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Zambian music star Nathan Miti reportedly commits suicide over wife’s infidelity

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11 months ago

December 13, 2023

Legendary Zambian music icon and member of the popular boy band, Ghetto Link, Nathan Miti, also known as Pyper, has reportedly committed suicide over his wife’s infidelity.

According to reports, Miti took his own life after discovering that his wife had been cheating on him with several men.

According to a post he allegedly put up on Facebook justifying the reason why he decided to commit suicide, the singer was said to have accused his spouse of infidelity, listing 12 men she cheated on him with.

“I did it because I truly loved her from the bottom of my heart. My heart could not stand the nonsense that she is in to,” the post read in part.

Though local media in the country are still trying to get specific details of when, where and how the singer took his own life, the news of Miti’s death has dominated the social media space since it broke.

Many of his fans also took to social media to express shock at his death, while some said they had tried to talk him out of committing suicide to no avail.

“Take heart and leave everything with God, don’t kill yourself because of one person, think about your children and family,” one social media user had advised the talented artiste.

“We have lost a very energetic man full of life, God have mercy,” another user wrote.

Miti’s death is coming barely a month after the “Ghetto Link” regrouped and started working on releasing an album following years of staying inactive as a collective group.

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World Bank pledges $3b to support Zambia’s development goals

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19 hours ago

November 14, 2024

Isaac Dachen

The World Bank Group has pledged to avail Zambia with approximately $3 billion to support the country’s development goals under the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2025-2029, with nearly half of the funds already disbursed.

World Bank Country Manager, Achim Fock, who made this known at the CPF launch at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka on Wednesday, outlined the global lender’s focus areas, which included enhancing jobs, human capital, and climate resilience.

Fock highlighted that $200 million had been approved to strengthen Zambia’s social protection programs, including the Refugee and Host Community Project.

He also expressed optimism for upcoming approvals, including the Climate and Economic Resilience Financing and the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector.

Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, who also spoke at the event, noted that 2.3 million Zambian households have so far benefited from social protection interventions such as the Cash for Work Programme, emphasizing the government’s commitment to safeguarding lives amid crises like the recent drought.

Musokotwane further reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting lives during times of crises such as the recent drought.

“More than two thirds of the Zambian population was affected by the drought. It was the government’s view that the first priority was to save lives,” Musokotwane stated.

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Chinese mining giant CNMC set for $1.6 billion investment in Zambia

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2 days ago

November 13, 2024

Isaac Dachen

A Chinese mining giant, China Nonferrous Metal Mining Company (CNMC), has announced the investment of over $1.6 billion in Zambia, following successful discussions with President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House on Tuesday.

CNMC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Wen Gang, who held the discussions with Hichilema along with the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Han Jing, confirmed the company’s commitment to furthering Zambia’s economic development.

“We are actively investing in critical sectors of Zambia’s economy,” Gang said after the meeting.

He noted that CNMC was currently pumping water from Shaft 28 at Luanshya Copper Mine, where 29.9 million cubic liters have been cleared as part of intensified dewatering efforts, adding that the company plans to inject an additional $200 million to develop a greenfield mine on the Copperbelt.

President Hichilema who welcomed CNMC’s commitment, highlighted the potential economic impact of the firm’s investment which will include job opportunities for Zambians.

“This $1.6billion investment, alongside advanced technology and expansion, will extend operations and create more jobs and opportunities for Zambians, especially in mining contracting and supply,” the President said.

He also expressed gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government for their shared commitment to fostering growth and cooperation between the two countries.