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  • Husband files for divorce after wife’s controversial photo with Chris Brown surfaces

    Husband files for divorce after wife’s controversial photo with Chris Brown surfaces

    A 42-year-old man from Lusaka is seeking a divorce after his wife posed for a controversial photo with American R&B star Chris Brown.

    The incident happened during a “meet and greet” session after Brown’s concert at the FNB Stadium in South Africa. In the photo, the 34-year-old woman is seen with Chris Brown kissing her cheek.

    In his court documents, the husband claims the photo, which quickly spread on social media, disrespected him and damaged their marriage beyond repair.

    He described the picture as “demeaning” and said his wife’s actions were inappropriate for someone in a committed relationship. He also stated that her decision to take the photo broke his trust and their marriage vows.

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    In his divorce petition, the husband expressed his feelings of embarrassment and emotional distress, stating, “My wife acted in a manner unbecoming of a married woman. This picture has humiliated me publicly.”

    The husband said that when he confronted his wife about the photo, she brushed off his concerns and defended it as a harmless moment from the event.

    The wife, on the other hand, insists that the kiss was innocent and misunderstood. She explained that it was just a playful interaction during a fan meet-and-greet and had no intention of disrespecting her husband.

    She also suggested that her husband’s reaction is an overreaction and believes it reflects deeper problems in their marriage.

    1. Trial for Ms. Lungu former first lady of Zambia commences

      Trial for Ms. Lungu former first lady of Zambia commences

      The trial of Zambia’s former first lady Esther Lungu, who is the wife of former President Edgar Lungu, has started in Lusaka.

      She is accused of stealing three cars, stealing a property title in Lusaka, and having $400,000 (£317,000) that is suspected to be from illegal activities.

      She is being tried in court with two police officers.

      A person told the court that Ms Lungu took her car and house documents, as well as two cars that belonged to her daughter.

      She said the police officers forced them to sign the property papers over to Ms.

      Ms Lungu and her partner said they didn’t do anything wrong when they were arrested in September.

      More update on this story soon…

    2. Guns and millions of dollars retrieved at airport in Zambia

      Guns and millions of dollars retrieved at airport in Zambia

      Nearly $6 million (£4.7 million) in cash was seized at the main airport in the country of Zambia’s capital, Lusaka.

      Additionally taken into custody were five pistols, seven magazines, 126 rounds of ammo, 602 suspected gold pieces totalling 127kg, and gold measuring tools.

      According to the organization’s director general Nason Banda, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) was tipped off that a chartered plane carrying hazardous materials had landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Sunday night.

      The Global Express T7-WW on which the aforementioned things were discovered as well as another King Air B190-made aircraft belonging to a local carrier have since been seized by the Commission.The 10 suspects, one of whom is from Zambia, have been arrested pending additional inquiries, he stated in a press release.

    3. Trigmatic to hold African Music Business Dialogue in Zambia 

      Trigmatic to hold African Music Business Dialogue in Zambia 

      On June 16 and 17, 2023, Bwired Media will host the African Music Business Dialogue in association with Platinum Events Production Events African at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.

      The event aims to bring together industry stakeholders and music enthusiasts from Southern, Western, and Eastern Africa to discuss the current state of the African music industry and its future prospects.

      The event features a distinguished panel comprising representatives from different sectors of the music industry, including Eddie Hatitye, the director of Music in Africa, Zamani Ndimande, CEO of Jayzee Records and consultant at Def Jam, Mampi, a Zambian artiste, and other notable industry stakeholders.

      The African Music Business Dialogue is organised in partnership with Platinum Events Zambia and Mozo TV and created by Trigmatic, an award-winning Ghanaian musician.

      The African music industry has grown significantly in recent years, and with this growth has come many challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, copyright concerns, and limited access to financing and capital.

      The dialogue will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss these challenges and possible solutions, foster collaborations, and explore new business opportunities that will ultimately benefit the African music industry.

      This dialogue is a significant event, meant to provide a platform for African music industry stakeholders to discuss critical sectoral issues and explore collaboration opportunities that can drive the growth and development of the industry.

    4. U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia

      U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia

      From March 25 to April 2, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Accra, Ghana; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and Lusaka, Zambia.

      The trip would build on the recent U.S.-Africa Leaders Meeting that President Biden conducted in Washington in December 2022.

