Mwebantu
One of Zambia's most widely followed digital newsrooms, known for fast national coverage.
426 stories • Visit Mwebantu →
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Entertainment
Mwebantu wins at the Zamtel Social Media Awards
IT was a night of glitz, recognition, and celebration as Zambia’s digital trailblazers were honoured at the prestigious Zamtel Social Media Awards last night. Stealing the spotlight, Mwebantu proudly walked away with the coveted Corporate Facebook Page of the Year, cementing its consistent position as…
-
Entertainment
Ruth Ronnie, 32, drags ‘abusive’ ex-boyfriend ,25, to court over assault.
MUSICIAN and social media personality Ruth Mukanga, alias Ruth Ronnie, has taken her ex-boyfriend to court after he allegedly punched her and fractured her finger. The 32-year-old testified that her 25-year-old ex-partner, Brian Kapyanga, also pulled her hair during the altercation at Lewanika Mall. “….he…
-
Entertainment
Vice-President mourns shocking death of Mwine Mushi
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango has joined Zambians in mourning the late filmmaker, actor, and comedian, Robam Mwape, popularly known as Mwine Mushi, whose death she has described as shocking. Mr Mwape is reported to have died yesterday, a development confirmed by his brother and fellow actor…
-
Entertainment
Celebrating 30 Years of Enriching Lives: MultiChoice Talent Factory Empowers a New Generation of Zambian Filmmakers
AS MultiChoice celebrates 30 years of enriching lives and empowering communities in Zambia, one of its most impactful corporate social investment initiatives, the MultiChoice Talent Factory, continues to demonstrate its lasting value by nurturing Zambia’s next generation of creative professionals. Annita Banda, a filmmaker who…
-
Health
72 suspected cholera cases recorded in Mpulungu
NORTHERN Province Permanent Secretary Bernard Mpundu has disclosed that Mpulungu District has so far recorded 72 suspected cholera cases, of which 29 have been confirmed positive. Mr Mpundu said of the confirmed cases, 19 are Zambian nationals while 10 are from neighbouring Tanzania. One death…
-
Health
Over 2 million expected to benefit from JICA–Zambia partnership expanding quality hospital care.
OVER 2.5 million people are expected to benefit from the JICA–Zambia partnership that has delivered seven modern Level-1 hospitals across Lusaka and the Copperbelt, expanding access to quality primary hospital care. In Lusaka District, the programme first upgraded Chilenje and Matero health centres into full…
-
Health
Surgeons remove assortment of metallic objects from man’s stomach.
A team of surgeons at Ndola Teaching Hospital (NTH) has successfully removed an assortment of metallic foreign objects from the stomach of a 30-year-old male patient. The patient, a resident of Ndola, was rushed to NTH after suffering severe abdominal pain and being unable to…
-
Health
Government commissions seven CT Scanners, MRI to boost public healthcare.
GOVERNMENT has launched and commissioned seven Computed Tomography (CT) scan machines and one Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine for use in seven public hospitals. Minister of Health Elijah Muchima commissioned the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment procured by the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), with support…
-
Health
Centre for Reproductive Health and Education slams U.S. plan to destroy millions in contraceptives amid global need
THE Centre for Reproductive Health and Education (CRHE) has expressed concern over the United States State Department’s decision to destroy $9.7 million worth of USAID-funded contraceptives. The Trump administration is reportedly set to incinerate the US-purchased contraceptives instead of distributing them to women in need…
-
Health
Meningitis hits Mwense School, two learners dead.
THE Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of meningitis at Mwense Secondary School in Luapula Province, which has so far claimed two lives. Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said 17 patients are currently admitted at Mwense and Mansa General hospitals. Dr Muchima said the…
-
Health
Former ZAMMSA boss gives Jack Mwiimbu 72 hours to retract drug theft allegations
FORMER Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General, Victor Nyasulu says he is being used as a scapegoat by the government over the pilferage of drugs in health facilities. And Mr Nyasulu has given Mr Mwiimbu 72 hours to retract his statement claiming…
-
Health
CRHE urges bold leadership, transparency in wake of US aid withdrawal over health sector scandal.
THE Centre for Reproductive Health and Education (CRHE) has called on the government to demonstrate bold leadership and genuine commitment to accountability, transparency, and systemic reform in the healthcare sector. This follows allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public health resources at the Ministry of…
-
Health
Health Minister says medicine theft started before UPND took office.
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima says the theft of medicines reflects a deep-rooted problem that began long before the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration took office in August 2021. Yesterday, the United States government announced that it had cut K1.4 billion (approximately $50…
-
Health
Harry Kalaba urges government to address impact of K1.4 billion health aid cut.
CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba has expressed concern over the United States government’s decision to cut K1.4 billion in health aid to Zambia. Mr Kalaba has warned that the move may negatively affect health outcomes for many citizens who rely on the support. In a…
-
Health
‘Investigate the rising defilement cases,’ SRHR journalists challenged.
AMID the rising number of defilement and sexual abuse cases, a youth advocate has called on journalists who report on health matters to conduct in-depth investigative reporting to uncover the underlying causes of these incidents. Lately, hardly a day passes by without a police report…
-
Health
COVID-19 kit thieves jailed three years.
THREE employees at Chipata level-one hospital who stole COVID-19 kits worth over K2million at a height of the corona virus pandemic in 2022 have been jailed three years imprisonment with hard labour. The trio, who include two laboratory and biomedical technicians and a driver, were…
-
Health
Malarial drug for infants recalled over potential treatment failure.
GOVERNMENT has recalled a drug used for the treatment of malaria in young children after it was discovered that the medicine contained less active ingredient than required. Speaking while delivering a ministerial statement on the recall, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said during routine surveillance…
