Police in Lusaka have arrested three pastors of Miracle Impact Ministries International Church for theft. According to a statement issued by police deputy spokesperson Rae Hamoonga today, the trio duped a 46-year-old woman who was seeking healing from them. "Police in Lusaka have arrested three pastors for theft namely : Bishop John Nundwe popularly known...

Vice President Inonge Wina says the 2020 census will provide indicators for assessment of the country’s progress towards regional and global development frameworks such as the Africa agenda 2063 and sustainable development goals. And Vice-President Wina says the 2020 census of population and housing will provide a basis for undertaking accurate electoral delineation and voter’s...

The PF and UPND youths on the Copperbelt have vowed to sort out each other out next week Tuesday when UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema appears for investigations at the Police divisional headquarters in Ndola. On Tuesday and Wednesday, PF youths lead by provincial youth chairman Nathan Chanda held solidarity protests against what they called xenophobic...

The Constitutional Court has overruled a High Court decision that nullified Higher Education Minister Professor Nkandu Luo's Munali seat on account of electoral irregularities. Party Secretary General Davies Mwila and several ministers turned up to offer solidarity today. More details later.

President Edgar Lungu says it is very difficult to take development to opposition strongholds because he does not have "special purpose vehicles" to do so. And Chief Chibwika of North Western Province was yesterday delighted to receive President Lungu at his palace, saying it was the first time since 1971 for the chiefdom to be...

Justice Minister Given Lubinda has expressed concern over the lack of cyber security laws in the country, citing an increased number of cyber crimes world over. And Lubinda has encouraged citizens to use cyberspace for the good of human development. According to a statement released by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian...

A Kabwe resident and former Mulungushi University student Prince Ndoyi says it is unfortunate that instead of using their mandate to uplift the lives of the people who put them in office, Central Province MPs are busy fighting to satisfy their selfish interests. In an interview, Ndoyi, an MMD youth, said the recent political squabbles...

I will not allow other people’s wives dancing for me when I become President, says Democratic Party leader Harry Kalaba. Speaking when he featured on 5FM’s Burning Issue programme, Thursday, Kalaba said the culture of taking women to the Airport to welcome the President through songs and dances will not be condoned in his government,...

Transport and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba says he has commissioned a crack squad comprised of government agencies to investigate, prosecute and sentence individuals who abuse the cyber space. In a statement, Mushimba said the move was aimed at addressing the increase in abuse of cyber space and spreading of fake news. “Beyond this, I have...

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has so far paid a total of around US $3 million towards its debt owed to local contractors and suppliers, an association has disclosed. And the Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) says the de-listing of Vedanta Resources Plc from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) last month will now mean...

Power Dynamos forward Alex Ng’onga says his absence in the national team squad that is yet to face the Mambas of Mozambique in an AFCON qualifier, does not mean that he has failed to prove himself to coach Sven Vandenbroeck. Ng’onga noted that Zambia had a lot of prolific strikers that were in an everyday...

Justice Minister Hon. Given Lubinda launched the National Legal Aid Policy on Friday, November 9, 2018, in Lusaka. We have studied the document with keen interest. We took interest in this matter because it touches on a fundamental human right due to all citizens, which is access to justice. We are further concerned by the...

With 90% of employment created by the private sector, how does debt impact businesses and employees like you? Businesses of all sizes are at the heart of the country’s development as they create employment for many Zambians and are a major provider of tax revenues for the Government. It is therefore important for the Government...

The land around the Luangwa river is absolutely stunning and untamed. The Luangwa is rare and more precious because it is free-flowing. It still flows along nature’s course without any man-made diversions supporting a varied ecosystem of birds, wildlife and rural communities. But how long can this continue? Every natural area, especially those with flowing...