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BEMBA PROVERBS DEPARTMENT HAS RETURNED TO PARLIAMENTChishimba Kambwili has been validly nominated to contest the Roan pa...
20/05/2026

BEMBA PROVERBS DEPARTMENT HAS RETURNED TO PARLIAMENT

Chishimba Kambwili has been validly nominated to contest the Roan parliamentary seat under Harry Kalaba’s Citizens First party.

Roan residents should now prepare for:

“Uko ubushiku bwafika…”
before every serious political point.

Meanwhile, Parliament may soon experience a dangerous shortage of English and an oversupply of Bemba proverbs, shouting, and unexpected laughter.

NKOMBO’S DRIP ENTERS POLICE EVIDENCE ROOMSouthern Province Police say investigations into the alleged assault of Gary Nk...
20/05/2026

NKOMBO’S DRIP ENTERS POLICE EVIDENCE ROOM

Southern Province Police say investigations into the alleged assault of Gary Nkombo are still ongoing after suspects recorded statements.

But Zambians have now shifted focus from the assault… to the price tags.

Police revealed that the damaged items included:

A shirt worth K5,000
And sunglasses valued at K15,000.

Meaning one slap nearly caused a whole plot in Matero to disappear financially.

Meanwhile, ordinary citizens are still recovering from the discovery that someone can wear K15 pin on their face just to block sunlight.

Our Zambian Hal
17/05/2026

Our Zambian Hal

YO MAPS’ WIFE VS B FLOW: COMMENT SECTION TURNS INTO A BATTLEGROUNDWhat started as a normal Facebook comment… quickly tur...
03/05/2026

YO MAPS’ WIFE VS B FLOW: COMMENT SECTION TURNS INTO A BATTLEGROUND

What started as a normal Facebook comment… quickly turned into a full-blown industry clash.

Kidist Kifle — wife to Yo Maps — stepped into the comments and directly challenged Brian Bwembya.

And she didn’t come to play.

After B Flow defended ZAM’s role, saying they help artists with visas and international exposure (even mentioning trips like Burkina Faso), Kidist fired back with a statement that shook the comment section:

She made it clear that Yo Maps doesn’t need favors —
that he is booked, paid, and moving internationally on his own merit.

In short…
“No one should take credit for his work.”

B Flow, on the other hand, stood his ground — reminding critics that just because ZAM doesn’t publicize everything, doesn’t mean they’re not working behind the scenes. He even suggested that people outside the industry might not fully understand how things operate.

That’s when it got even more intense.

Kidist doubled down — rejecting the idea of “gratitude” and making it clear that Yo Maps’ success is earned, not assisted.

Now the internet is split:

Some are saying Kidist did what any wife would do — defend her husband’s name.
Others feel like B Flow was simply protecting the image of ZAM.

But let’s be honest…

This isn’t just a comment section argument anymore.

It’s a rare, unfiltered look into the tension between
independent success vs industry structures in Zambia.

And if this is what’s happening in the comments…
imagine what’s happening behind the scenes.

ZAM VS YO MAPS: CULTURE OR CONTROL?The statement by Brian Bwembya has just added fuel to an already burning debate.ZAM s...
02/05/2026

ZAM VS YO MAPS: CULTURE OR CONTROL?

The statement by Brian Bwembya has just added fuel to an already burning debate.

ZAM says Yo Maps must edit scenes from his “Budget” video because they are “culturally inappropriate” — especially for young viewers.

Fair enough.

But here’s where things get controversial…

When did ZAM become the moral police of creativity?

Because now it feels like every time an artist pushes boundaries, someone is ready to pull them back in the name of “Zambian culture.”

Yes, Zambia is a Christian nation.
Yes, artists have influence.
But also… music is evolving.

And let’s be honest:
The same fans complaining online are the same ones pushing these videos to millions of views.

So what are we really saying?

That artists must stay “safe” to protect culture…
Or that culture itself is too fragile to handle modern creativity?

Even more interesting:
ZAM didn’t call for the video to be taken down — just edited.

Meaning the problem isn’t the message… it’s how far it went.

Now the industry is split:

Some are praising ZAM for “protecting values.”
Others are calling it soft censorship.

Meanwhile, Yo Maps remains one of the biggest brands in the country — and this controversy?

It’s only making the song louder.

One thing is clear:
This is no longer just about a music video.
It’s about who really controls Zambian music — the artists or the system.

DAVIDO WEARS ZAMBIA ON STAGE… AND ZAMBIANS ARE NOT KEEPING QUIETWhen Davido stepped on stage in that green outfit, it wa...
02/05/2026

DAVIDO WEARS ZAMBIA ON STAGE… AND ZAMBIANS ARE NOT KEEPING QUIET

When Davido stepped on stage in that green outfit, it wasn’t just drip… it was a statement.

Turns out, the outfit was inspired by Zambia’s national colors, and fans quickly picked it up. Some even said the man didn’t just perform in Zambia… he wore Zambia. 

Now here’s where it gets interesting:

Zambians online have already started claiming the moment like it’s a World Cup trophy
“Zambia to the world”
“He came correct”
“Even Nigerians now know where style comes from”

Others, of course, are not convinced. They’re saying:
“Relax, it’s just green clothes”
“Not everything is about Zambia”

But let’s be honest…

When an international superstar steps out looking like the Zambian flag during your show, that’s not coincidence — that’s respect, branding, and smart showmanship.

And Davido knows exactly what he’s doing.

From the chains… to the shades… to that confident stage presence — the man didn’t just perform, he gave Zambians something to talk about for days.

Call it fashion.
Call it strategy.
Call it soft diplomacy.

But one thing is clear:
Davido understood the assignment… and Zambia noticed.

Triple M poses with Davido Wana will obviously love this when she grows up 😍
02/05/2026

Triple M poses with Davido
Wana will obviously love this when she grows up 😍

19/04/2026

Maybe every man cheats on you because you don’t give them money.
👽👽

YO MAPS VS CHILE ONE: WHO’S REALLY RUNNING THIS GAME? 🎤🔥Zambia’s biggest musical rivalry just entered a new level.Yo Map...
18/04/2026

YO MAPS VS CHILE ONE: WHO’S REALLY RUNNING THIS GAME? 🎤🔥

Zambia’s biggest musical rivalry just entered a new level.

Yo Maps and Chile One MrZambia are BOTH gearing up to drop albums this year — and this time, it’s not just local noise… it’s going international.

Yo Maps already fired the first shot by announcing his project early, setting the pace like he always does. But Chile One? Quiet… calculating… and definitely not sleeping on this one.

Now here’s where it gets interesting:

Both artists have revealed that their albums will feature international artists — meaning this is no longer just a Zed-to-Zed competition. This is Zambia trying to step onto the global stage… and only one can dominate the moment.

Fans already know the history:
Every time Yo Maps drops, Chile One responds.
Every time Chile One trends, Yo Maps shakes the industry.

It’s not beef… but it’s definitely pressure.

So the real question is:
Who’s dropping the better album this year?

Because one thing is certain —
Zambian music is about to win… but egos might not survive this one.

HH RUNS UNOPPOSED, STILL EMERGES WINNERUPND has officially declared Hakainde Hichilema as its presidential candidate for...
15/04/2026

HH RUNS UNOPPOSED, STILL EMERGES WINNER

UPND has officially declared Hakainde Hichilema as its presidential candidate for the 2026 elections after going completely unchallenged at the party’s General Assembly.

No opponent. No campaign. Just a straight path to the top.

Even the petitions that attempted to challenge the process were dismissed for lacking merit, clearing the way without any real contest.

Within UPND, the race ended before it even began.

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