ONE hot Sunday morning in April, 24-year-old Masuzyo Bupe (not real name) was excited as she looked forward to receive her once in a life time visitors in form of representatives from the family of...

FOR a long time in Africa, infertility has been attributed to women who have been held responsible, coupled with witchcraft related beliefs and suspicions of promiscuity.Pregnancy is a beautiful feeling, a journey that every woman...

By PRISCA KABWEA THRIVING crop always gives hope to a farmer.But in January of 2021, farmers of Sikauzwe camp in Kazungula district in Southern Province experienced some challenges in their crop cultivation due to the...

IN most Zambian traditions, community closeness and comfort define what those mourning loved ones need most in their time of grief.However, over a year since Zambia went into several restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

SPIRALING COVID-19 cases in the country have put immense pressure on many sectors, especially health. In this article, Features Chief Reporter MARTIN NYIRENDA looks at how the increased number of deaths has overstretched the capacity...

By CINDY SIPULA–After toiling a cold night away on Lake Tanganyika in search of fish, Patrick Sikasote, a local fisherman, emerges in his boat on the lake bay at 06:15 hours.Fish traders, both young and...

COPPERBELT Commissioner of Police Elias Chushi has observed that parents,especially mothers, are providing limited care for the little ones.Mr Chushi said most of the abuse that takes place shows that female guardians and parents were...

OFF THE BEAT with Jowit Saluseki – TO most tourism enthusiasts, Samfya district, which is located less than an hour’s drive from Mansa district in Luapula Province, is just one of their favourite holiday destinations.But...

Social media has given us power to share our thoughts in whatever way we feel provided it does not violate certain community rules.By sharing our thoughts, experiences and many other things, the algorithm is able...

By Jowit Saluseki – THE mere mention of Nchelenge district in Luapula Province brings to memory the tasty dry sardines (kapenta) harvested from Lake Mweru.While the fish levels have continued to dwindle due to years...