Kopala Lifestyle Magazine

02/07/2025

HOT FM ZAMBIA – OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Leadership Update Following Arrest of David Kazadi.

Hot FM Zambia confirms that Mr. David Kazadi has been relieved of his duties as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, following his recent arrest and the serious allegations currently under police investigation.

While we uphold the principles of due process and the presumption of innocence, the nature of the allegations stands in direct conflict with Hot FM Zambia’s values as a trusted media institution. In line with our internal code of conduct, we have taken this action to protect the integrity of our brand, our staff, and the public we serve.

Effective immediately, Mr. Kazadi no longer holds any role within Hot FM Zambia or its affiliated entities. Interim leadership has been appointed to ensure continuity of operations.

We are fully cooperating with the authorities and remain committed to supporting the legal process as it unfolds.

Hot FM Zambia continues to operate as normal. All programming, partnerships, and business activities remain unaffected.

We thank our listeners, partners, and clients for their continued support and reaffirm our commitment to ethical broadcasting, transparency, and public accountability.

Hot Media Group
Chairman
Oscar Chavula.

02/07/2025

From a Seemingly Simple Run to a Life-Changing Reality
What began as a heartwarming video has become a remarkable turning point for a young talent. Zambia Athletics President, Major Bernard Bwalya, personally travelled over 600km to North Western Province to meet the wonder kid who captured the nation’s heart.
We are proud to officially welcome 8-year-old Mutantabowa Janet of Kankolonkolo Primary School, Kasempa District, into our Catch Them Young Talent Programme. Her raw athletic potential, first seen in the viral video shared by Yeye International the Cyclist, was confirmed during an on-site assessment on 1st July 2025.
In partnership with government officials, the local community, and key stakeholders, Zambia Athletics has committed to supporting Janet’s development through a comprehensive, long-term approach.
Key support actions include:
1.Local coaching and school-based training
2.Full medical and family welfare support
3.Provision of sportswear and training equipment
4.Educational support under our dual pathway model
5.Coach education and mentorship for her schoolteachers
Assorted items were also donated to Janet and her family as an initial gesture of care.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kansanshi Mining Plc, ZASSA, and all our sponsors, social media partners, and well-wishers. A special thanks to Yeye International, whose role in uncovering this talent has not gone unnoticed. Zambia Athletics looks forward to engaging him as a Catch Them Young Ambassador.
Together, we are nurturing Zambia’s next generation of champions.
Issued by:
Major Bernard Bwalya
President – Zambia Athletics

02/07/2025

Toyota Hilux For Kids
Meet the tricycle that refuses to die.
It doesn’t break.
It doesn’t stop.
It doesn’t care.
You can run it into the fridge, reverse into the dog, or try to hide it behind the couch. It will survive. This three-wheeled menace has been spotted doing donuts in the kitchen and freestyle stunts in the living room. It rides even on one wheel into the bedroom. We don’t know how. It just does.
TV? Broken.
Flower vase? Gone.
Your sanity? Missing.
Once it goes up on the roof for “safe keeping,” the neighborhood goes on high alert because the moment a kid spots it, all hell breaks loose. Screaming. Negotiation. Bribery. The works. Hide it all you want, but that red tricycle is the Beyoncé of toddler toys: once seen, never forgotten.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
But hey, your kid will love it. And isn’t that what matters?

02/07/2025

Midnight Drama: Faith Musonda Arrested at Community House

The Zambia Police Service wishes to confirm that officers at Woodlands Police Station in Lusaka have apprehended Faith Musonda, aged 41 and a resident of Chalala in Lusaka, for disorderly conduct.
Brief facts of the matter are that on July 2, 2025, between 00:30 and 01:00 hours, the suspect, while driving a Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number BBA 8874, went to the Community House in New Kasama residential area. Upon being approached by members of staff, she allegedly conducted herself in a disruptive manner.
Police officers swiftly apprehended the suspect, who is currently detained in police custody.
She will be charged with the offence of Idle and Disorderly Conduct, contrary to Section 178(f), Chapter 87 of the Penal Code of the Laws of Zambia and is expected to appear in court soon.
Godfrey Chilabi
ASSISTANT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Faith Musonda’s Midnight Visit Ends in Arrest
Important Notice🎤
We regret to inform you that our boss Ms. Faith C. Musonda has been arrested. We understand that this news may raise many questions and concerns.
At this time, we ask for your patience and understanding. A full and official statement will be issued in due course to provide clarity on the matter.
Thank you for your continued support.
Issued by:
Lawrence Zulu
Faith C. Musonda's
PR Officer

02/07/2025

Did you know that in Kitwe, you can be rewarded by the council if you catch someone dumping waste illegally? You will be given K100!🏃‍♂️🤼‍♀️. Ndalamesho bane.

