Lifestyle
Culture, faith, family and living.
36 stories indexed
-
All is set for Kulonga traditional ceremony in Lundazi
All is set for the Kulonga Traditional Ceremony of the Tumbuka people in Lundazi district, Eastern province. The ceremony which is slated for September 12, 2026 will be celebrated under the theme: Our Culture brings about Peace and Unity to people. Interpreting the theme, Kulonga…
-
From Grandma’s Pot to the Freezer: Why Zambian traditional foods still feed us better
175 Views In Lusaka’s Mtendere compound, 68-year-old *Bana Mary is up at 5am like she has been for 40 years. The fire is already going. On it sits a clay pot with _ifisashi_ made from pumpkin leaves pounded that morning, cooked with groundnuts and a…
-
Chief justice speaks
The Judiciary says the documents, described as “the people’s presidential petition,” were received through the Chief Justice’s private email and have not been formally filed with the court.
-
Legendary music icon, Dolly Parton dies. Here are some things to remember about her
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music icon, singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026. 1. Dolly Parton is best known for her decades-spanning music career, but her work as an actor – including in her breakout role…
-
Chief Mphuka calls for peace
Chief Mphuka of the Chikunda people of Luangwa District has appealed for calm and peace in the nation. Chief Mphuka said that it is important to uphold peace after the elections. He said politics should not divide the country because they come and go. The…
-
Chief Justice MALILA Questions Filing of Presidential Petition
By Hannock Kasama Chief Justice MUMBA MALILA has referred a document received through his private...
-
Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife’s death
KENYA: Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife’s death A Kenyan man, Dan Ambiya ‘Lampard’ has remarried seven months after the d3ath of his wife, Harriet Eshimuli, a development that has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, who questioned the timing of the remarriage. Harriet…
-
Afm Bishop’s Widow Florence Gurajena Reportedly Set to Remarry Five Months after Husband’s Death
Byte The widow of late AFM Bishop Zinyemba is reportedly set to remarry, barely five months after her husband’s death. According to information circulating among church members, the widow announced during a church service yesterday that she had moved
-
Should piercing and tattoo artist undergo basic health training?
Tattooing and body piercing have become increasingly
-
79 foreign nationals, Zambians arrested in suspected cybercrime bust
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested 79 people, including 10 Zambians, suspected of involvement in a newly established and highly organized cybercrime network. The suspects were apprehended on 23rd August, 2026 during a joint operation at Evana Estates in New Kasama, Lusaka, following a tip-off from…
-
Lawyers body engage Chief Justice, Attorney General as churches preach political tolerance
782 Views The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is currently engaging the Chief Justice and the Attorney General concerning the closure of courts and its implications, as the country’s three Church Mother Bodies warn against political hostility and the erosion of democratic values…
-
Bail bid CRUSHED: Dyonne and mum remanded in custody until September 3
By The Day Star A dramatic bail bid by Dyonne Tanaka Tafirenyika and her mother has been crushed, with the pair ordered to remain behind bars until September 3 as they face drug-related charges. Tafirenyika, 28, and her mother, Amina Jassinta Jessub Arab,
-
Church mother bodies condemn post-election social media hate, division
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
-
Strong Storm Flips Aircraft at Forlì Airport in Italy
A strong storm caused an aircraft to overturn and moved several other aircraft at Forlì Airport in Italy after heavy rain and winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour hit the area. No injuries were reported. The airport later announced that operations had returned to normal…
-
Chief Nkweto Calls on Traditional Leaders to Work with HH
By White Luhanga Chief NKWETO of Chinsali District in Muchinga Province has called on traditional...
-
Kitwe Woman Dies after Being Beaten by Her Husband’s Side Chick
26-YEAR-OLD woman of Kitwe has died after she was allegedly beaten to death by her husband’s side chick whom she had gone to confront over an alleged affair with him. Finess Bwalya, of Kapoto Township, was murdered on Tuesday allegedly by Christin Ntundwe,
-
DNA test in Malawi is showing a shocking trend: 8 out of 10 men who test because they suspect their partner of cheating are not the biological fathers
A DNA test in Malawi is showing a shocking trend: 8 out of 10 men who test because they suspect their partner of cheating are not the biological fathers. But there’s an important twist. The 80% figure applies specifically to men who seek DNA tests…
-
33-year-old who didn’t know she was pregnant gives birth
The hospital for what she thought was a medical emergency turned into a life-changing surprise for a US, Columbus County couple. Cierra Bellamy, 33, thought she was experiencing a painful medical issue when her world changed forever. “I was in the car, on
-
Church Mother Bodies Call on Zambians to Promote Peace
By Ruth Chayinda The Three Church Mother Bodies have called on Zambians to promote peace,...
-
Church bodies caution political parties not to use children as instruments of political fights
The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have called on political parties to stop using children in political campaigns, warning that children must not be turned into tools of confrontation. In…
-
Why do medical professionals resort to excessive alcohol?
With burnout becoming a concern among health
-
Two charged with criminal trespass after entering Lusaka home.
POLICE in Lusaka have charged two people with criminal trespass after they were allegedly found inside a woman’s home without permission. Zambia Police Service Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha, said the incident was reported to Lubwa Police Station on Wednesday, 19th August, 2026…
-
Police Charge Lovers over Alleged Chalala Bedroom Trespass
The Zambia Police Service has charged two individuals with criminal trespass after they allegedly entered a residence in Chalala, Lusaka, without consent. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the matter was reported at Lubwa Police Station around 11:00 hours by Patricia Mulenga, who…
-
Biological Parents Sue Surrogate McKenna West for $100,000 After She Refused to Abort Baby Diagnosed With Heart Condition
UNITED STATES: Biological Parents Sue Surrogate McKenna West for $100,000 After She Refused to Abort Baby Diagnosed With Heart Condition A surrogate mother in the US is being sued for over $100,000 after refusing to abort a baby diagnosed with a serious heart condition. The…
