 million sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country. The announcement follows KCM’s recent sponsorship of the Copper Queens, who are currently…
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Business
Pensions and Insurance Authority Launches 2026 Pensions Awareness Week
#WATCH #LIVE Mwebantu is LIVE as the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) officially launches 2026 Pensions Awareness Week, an initiative aimed at helping Zambians better understand their pension benefits, make informed retirement decisions, and build a more secure financial future. Let us know where in…
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Sport
Barts Fc Hands Division One Slot to Armour’s Fc
Barts Football Club has announced that it has given its Men’s Division One position to Armour’s FC, citing the need to focus on its other football programmes. Club president Bart Barker says the decision was made after considering the club’s commitments, including Barts Queens’ participation…
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Entertainment
Rural musician urges young musicians to relocate to urban cities for music success.
Young musicians from rural Zambia have emphasized that the key to success in the entertainment industry starts with ones decision, leaving home for the city. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, upcoming artists Charles Chanda also known as jet the beat killer said urban…
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Entertainment
Tio Nason Drops Inspiring “The Altar” Music Video
Zambian gospel artist Tio Nason has unveiled the official music video for “The Altar,” one of the standout songs from his latest album, GODSOUND. The new visuals beautifully bring the song’s powerful message to life, offering an inspiring reminder of the importance of worship, prayer…
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Entertainment
Chile One MrZambia Celebrates Wedding Following Chilanga Mulilo Ceremony
Congratulations are in order for Chile One MrZambia, who has officially tied the knot with his wife, marking a beautiful new chapter in his life. The award-winning singer took to social media to share stunning wedding photographs, confirming that he has officially exchanged vows and…
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Entertainment
76 Drums Ft. Jc Kalinks – Beauty Station Mp3
Zambian producer 76 Drums and singer-songwriter JC Kalinks, popularly known as The Bluetooth, are making serious waves with their latest collaborative single, “Beauty Station.” The track has quickly become one of the hottest talking points on social media, with thousands of fans embracing its infectious…
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Business
CEC Powering Zambia’s Renewable Energy Future and the Journey to 10,000 Megawatts
As Zambia pursues an ambitious target of generating 10,000 megawatts of electricity to power industrial growth, mining expansion and economic transformation, one company is increasingly positioning itself at the centre of the country’s renewable energy revolution. The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) is…
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Business
Outsourcing can help fulfil job creation promises, says entrepreneur
GLOBAL entrepreneur JW Oliver Jr. has urged Zambia’s political leaders to leverage the outsourcing industry to deliver on their promises of creating jobs, saying the sector has the potential to generate employment opportunities within a short period. Speaking ahead of the August…
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Sport
Spain Crowned World Champions after Edging Argentina
Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing their second World Cup title and their first since lifting the trophy in 2010. The victory ended Argentina’s hopes of winning a fourth World Cup crown as…
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Sport
Spain crowned World Champions after hard fought 1-0 win over Argentina in New York
1,495 Views Spain are the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) 2026 World Cup champions after defeating Agentina by 1 goal to nil. The win came after a thrilling and hard-fought battle, and one decisive goal was enough to secure glory for La Roja. Substitute…
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Sport
Mbappé Becomes FIFA World Cup’s All Time Leading Goalscorer
France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff. Despite Mbappé’s record-breaking performance, England secured the victory to finish third at the tournament. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick…
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Sport
Nscz Calls for Constructive Dialogue at Zbf Agm
The National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) has called on basketball stakeholders to abandon what it described as “armchair criticism” and instead use formal channels to address governance concerns. Speaking at the Zambia Basketball Federation (ZBF) Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sombwa…
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Business
From Idea to Action: Practical Business Tips from 1xBet Business School
A business often starts with one clear question: what do people need, and how can I provide it better, faster or more reliably? In Zambia, many business ideas come from everyday needs: food near busy areas, tailoring, phone repairs, delivery, fresh products or services that…
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Zambia
Young Trex Zambia highlights journey from hardship to music success
Zambian artist Gift Hamwinga, popularly known as Young Trex Zambia, has highlighted the personal struggles that shaped his music career, saying his faith and passion for music helped him overcome difficult moments in his life. Speaking during an interview on Yatu Vibes with DJ Pressure…
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Entertainment
AI should support not replace creativity says KB Killa Beats.
Zambian hip hop music producer and songwriter, Yahya Kaba popularly known as KB Killa Beats has cautioned artists on over reliance of AI as the technology has both advantages and disadvantages and should only be used to support creativity rather than replace it. Speaking in…
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Sport
Power Dynamos extend Mutapa’s contract through 2029
POWER Dynamos have extended head coach Osward Mutapa’s contract through 2029 following a successful run that included back-to-back league titles. Mutapa has overseen one of the club’s most successful periods in recent history, leading Power to consecutive MTN Super League championships in the 2024-25 and…
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Health
Girls Inspiration Group calls for stronger mental health support for children
Mental Health Advocates have called for stronger support systems to protect children’s mental wellbeing, warning that digital risks and limited access to mental health services are exposing young people to growing challenges. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Girls Inspiration Group Co-founder and Executive…
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Sport
Zambia U18 hockey team misses Africa Cup over funding shortfall
The Zambia U18 men’s and women’s team has withdrawn from the 2026 U18 Youth Africa Cup hosted in Nairobi Kenya, after failing to raise adequate funds for the trip. In a statement, the Zambia Hockey Association (ZHA) said it had exhausted all available avenues to…
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Education
UNZA restores water and sewer systems, welcomes students back
The Zambia National Students’ Union (ZANASU) has declared the school ready to receive students following an inspection of the institution and ongoing infrastructure works. Speaking during a media briefing, UNZA Vice Chancellor Prof.Mundia Muya said, the university’s infrastructure had come under immense pressure due to…
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Politics
HC of India to Zambia calls for promotion of equal opportunities for all Women
High Commissioner of India to Zambia His Excellency Shri Alok Ranjan Jha has emphasised the importance of giving women equal rights and opportunities in order to develop as a country. The High Commissioner expressed that despite seen tremendous improvement in women participation in different development…
