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  The Insider  SOMETIMES MANUAL WORK BECOMES THE LAST LINE OF SURVIVAL IN LIFE Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 The Lessons We Never Knew We Were Learning Sometimes, the education that saves your life is not the one you receive inside a classroom. Sometimes, it is the education that makes you sweat, gets your hands dirty and teaches you how to survive when everything else falls apart. I grew up and went to school during an era, particularly between 1993 and 2005, when manual work was an ordinary part of school life. We swept classrooms, cleaned schoolyards, watered flowers, cultivated gardens and participated in various school maintenance activities. Sometimes, we were instructed to report to school carrying hoes, brooms and water containers. Even during holidays, schoolwork could find its way into our schedules. To pupils of my generation, these activities were not always exciting. Many of us hated them. We questioned why we had to work when we had come t...

  THE INSIDER DOES DRINKING ALCOHOL REALLY KEEP YOU WARM? THE SCIENCE BEHIND A COMMON BELIEF Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 Imagine sitting outside on a cold evening, feeling the wind against your skin. Someone offers you a glass of whisky, brandy or another alcoholic drink, assuring you that it will warm you up. You take a few sips, and suddenly your face feels warmer, your body seems more comfortable, and the cold no longer feels as uncomfortable as before. But what if that comforting feeling is misleading? For generations, alcohol has been associated with warmth, particularly during cold weather. From traditional drinking habits to the popular image of a hot alcoholic beverage on a chilly evening, many people believe that alcohol helps the body fight the cold. However, scientific evidence tells a different story. Alcohol can make you feel warmer without actually increasing your body's core temperature. In certain conditions, it can even increase the risk of...

  THE INSIDER JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE'S NEW DOCUSERIES REOPENS OLD WOUNDS: JANET JACKSON AND BRITNEY SPEARS CONTROVERSIES RETURN TO THE SPOTLIGHT Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 Sometimes, the biggest stories in entertainment are not about new music, sold-out concerts or award-winning performances. They are about the past, the decisions people made and the consequences that followed. For Justin Timberlake, two names continue to attract attention whenever conversations about his career turn towards controversy: Janet Jackson and Britney Spears. Nearly two decades after some of the most talked-about moments in early 2000s pop culture, the American singer is reportedly preparing to revisit these chapters in a new four-part documentary series. The project is already attracting attention because it promises to bring back conversations about celebrity relationships, public accountability and the unequal treatment of women in the entertainment industry. According to a re...

  SPORTS CORNER | FOOTBALL WHY HAS CAF ABANDONED PLANS TO HOLD AFCON EVERY FOUR YEARS? Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 Imagine being a young footballer in Katondo, Kabwe, dreaming of wearing Zambia's national colours and representing your country at the Africa Cup of Nations. Under a four-year tournament cycle, that dream could become a much longer wait. For some players, particularly those fighting to establish their international careers, one missed opportunity could mean waiting years for another. That is why the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to abandon its proposed four-year AFCON schedule is bigger than a simple adjustment to the football calendar. It touches on African identity, financial survival, sporting opportunities and the continent's ability to determine the future of its own game. On 29 October 2026, CAF officially announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) would return to its traditional two-year cycle, rever...

  ZAMBIA EXPLAINS 'I'VE HAD PEOPLE EATING CAT FOOD': THE RISING COST OF LIVING THAT COULD CHANGE AMERICA'S POLITICAL FUTURE Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 When buying food becomes a daily struggle Imagine working hard, earning a salary and still reaching the supermarket wondering which essential items you can afford to leave behind. Now imagine being forced to consider food meant for animals because feeding yourself and your family has become increasingly difficult. For some Americans, this is not simply a discussion about economic statistics. It is a painful reality that is finding its way into political conversations ahead of the country's crucial November 2026 midterm elections. A recent BBC report, featuring correspondent Clive Myrie speaking to voters in North Carolina, has brought attention to the growing frustration surrounding the cost of living in the United States. The report carries a particularly disturbing headline: 'I've h...

  THE INSIDER PALM BEACH PLANE CRASH: THE 20-YEAR-OLD CO-PILOT WHO LEARNED TO FLY BEFORE SHE COULD DRIVE Article by Rodgers Mangwela | KASONDE24 Imagine being just 20 years old, having already achieved something many people only dream about, and finding yourself facing the final moments of a flight that would never reach its destination. For Nathalia Gadelha Figueiras, aviation was more than a career ambition. It was a passion that started during her teenage years and took her into the cockpit of a private jet. But a devastating plane crash in Florida has brought her promising journey to a tragic end, alongside eight other lives. Her story is not simply about an aircraft falling from the sky. It is also about youthful ambition, the demands of aviation and the unpredictable dangers that even experienced flight crews can encounter. A YOUNG WOMAN WHO FOUND HER WINGS EARLY Nathalia Gadelha Figueiras reportedly developed an interest in aviation while growing up in Palm Bea...