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Chipolopolo to earn Over K11 Million Despite Early AfCON Exit
CHIPOLOPOLO may have exited the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) early, but the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) will still earn US$500,000, equivalent to over K11 million at the current exchange rate. Zambia’s campaign came to an end on Monday night after a 3–0 defeat…
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Sport
‘Our players did not show character,’ laments minister of sport
MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu has attributed Chipolopolo’s poor showing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) to a lack of character from the players. Zambia have been booted out of the tournament after only managing two points from the three games…
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Sport
Sichone lost for words
“It is hard to find the words,” was Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone’s reaction to Zambia’s humiliating 3–0 defeat to Morocco that ushered the team out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) last night. Chipolopolo were taught a football lesson that left Sichone with no…
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Health
Botswana defends receipt of Zambian medicine donation.
THE Government of Botswana has defended the donation of medicines it recently received from Zambia. In a media statement, Ministry of Health public relations officer Mompoloki Lekoto said Botswana has an existing agreement with Zambia to support each other on all economic essentials, including medicines…
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Health
Phenomenal Youths Association Pushes for HIV Awareness and Treatment Adherence
PHENOMENAL Positive Youths Association Executive Director Oswald Chisenga has emphasized that treatment adherence, alongside sustained HIV prevention and awareness programmes, is key to Zambia’s efforts to achieve its 2030 target of reducing new infections. Speaking to Mwebantu, Mr Chisenga said strides have been made to…
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Sport
150 referees fail FAZ test
ONE hundred and fifty referees have failed an assessment and will be ineligible to officiate official league matches next season, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has disclosed. According to a list released by FAZ and signed by General Secretary Machacha Shepande, the assessments were…
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Entertainment
Livingstone records four christmas births as mayor blames men for ‘low performance’
LIVINGSTONE has, for the first time in the district’s history, recorded the lowest number of babies born on Christmas Day. Mayor Constance Muleabai disclosed that the city received four newborns, three girls and one boy. “However, what gives us great encouragement is the good health…
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Health
Mental Health Expert Calls for Family Support Amid Rising Suicidal Behaviour Among HIV-Positive Youths
A MENTAL health expert has called for strengthened family support systems for young people diagnosed with HIV, warning that adolescents and youths exhibiting suicidal thoughts and behaviour are at heightened risk without consistent care at home. In July, a Zambian-led study revealed alarmingly high levels…
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Health
Dr Muchima calls for calm as volunteer doctors threaten to down tools.
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima has described as unfortunate the threat by the Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) to down tools over the non-implementation of the recruitment of volunteer doctors. Speaking during a press briefing, Dr Muchima urged the affected doctors to engage Government…
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Health
Volunteer doctors to down tools this Friday
VOLUNTEER doctors are this Friday expected to down tools following lack of recruitment of doctors and health personnel as promised by the Government. Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) president Paul Chibwe said the work stoppage is not a strike but a cry for “dignity”…
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Health
UTH urges men to break the silence on erectile problems, seek early treatment
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Adult Hospital is calling on men struggling with persistent erectile problems to step forward and seek medical help. Senior Registrar Dr Hosea Siame said some men continue to suffer in silence, unaware that advanced and confidential treatment for erectile dysfunction…
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Entertainment
Gezile Mwale, 23, apprehended for alleged humiliation of Abigail Mutale, 28, also known as Ms Tokyo.
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested social media content creator Gezile Smith Mwale, 23, for offences of prohibition, humiliation and harassment. The arrest follows a report made on November 21, 2025, around 13:00 hours by Abigail Mutale, 28, popularly known as Ms Tokyo, also of Ibex…
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Health
UTH conducts three kidney transplants in three days
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Adult Hospital has successfully completed three kidney transplants in three days, from November 19 to 21, bringing the total number of transplants performed this year to 11. The three-day kidney transplant camp, conducted in partnership with the American College of…
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Health
Senior U.S. Delegation Charts New Course for U.S. Health Assistance in Zambia
ON November 17, a high-level U.S. government delegation visited Lusaka to chart a new course for U.S. health assistance to Zambia. The delegation initiated discussions on the provision of significant new grant assistance from the United States to support health systems and services in Zambia…
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Entertainment
Vice President tips Yo Maps and Kidist on handling public criticism.
MUSICIAN Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, and his wife Kidist have met Vice President Mutale Nalumango, not for a music show but to seek guidance on handling public criticism. The celebrity couple, who is no stranger to public scrutiny, asked Mrs Nalumango how…
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Health
ZAMRA approves new injectable HIV prevention drug
THE Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has approved an injectable antiretroviral (ARV) for HIV prevention known as Lenacapavir (LEN). Speaking during the announcement in Lusaka, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said the approval of Lenacapavir reaffirms Government’s commitment to ending HIV as a public health…
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Entertainment
Zambia’s Chipolopolo Set to Shine at AFCON 2025 in Morocco
THE countdown to Africa’s most prestigious football tournament has begun. The 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on December 21, 2025, in Morocco, and Zambia’s national men’s football team, the Chipolopolo, is gearing up for a bold campaign…
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Health
UTH not mixing male and female patients says Dr Muchima.
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima has dismissed as false claims suggesting that the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) Adult Hospital is accommodating both male and female patients in one ward due to limited space. Speaking when he made an impromptu visit to the facility to ascertain…
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Health
UTH runs out of male ward beds, temporarily accommodates men in female ward
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Adult Hospital has run out of bed spaces in the male ward, forcing some male patients to be temporarily accommodated in sections of the female ward. However, the hospital has clarified that this is only a temporary measure taken under…
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Entertainment
Chaopena on DStv and GOtv!. Enjoy an Access Premium weekend on DStv and GOtv
Lusaka, Zambia – MultiChoice Zambia, a CANAL+ company, is thrilled to announce the official commencement of the Chaopena campaign, which will give DStv and GOtv active decoder customers across Zambia access to premium channels from the 7th to the 9th of
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Entertainment
David Kazadi accuses law enforcement officers of leaking his ‘private’ videos
FILMMAKER David Kazadi has accused some law enforcement officers of leaking his private videos to the public. In July this year, police arrested Mr Kazadi for allegedly producing and circulating pornographic material. This followed the circulation of viral videos on social media allegedly showing a…
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Health
First Lady donates assorted items to Kitwe Teaching Hospital, vulnerable communities.
FIRST Lady Mutinta Hichilema has donated assorted items to Kitwe Teaching Hospital on the Copperbelt. Among the donated items were 52 beds, 100 mattresses, 20 wheelchairs, and 100 bags of mealie meal. Mrs Hichilema also extended her support to vulnerable communities in Kitwe, where she…
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Entertainment
Secure the stream: Protecting creativity in the digital age
AT a time when culture is expressed digitally, cybersecurity becomes vital to preserving that culture, so that audiences can see themselves in the content they love. If culture is the people of a nation expressing themselves, then cybersecurity is the army that protects its ability…
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Entertainment
Nasty D ‘Ataya’ ma dreadlocks in Independence Day new look.
ACCLAIMED Zambian legendary musician Nasty D, real names Davis Ngoma, seems to have kept an ‘Independence Day’ surprise new look for his fanatics. The Aitaya Ziko La M’tendere singer, has cut his signature long dreadlocks, a new look which some of his fans describe as…
