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Lusaka · LusakaHigher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB), in partnership with Madison Life Insurance (MLife) has introduced a student life insurance policy to cover students under government sponsorship. MLife Insurance, Assistant Manager Frederick Mboma explained that in the event of a student’s death, MLife will repay the loan to HELSB. Speaking during the HELSB and MLife insurance sensitisation program at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Graduati…Read Article
MLife insurance to repay HELSB Loans after student dies - Lusaka Star

Lusaka · LusakaA social media thread in which popular gospel singer and pastor, Gift Kaputula, stated that gospel artists should not work with secular musicians has been received with mixed reactions. On June 24, 2025, Pastor Kaputula featured on the Truth Tuesday Podcast with Mag 44, where he argued that gospel artists should not collaborate with secular musicians because “God is a God of strict standards.” However, one of his fans, Gracious Shapaka, contradi…Read Article
Gospel, secular Collab sparks debate - Lusaka Star

Lusaka · LusakaAgricultural Expert Oliver Bulaya has called on the government to carefully deliberate and consult with relevant authorities to ensure sound decision-making regarding the proposed maize export deal to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On July 18, 2025, the government announced that it had received an export inquiry from the DRC for Zambian maize, but no agreement has been signed yet. In an interview with the Lusaka Star, Dr. Bulaya said su…Read Article