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Termites Meat Suppliers Crownes Leading Meat Distributor in Southern Africa

KITWE-based Termites Meat Suppliers has been named Leading Distributor of Meat Products in Southern Africa at the Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards [SABQA], held in Lusaka. The prestigious SABQA awards recognize brands that demonstrate excellence in quality, innovation, customer service, and sustainable impact across the…

Entertainment

Kanina Kamano urges youth to prioritize education over early business

TikTok content creator and businesswoman Charity Nalungwe, popularly known as Kanina Kamano, has revealed that her passion for education remains strong. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Nalungwe said education plays a crucial role in shaping a person’s life and opportunities. “Education makes life…

Politics

MUNDUBILE, ZULU WHISKED TO MUKOBEKO… face maximum security after state security crackdown

By DAVID KANDUZAINCARCERATED politicians Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have been moved to Kabwe’s Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison after being slapped with treason charges. The high-profile duo were formally charged at the Lusaka Central Police Headquarters following arrests tied to activities deemed threatening

Technology

Digital Lab At Evana Estates Targeted Government Systems, Immigration Reveals

Sixty-nine of the 79 foreign nationals detained during a joint security operation at Evana Estates in Lusaka’s New Kasama Township did not possess valid work permits, the Immigration Department has revealed, as fresh evidence emerged that a clandestine digital laboratory operated by the group was…

Politics

UN hands Mundubile, Makebi to authorities as militia probe closes in on Tonse

BREAKING | UN hands Mundubile, Makebi to authorities as militia probe closes in on Tonse Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu are now being interrogated by Zambian authorities after leaving United Nations premises in Lusaka, where they had sought protection amid fears of arrest following the…

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…

Business

ZRA to install advanced cargo scanner at Livingstone border

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed a contract with United States-based Astrophysics Inc. for the supply and installation of an advanced drive-through X-ray cargo scanner at the Livingstone Border Post. The contract was signed on Monday at the United States Embassy in Lusaka by…

Business

Zambia Revenue Authority signs deal for advanced cargo scanner at Livingstone border

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed an agreement with United States-based technology company Astrophysics Inc. to install an advanced X-ray cargo scanning system at the Livingstone Border Post as part of efforts to strengthen border security and facilitate trade. Lusaka, 25 August

Business

Party leader, Chanda, calls for closure of unlicensed gold processing plants

Leader of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia party, Charles Chanda, has urged government to act immediately and close all gold processing plants operating in the country without valid mining licenses. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, Chanda said foreign firms, including Chinese-owned…

Politics

Tonse Alliance secretary general,Celestine Mukandila, in Immigration custody over status probe

THE Department of Immigration has arrested Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestine Mukandila over questions relating to his immigration status. Department Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka confirmed the arrest in a statement Thursday. Mr. Mukandila, 36, was arrested at his residence in Mapepe, Chilanga, Lusaka…

Entertainment

Fresh Jay Nard ft. Flex Zm & Venus Eagle – Nga Walinjebele

Lusaka-based rapper Fresh Jay Nard is making his mark with a new heartbreak-inspired single titled “Nga Walinjebele,” a deeply relatable record that explores the pain of giving everything to a relationship only to be left behind. On the song, Fresh Jay Nard tells the story…

Business

Yango Named Southern Africa’s Most Reliable Ride-Hailing Service Provider

Regional recognition highlights Yango’s commitment to quality, safety, innovation and locally tailored mobility solutions across Southern Africa Lusaka, Zambia [22 July 2026] – Yango Group, the global technology company, has been named the Most Reliable Ride-Hailing Service Provider in Southern Africa at the 2026 Southern…

Entertainment

Independent artists face financial struggles but enjoy greater creative control, says Subsabala

Independent artist and Daddy Daddy Record Label founder Gift Chirwa, popularly known as Subsabala, has emphasized that lack of financial support and sponsorship remains one of the biggest challenges facing independent musicians in Zambia. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka star Chirwa said unlike artists…

Entertainment

Musicians urged to develop skills beyond music for financial stability.

Emmanuel Njovu, popularly known as BrokenHill Emmy, has urged artists to develop skills beyond music, saying education, vocational training and business investments are essential for financial stability and long-term success in the entertainment industry.Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, BrokenHill Emmy said it is…

Entertainment

Fans of Yo Maps say songs sound similar, as others defend consistency.

Fans of Yo Maps have taken to social media to debate his sound, with some claiming his songs feel repetitive following the release of his album Vibes on Vibes. In an interview with Lusaka Star, his producer C Mark Tracks said critics may not fully…

Health

2.1kg testicular mass removed from 16-year-old at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital

Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital (LMUTH) have successfully removed a 2.1-kilogram mass from the testicle of a 16-year-old boy in what the hospital has described as a rare and complex surgical case. Lusaka, 28 August – The teenager was referred to

Lifestyle

Church Clarifies UN Role in Mundubile, Makebi Zulu Handover, Rules Out Political Deal

The Eight Church Mother Bodies have moved to clarify their role in the recent handover of opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, following their stay at the United Nations premises in Lusaka. Speaking on behalf of the Eight Church Mother Bodies, Evangelical Fellowship of…

Politics

Electoral body orders fresh parliamentary poll for Mandevu after attack on results centre

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has resolved to hold a fresh Parliamentary election for Mandevu Constituency in Lusaka District following a security incident that disrupted the aggregation of results. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Brown Kasaro, said the decision follows an official report dated August 18…