South Media Team

05/08/2026

REFEREE KILLED DURING THE ANDREW LUBUSHA TOURNAMENT IN CHIPANGALI.

A 55-year-old football referee has allegedly been beaten to death by players and supporters during the Andrew Lubusha football tournament in Chipangali District.

The incident happened on yesterday between 12:05 hours and 13:30 hours at Mchenga Primary School Grounds in Chief Mafuta’s area during a replayed match involving Mikango United and Leopard United football teams.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba has identified as Donald Tonga of Madalistso Farm in Chief Mafuta’s area.

Mr. Mweemba has told Breezefm News that the football tournament, organised by Chipangali Member of Parliament Andrew Lubusha, involved 16 teams competing on a knockout basis for a K5,000 prize fund.

He says during an earlier match played on May 5, confusion erupted after the referee awarded a penalty to Leopard United while Mikango United was leading 2-1, forcing the game to be postponed.

A meeting involving both teams was later held on May 6 where it was agreed that the match would be replayed from the first minute.

Mr. Mweemba says the replayed match resumed and that trouble started during the first half after a foul was allegedly ignored by the referee, angering players from Mikango United who immediately confronted him.

The players, together with some supporters, allegedly assaulted the referee using fists, kicks, stones, sticks and a bamboo stick as he attempted to flee from the pitch.

Some football fans reportedly tried to rescue him but failed.

The injured referee was taken to Chamasongo Clinic where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Source: Ask Muvi TV

05/06/2026

SOUTH MEDIA TEAM LAUNCHES MOBILE REPORTING TRAINING IN CHOMA

06/05/26

The South Media Team has officially launched a two-week training program in mobile reporting for selected candidates in Choma District, aimed at equipping aspiring journalists with modern, practical media skills.

Speaking during the opening of the training, UPND Choma District Media Director, Honest Mweemba, expressed confidence in the participants and highlighted the importance of discipline and dedication throughout the program. He noted that the trainees are expected to demonstrate commitment, creativity, and professionalism as they undergo the training.

Mr. Mweemba further encouraged the candidates to fully utilize the opportunity, stating that the media industry is evolving rapidly, and mobile reporting is becoming a key tool in news gathering and dissemination. He wished the participants success and urged them to become responsible storytellers who will positively represent their communities.

Meanwhile, the trainer, Paul Mwaanga, emphasized that the training will run for two weeks and will focus on practical skills in mobile journalism. He explained that participants will learn how to use smartphones effectively for reporting, including capturing quality videos, conducting interviews, editing content, and publishing stories.

Mr. Mwaanga added that by the end of the program, trainees are expected to confidently produce news content using mobile devices, preparing them for real-world media environments.

SOUTH MEDIA TEAM

05/06/2026

> DEVELOPMENT WATCH | Kulundana Ward

Road grading works are currently underway in Kulundana Ward, with plans to tar selected roads as part of ongoing government efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance connectivity.

The development is expected to ease transportation challenges and open up new opportunities for residents and local businesses.

The South Media Team engaged the Ward Councilor to share insights on the impact of the project on the community.

More details in this video.

Tracking progress, telling the story.

05/06/2026

Parliament approves the Education (Amendment) Bill, to formally make Free Education Policy legal.

05/03/2026

Happy Broadcast Day to the one and only Paul Mwaanga, the man who can turn a simple greeting into breaking news, ask a question like it’s a national interview, and make even village gossip sound like a live press conference. Wishing you more microphones, louder headlines, and unlimited airtime today 😂🎤📺📡

04/30/2026

the reason why there was no one challenging president HH is because of his good works which every Zambian has seen and benefited~IPS MWEEMBA

04/30/2026

LIVE NOW:
we are live at Choma Maanu Radio here in Choma where the District Media director who is also the Choma central IPS Honest Mweemba is having a discussion on the just ended intra-party elections.

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Zambia must decide by April 30 if it'll provide US businesses with preferential access to its minerals, or lose support for 1.3 million people who rely on funding from Washington for HIV treatment. Al Jazeera's Marthe van der Wolf explains.
Source: Aljazeera

04/29/2026

MEDIA ALERT:
Tomorrow morning at 08:00, join the choma District media director who is also the constituency IPS Honest Mweemba, on Choma maanu radio. The program will also be live on UPND CHOMA DISTRICT FACEBOOK PAGE AND SOUTH MEDIA TEAM.