Postpartum mental health must be prioritised in women’s care – Salma Sky

SINGER Salma Sky has highlighted the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood, including post-partum depression, anxiety, and trauma experienced by new moms, teen mothers, and survivors of sexual violence leading to pregnancy. She says victims of such actions deserve as much attention as physical health. Commenting on the Presidential address, Salma said that taking mental health seriously…

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Church gatherings are not for campaigns, warns Archbishop Banda

ARCHBISHOP Alick Banda has warned the Catholic faithful against turning church gatherings into platforms for politicking. Archbishop Banda further says it is unfortunate that once people become politicians, they forget their faith. Giving his opening remarks at the Catholic Men’s Organisation (CMO) Annual General Meeting, Saturday, Archbishop Banda said church gatherings were not for politicking,…

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Lubinda led PF convention fails to take off

THE Given Lubinda led PF’s much-anticipated convention failed to take off yesterday, with party officials offering little clarity. When contacted, Deputy Secretary General Celestine Mukandila insisted that the nation will be updated on the way forward. Meanwhile, PF-aligned page Grindstone TV, reported that acting president Given Lubinda was involved in a road accident in Chilanga….

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Police nab Lsk man for falsely publishing letter purporting HH’s resignation

POLICE have arrested a 40-year-old man of Lusaka’s Luangwa Compound for falsely publishing a fabricated letter purporting to announce the resignation of President Hakainde Hichilema. In a statement, Saturday, Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said Richard Kaunda Mulenga, a creator and administrator of a Facebook page known as “Zambia for All 2026,” falsely…

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ERB reduces fuel prices

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 to K26.61, K23.25, K21.06 and K22.39 per litre, respectively. In a statement, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said the reduction was driven by 4.17 percent appreciation of the Kwacha against the US dollar in February 2026….

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