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Breakthrough Moment: Miselo Matipa Steps into Her Calling with the MultiChoice Talent Factory
AT 26, Miselo Matipa from Ndola, Zambia, is confidently stepping into a new chapter of her creative journey as she joins the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy. With quiet determination and a deep love for storytelling, she sees this opportunity as a defining moment—and her first…
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Entertainment
Coca-Cola surprises Lusaka commuters with free bus rides as ‘Ride Na Coke’ campaign launches. Campaign celebrates community, nostalgia, and sustainability – bringing free bus rides and ice-cold Coca-Cola to commuters across Zambia
Coca-Cola Zambia is putting refreshment on the move with the launch of Ride Na Coke, a first-of-its-kind campaign that blends the nostalgia of Coca-Cola’s iconic Returnable Glass Bottle (RGB) with the daily rhythm of Zambia’s busiest bus routes. Rooted in the popular saying “Yamu Botolo…
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Entertainment
Mai Guru ‘leaves’ Nguzu farm, nation, in tears.
WORDS of grief were written all over the faces of friends, family, fans and fellow actors of the beloved actress Wanga Zulu, alias Amai Guru, as they paid their last respects before subsequently burying her yesterday. Wanga, famous for perfectly playing her role of the…
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Sport
Suspension of funding for Chipolopolo temporal, depends on FAZ plans — Sports Council
EVEN as the government tightens the tap on funding to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) over the poor performance of the senior men’s national
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Business
You are stealing from Zambians, Mposha fumes at late-coming ZEMA officers
MINISTER of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha has expressed disappointment at Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) officers who reported late for work following his
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Sport
Government suspends funding to Chipolopolo over poor results
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has been given an ultimatum to provide a detailed justification for why government should continue funding the association and
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Entertainment
Vice President mourns Mai Guru while endorsing ‘powdering’ of Easterners
VICE-president Mutale Nalumango has joined the nation in mourning renowned actress Wanga Zulu of the Zambezi Magics’ local series drama, Mpali. Ms Nalumango has shared a condolence message to Ms Wanga’s family. “My heartfelt condolences to Mpali star-Wanga Zulu AKA Mai Guru.[family],” she wrote on…
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Entertainment
Mr Nguzu mourns mai Guru.
AS the nation mourns beloved actress Wanga Zulu, alias Mai Guru, her screen husband, Monde Mutale, aka Mr Nguzu, says he misses the deceased, who was his first wife in the local series. Monde told journalists at the funeral home that Wanga was a great…
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Entertainment
Mai Guru says ‘goodbye’ in cancer awareness month, after battling cancer
FANS and fellow actors of adored famous Mpali series actress Wanga Zulu, alias Amai guru, have woken up to a sombre Friday following her death. Social media is awash with condolence messages following the passing of Ms Zulu, whose cause of death is undisclosed. But…
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Business
Hichilema rallies Africa to go digital or be left behind
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on African nations to urgently accelerate their digital transformation efforts, warning that failure to embrace digitalisation could leave the continent
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Business
Without electricity, Africa’s digital future will stall – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has emphasised the importance of investing to actualise Africa’s ambitious digital transformation agenda. He said the agenda cannot succeed without universal access
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Sport
Grant still hopeful for World Cup qualifications, eyes playoffs
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has declared that Zambia will give everything to win their final Group E matches so that the team can finish second
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Sport
Keith Mweemba joins FIFA legal standing committee
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has become a member of the prestigious FIFA Legal Standing Committee. According to FIFA’s recent appointments, Mweemba
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Entertainment
Born and Bred awards unveil new video categories
THE Born and Bred Music Awards video categories have been unveiled, with Dunka and Best Traditional Video introduced as two new additions. Speaking during the unveiling, Awards Founder and Committee Chairperson Innocent Kalaluka said the introduction of the two new categories was long overdue, as…
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Entertainment
AI and African storytelling: Empowering the next generation of filmmakers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global film industry, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a leading pan-African film and TV production academy, recognises the transformative potential of AI in empowering the next generation of African storytellers. Besides being a…
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Entertainment
Breakthrough Moment: MultiChoice Talent Factory Opens Doors for Victor Mwakapila
AT just 23 years old, Victor Mwakapila is stepping confidently into the next stage of his creative journey as one of Zambia’s newest representatives at the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy. Born and raised in Zambia, Victor brings with him not only youthful energy but…
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Sport
Grant targets 6 points in the next 2 Chipolopolo games
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says his focus is firmly on collecting all six points from Zambia’s final two Group E 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
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Business
No severance pay for resignations or misconduct dismissals – Labour Commissioner
EMPLOYEES who resign or are dismissed for misconduct are not entitled to severance pay, Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has clarified, urging both workers and employers
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Entertainment
Protecting African creativity: Fighting for fair exchange and opportunity
Africa’s ongoing struggle for true liberation is not just about representative government. It must also be about economic liberation. That means building a fair and equitable economy – one where every African can see themselves represented. That means creating sustainable industries led by African entrepreneurs…
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Business
DGA Summit to address national digital identity implementation
THE Country will next week host over 500 delegates, including ministers and senior government officials from 30 African countries, at the 2025 Digital Government Africa
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Business
Lusaka businessman, FRAMAKA dies at 55
A PROMINENT Lusaka businessman Francis Mande Kabwayi, popularly known by his alias FRAMAKA which was the brand for his many boutiques dotted around the city,
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Business
Don’t build profit on workers’ pain – Labour Commissioner
LABOUR Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has raised concerns about some employers taking advantage of workers to increase profits. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZZBS6E8wR Mutengwa stated that companies should stop benefiting
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Business
Even when the article is too long on Kalemba, we read – Ministry of Information
INFORMATION and Media permanent secretary Thabo Kawana has praised Kalemba for being a credible and authentic source of news in the country. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17DkHXgqhj Kawana also
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Entertainment
Canal+ unveils new Africa leadership Team
Calvo Mawela, outgoing CEO of MultiChoice, is appointed as Chairman of CANAL+ Africa, which now includes MultiChoice Group and the whole of Africa including French speaking territories. David Mignot is appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of this new combined entity. The newly formed top management…
