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By TROY MUKUPAIn a heartwarming display of kindness and generosity, renowned philanthropist Dr. Febian Mumba has come to the aid of 17-year-old Lydia Shamalime, a talented Under-20 and Zambia Institute of Sustainable Development (ZISD) player. Shamalime, a COSAFA champion and Under-20 Zambian national player, has been struggling to make ends meet. Orphaned at a tender age, she has taken on the responsibility of caring for her 84-year-old grandmother, eking out a meager existence in Lusaka's Chainda Compound.Despite her bravery, Shamalime's emotional plea for help exposed the harsh realities of her daily struggle. With tears streaming down her face, she revealed how she begs people nearly every month-end, just to pay for rentals and buy food for her elderly grandmother. Shamal...

By TROY MUKUPAMatero, Lusaka - In a heartwarming display of philanthropy, renowned community leader and humanitarian, Dr. Febian Mumba, has stepped in to assist 63-year-old Abesta Mwiinga, a single mother, and her family, whose home was severely damaged by the recent heavy rains. The devastating downpour on January 29, 2025, left the family's security at risk, with a severely damaged side wall rendering their house uninhabitable. Despite pleas for help, the family had received no assistance, prompting Dr. Mumba to intervene.In a remarkable act of kindness, Dr. Mumba has offered to completely rebuild the family's home, rather than merely repairing the damaged section. To ensure their immediate safety, he has rented a 3-bedroom house for the family at a cost of K1,300 per month, cover...