02/07/2025

Kitwe City Council Cries For Its 'Own' Land
Kitwe City Council has raised alarm after discovering that one of its prime pieces of land, situated at Freedom Park has been titled under the name of a private developer.
The revelation came to light during an ongoing audit of municipal properties being undertaken by the local authority as part of a Government directive to ensure all public assets are properly documented and protected.
According to Emmanuel Lupikisha, the Public Relations Officer, the title deed was allegedly issued to the private developer between December 2024 and January 2025, without the knowledge or consent of the Council. The property in question lies adjacent to the NAPSA Complex and has long been earmarked by the Council for strategic investment in the hospitality sector.

01/07/2025

America's longest-serving TV evangelist Rev. Jimmy Swaggart has died at the age of 90, his family confirms. He had his own brush with earthly things - photographed with s*x workers twice. At first he begged for forgiveness but repeated the same issue leading to television networks dropping his programs.

01/07/2025

Made in Kitwe.

“Mama, they’re cutting off her hand!”

The brutal attacks on Zambia’s children with albinism and the silent scream for justice

It was just another night in Mbala. Kabwe Musonda had tucked her two children into bed, their soft breathing a lullaby in the silence of the rural night. Then a knock. Stern male voices outside. “Zambian security. We’re here to check for drugs,” they claimed.

She opened the door. What she saw will haunt her forever. Three men, masked and draped in long black coats, guns aimed at her chest. “Don’t scream,” one of them ordered. The other two pushed past her, disappearing into the bedroom where little Jamimah, just two years old, was sleeping.

Then came the chilling cry:
“Mama, they’re cutting off her hand!”
Before she could reach the room, the attackers had vanished into the dark, leaving behind blood, horror, and a permanently changed family.

This wasn’t an isolated nightmare.
In Kitwe’s Mutupa Farm area, 7-year-old Dorothy Mulenga, a child living with albinism, was sleeping peacefully when three unknown men stormed into her room around midnight. She never stood a chance. They cut off her hand and pulled out clumps of her hair before fleeing into the night, leaving her bleeding and broken.

A religious body has stepped in to protect her because even in recovery, she is still a target.
These are not just crimes. These are rituals of cruelty, driven by deeply rooted myths and a dark trade in body parts.

In some communities, there remains a dangerous belief that the body parts of people with albinism can bring wealth, success, or healing. And in this silence, in this fear, the attacks continue. A cut. A disappearance. A body found or sometimes never found at all.

To learn more about the lives, struggles, and strength of Zambia’s albinism community and the hope still burning through the darkness, get your copy of Kopala Lifestyle Magazine.

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30/06/2025

It might rain in Serenje, Mpika, Luano and Chipata!!!! Weatherman

30/06/2025

Check For Loved Ones at Kakoso and Kawama Cemeteries in Chililabombwe

Chililabombwe Municipal Council has launched an initiative to address the problem of sunken graves at Kakoso and Kawama cemeteries, calling on members of the public to participate in the backfilling process and ensure the dignity of the burial sites is preserved.
In a public notice issued by Town Clerk Mrs. Shilla C. Songolo, the local authority extended its gratitude to community members who have already responded to the call to rehabilitate affected graves. The council emphasized the importance of collective action in restoring sunken burial spaces, which pose both aesthetic and health concerns.
“In line with the Public Health Act Cap 295 of the Laws of Zambia, we are appealing to all community members who have loved ones buried at Kakoso and Kawama cemeteries to visit the graveyards and work with our staff to identify and backfill any affected burial sites,” the notice reads.
Sunken graves often occur due to soil settlement, heavy rains, or inadequate initial backfilling, and can result in unsafe and undignified conditions within cemeteries. The council’s intervention aims to maintain the sanctity and safety of these resting places.
This initiative underscores Chililabombwe’s broader efforts to improve public health and sanitation while preserving the dignity of the deceased.

30/06/2025

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29/06/2025

One Ye Ye locates the little girl that ran alongside his bike. New shoes for her compliments of Facebook.