      The trip will strengthen the United States’ partnerships throughout Africa and advance our shared efforts on security and economic prosperity.

      U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia 

      Throughout the trip, in partnership with African governments and the private sector, Mrs Harris will advance efforts to expand access to the digital economy, support climate adaptation and resilience, and strengthen business ties and investment, including through innovation, entrepreneurship, and the economic empowerment of women.

      The Vice President will meet with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, President Samia Hassan of Tanzania, and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia.

      They will discuss regional and global priorities, including our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, food security, and the effects of Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine, among other issues.

      The Vice President will strengthen people-to-people ties and engage with civil society, including young leaders, business representatives, entrepreneurs, and members of the African Diaspora.

      Her spouse, Douglas Emhoff, will accompany her.

    5. Zambia to give 20,000 hectares of land to Kenyan farmers to grow maize – Report

      Zambia to give 20,000 hectares of land to Kenyan farmers to grow maize – Report

      Zambia and Kenya have conditionally agreed on a deal under which the Lusaka government will give Kenyan commercial farmers land to produce maize.

      A local media report has it that,a memorandum of understanding (MOU) permitting Kenyan farmers to grow maize in Zambia will be signed.

      “I am happy the Zambian government has agreed to offer Kenyan farmers land for large-scale farming in Zambia. Kenyan farmers will in turn be required to export their yields back to Kenya in order to boost our food supply and security,” Linturi is quoted as saying.

      He stated that the agreement was reached during a meeting he had on Monday in Lusaka with his Zambian counterpart, Reuben Mtolo, although he did not provide a date for its signing.

      According to Linturi, the proposed MOU is anticipated to lower the price of maize and its products in both countries.

      “Based on the projections he shared with us, the farmers will be able to achieve the objective of bringing down the cost of unga (maize meal) because, clearly, they got it right and there is something to learn from them.”

      He said officials from the two countries would work out the price at which Zambia would sell the maize to Kenya, which “of course, (would be) a much lower price than we are currently getting from the traders.”

      Farmers in Zambia would gain from the agreement as well because Kenya would receive short-term access to Zambia’s surplus maize.

      Following a recent shortfall of maize meal in Kenya, which Linturi attributed to farmers stockpiling in anticipation of higher producer prices, an agreement with Zambia is now being negotiated.

    6. Israel’s ambassador to Zambia robbed in Lusaka

      Israel’s ambassador to Zambia robbed in Lusaka

      Ambassador of Israel to Zambia, Ofra Farhi, has been robbed last week before his bodyguards on a street in the nation’s capital, Lusaka. The attackers made off with her cell phone and diplomatic passport.

      Local media said Ms Farhi was crossing a busy street on Friday when a car pulled up alongside her and the occupants grabbed her bag, which had an unspecified amount of cash.

      She was treated at a local clinic and continued on to her scheduled meetings with local officials.

      The ambassador said in a statement that though it is the kind of incident that can happen anywhere in the country, “Zambia is very safe and peaceful “and “very friendly to Israel”.

      Zambian Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo called Ms Farhi to reassure her of security.

      Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen termed the incident as an example of the kind of dangers that diplomatic staff face “to serve the country”.

      Besides Zambia, Ms Farhi also represents Israel in Zimbabwe and Botswana.

      Source: BBC

    7. 18-year-old girl arrested for wearing tempting miniskirt in public

      18-year-old girl arrested for wearing tempting miniskirt in public

      An 18-year-old girl and her 32-year-old aunt were arrested in Lusaka, Zambia on Monday for the girl’s choice of clothing.

      The girl, who recently graduated with high marks, was arrested for wearing a miniskirt that allegedly caused several male police officers to become distracted and nearly led to a traffic accident.

      The aunt was arrested for not advising her niece to dress more modestly.

      The case was set to go to trial on Wednesday, but a state prosecutor informed the court that the prosecution had received instructions from the Director of Public Prosecutions to discontinue the matter.

      Former Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) chairperson Sara Longwe spoke out in support of the two women, stating that Zambians are protected by the Constitution to wear whatever they choose.

      “There was no case to start with. Because there is no dress code in Zambia. We have freedom of expression, we are Constitutionally protected. Everybody can wear anything. Miniskirt is not indecent,” she said.

      Source: Ghanaweb