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Entertainment

DJ Sly Zambia,DJ Cool Mike Exposes Industry gaps

A Lusaka-based DJ and event host has noted that despite the fast-paced nature of the industry, maintaining balance is essential. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Silvester Mutanti, popularly known as DJ Sly Zambia, opened up about the pressure, discipline, and balance required to…

Zambia

Zcsa Seizes 143 Expired Drinks

Castle Lite, Black Label, Guinness and Red Bull among products withdrawn in Lusaka By Francis...

Politics

UN sends representative as pressure mounts to hand over Mundubile, Zulu

2,329 Views LUSAKA — The United Nations has sent a representative to engage the Zambian authorities over the continued stay of NRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu at a UN facility in Lusaka, as Government continues to push for the…

Entertainment

Artists urged to work towards more performances outside the capital.

Chile One MrZambia’s manager, Liswani Jay, has expressed concern that Zambia’s entertainment industry is still largely centered in Lusaka, but believes the future of music growth lies in reaching audiences beyond the capital. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Liswani noted that most opportunities…

Entertainment

Podcasting takes center stage as Ba Repair, Mambwe inspire youth.

Zambia’s podcasting industry has taken centre stage, with creators reporting growing youth engagement and a shift toward authentic and relatable content. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Lusaka-based podcast host and content creator Duncan Lebeni, popularly known as Ba Repair, highlighted both the challenges…

Crime & Courts

DEC arrests 4 in crackdown on drug trafficking networks across 3 provinces

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested four suspects and seized various quantities of cannabis following intelligence-led operations in Muchinga, Southern and Lusaka Provinces. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Monday, DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, said the operations were part of intensified…

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…

Business

CEC upbeat of maintaining high share price

THE Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc says it expects its share price on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) to remain high in view of continued efforts

Business

Pearl of Health Gynaecologist in sexual misconduct accusation

A TOP Gynaecologist at Lusaka’s Pearl of Health hospital has found himself at the centre of grave allegations of professional misconduct that involve him attempting

Politics

Leave these elections, come back when you mature, Mwaliteta tells opposition

RE-ELECTED Lusaka Province chairperson of the United Party for National Development (UPND), Obvious Mwaliteta, says opposition leaders are not ready for national leadership and should

Business

Authorities fine Rhino carriers K85,000 for labour law breaches

Government has fined Rhino Carriers Limited K85,000 following an inspection that uncovered multiple labour law violations at the company’s premises along Mungwi Road in Lusaka.

Politics

Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason

Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason Police in Lusaka today charged the 11 individuals found with Hon. Brian Mundubile during a militry raid to his house on 14th August 2026. Leading candidate, Brian Mundubile had just arrived at his home located…

Politics

More congratulate Hichilema

MARY LEMBA Lusaka MORE world leaders and prominent Zambians have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the outcome of the August 13 general election as a demonstration of Zambia’s democratic maturity, political stability and commitment to peace. Angolan President João Lourenço has congratulated…

Politics

Yuyi moved from Copperbelt

…taken to Lusaka where he will have to wait for redeployment after a spate of violence against Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu whose campaigns have suffered harassment from UPND cadres and blockades from the police By BARNABAS ZULU COPPERBELT Province Police Commanding…

Business

Experts call for stronger lending rules.

Credit analysts and public finance experts have called for stronger lending controls to stop loan defaults, warning non‑performing loans have weakened revenue, investment, and growth. In an interview with Lusaka Star, Credit Analyst Stella Chilumba said that policies implemented through the Credit…

Sport

FAZ, MTN meet to cement football ties

FAZ and MTN Zambia have set out to strengthen collaboration aimed at growing football and supporting the development of local talent. The collaboration was laid out at a meeting hosted by MTN Chief Executive Officer, Abbad Reda in Lusaka yesterday. FAZ president…

Politics

No tolerance for anarchy – HH

CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned that he will not tolerate individuals seeking to promote anarchy, political violence or division through the use of militias. Mr Hichilema said no one will be allowed to divide Zambia and warned that those found promoting anarchy…