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Politics
Commander Tilo Secures Corpus App for First-Year Natural Sciences Students
Former University of Zambia Student Union (UNZASU) Secretary General, Titus Chisha, has secured an app called Corpus meant to help students in the School of Natural Sciences to study under the 13th Intake movement initiative. Corpus is a mobile study app built for UNZA students…
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Crime & Courts
Youth Civil Society Groups raise concern over court closure.
A coalition of youth-led civil society organizations have raised concerns over the temporary closure of Zambia’s superior courts during ongoing security operations, warning that the move could undermine access to justice following the 2026 General Election. In a joint statement, Fight Inequality Alliance Zambia National…
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Entertainment
Mumba Yachi sounds the alarm over the fading beat of Tradition.
Zambian musician Mumba Yachi has called for greater efforts to preserve traditional music saying the country’s cultural sounds are an important part of its identity and uniqueness. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka star Yachi says traditional music should remain visible in the modern entertainment…
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Entertainment
Social Media Users Urged to stop mocking content creators.
Social media users have been urged to stop mocking content creators over their living conditions and instead offer encouragement and support. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka star, content creator Miniva Mwenda said social media users are often quick to judge people without knowing the…
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Opinion
SHUWA was sure, but will the next one be?
At the University of Zambia, UNZASU elections are not simply about who buys you lunch in the hostels. They are about power, influence, representation, and, perhaps most importantly, the ability to stand up for students. Shuwa Shuwa has been sure of himself from day one…
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Sport
Zambia National team camp intensifies ahead Of final squad selection
The Zambia Senior National Team has intensified its training camp at the Nkoloma stadium as players focus on physical conditioning and discipline, ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The National Team Head Coach George Luwandamina, explained that the current training camp serves…
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Opinion
The rise of inhalant abuse among Lusaka’s youth
The dangerous substances people use to get high or drunk can be right in front of us, disguised as ordinary everyday products and for some young people in Lusaka, getting high does not necessarily mean finding an illegal drug dealer. Glue, paint thinners, petrol, methylated…
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Opinion
Having long or short labia minora does not make a woman less of a woman— Dr. Ethan
For generations, a practice quietly passed from one generation of women to another has been presented as part of growing into womanhood. Known by some as ukudonsa amalepe, the traditional practice of elongating the labia minora has long been surrounded by cultural beliefs about femininity…
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Opinion
Keeping Girls in School: Musipi’s Story of Loss, Resilience and Hope
When the only thing standing in your way is an opportunity, everything can seem unachievable until that opportunity is given to you. For 14-year-old Musipi Mundia, that opportunity came through the Keep a Girl Child in School (KGS) programme. Musipi is a Grade 10 pupil…
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Education
UNZA students launches Inaugural fundraising campaign
University of Zambia (UNZA) students have launched a fundraising campaign ahead of President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration ceremony, as a gesture of appreciation for what they describe as improvements made at the university under his administration. Speaking in an interview with the Lusaka Star, UNZASU Finance…
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Education
UNZASU appeals to opposition following military equipment incident
The University of Zambia Students’ Union (UNZASU) has called on the opposition to denounce violence and surrender any military equipment in their possession, following reports of armed supporters in parts of Lusaka during elections. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today,UNZASU President Mwanto Kabaso…
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Opinion
The Real Cost of Infidelity on Families.
According to the Judiciary of Zambia Annual Report (2022), divorce petitions filed in Local Courts increased from 21,614 in 2021 to 31,452 in 2022, reflecting a sharp rise in marital breakdowns. While every family has its own story, counsellors argue that children often bear the…
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Entertainment
John Chiti Launches Zambia’s First Miss Albinism Reality Show.
Executive producer of Miss Albinism Zambia , John Chiti, has called for equal opportunities for people with albinism in the entertainment industry, saying their skin colour should not determine their chances of succeeding. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Chiti said the idea was…
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Entertainment
The Man Super and Fly J Divide in Zambian Hip-Hop
In Zambia, Daddy Zemus is called the Father of Freestyle and the Father of Zam-Rap. He made history as the first rapper to rhyme in a local Zambian language. Freestyling is the art of improvising creative work in real time without a strict plan. In…
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Opinion
The silent struggle of postpartum depression among young mothers
The first cry of a newborn is often expected to bring overwhelming joy, excitement and hope. But for some mothers, that joyful moment is quickly overshadowed by feelings of sadness, exhaustion and emotional distress that they never expected. Postpartum depression (PPD) is depression that happens…
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Agriculture
Agricultural expert welcomes FRA Maize price increase.
An agricultural expert has praised Government’s decision to increase the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) maize buying price from K340 to K347 per 50-kilogram bag, saying the move will improve farmers’ incomes and encourage agricultural production. Agricultural expert Dr. Oliver Bulaya Kandela said the price adjustment…
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Agriculture
FRA Defends maize buying policy.
The Food Reserve Agency’s refusal to buy high‑moisture maize has drawn expert support, with stakeholders saying the move protects taxpayers and national food security. Former Food Reserve Agency (FRA) Marketing Manager Hon. Dr. Edify Hamukale said, buying maize with high moisture is essentially wasting taxpayers’…
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Sport
FAZ Reveals U17 technical bench.
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed veteran coach Chris Kaunda as under-17 Men’s National Team coach. kaunda Will be deputised by Denise Makinka while Dabwitso Nkhoma, Collins Mbesuma and Joshua Titima have been appointed as the second assistant,striker and goalkeeper coaches respectively. Speaking…
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Opinion
The quiet decline of a lifelong habit in the digital age
There was a time when reading was more than a school requirement. Many young people spent hours immersed in novels, fairy tales and other books simply for the joy of reading. Today, that culture is slowly changing. Across Zambia’s university campuses, students are spending less…
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Opinion
The fight against fake pages as Zambia heads to the polls
As Zambia moves closer to the general elections, social media has become the country’s digital battlefield. It is where campaigns are launched, promises are made, opinions are formed, and breaking news is consumed in real time. However, alongside the convenience of instant information lies a…
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Politics
Solar power can be an easy fix but comes with hidden costs – Yusuf Dodia
A Lusaka-based Economist has cautioned that Zambia’s push for large-scale solar projects could create long-term environmental problems, urging government to prioritize hydroelectric power as a sustainable solution to the country’s energy crisis. This came after President Hakainde Hichilema commissioned the second phrase of the Chisamba…
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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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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…
