Veteran politician Vernon Johnson Mwaanga says it is sad that women have not made much progress in fighting for equality with men. In a statement, Thursday, Mwaanga observed that whilst some strides had been made in certain fields, women still had a long way to go. "What do women need to do to conquer prejudice...

The Lusaka Magistrate Court has sentenced two house maids of Mtendere Township to two months simple imprisonment for stealing seven blouses and a dress belonging to the former first lady Christine Kaseba Sata's daughter. The State had earlier made an application to change the indictment, saying the property stolen belonged to Kaseba’s daughter, Mwelwa Sata,...

The State has asked the Constitutional Court to stop former DPP Mutembo Nchito from summoning members of the Tribunal that recommended his removal from office. Solicitor General Abraham Mwansa argued that the witnesses whom Mutembo summoned to produce the report of the Annel Silungwe-led tribunal against him were incapable of availing themselves, since the tribunal...

Zambia's biggest opposition party, the United Party for National Development (UPND) has failed to contest a parliamentary by-election for the first time, in as many years. And the National Democratic Congress which is practically Zambia's third force, if Chishimba Kambwili's popularity is anything to go by, has also failed to find a candidate after it's...

NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili says President Edgar Lungu is using dismissed ZAF commander Eric Chimese as a sacrificial lamb in order to fool donors into thinking that he is fighting corruption. Speaking to journalists after attending a court session, Thursday, Kambwili charged that President Lungu had engaged in various corrupt deals with Chimese and that...

Handball under17 national team coach Andrew Kalunga says the national team arrived safely in Kigali Rwanda where a mandatory tournament for top six African countries is taking place. Kalunga stated that the boys and girls were in good shape and looking forward to winning all the games and setting the bar high for Africa cup....

Jomo Cosmos’ former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga has described the salary situation at ‘Ezenkosi’ as extremely disheartening, saying players have not received their salaries for some time now. According to Mulenga and the South African football players’ union, players at the National First Division side have not received salaries for two months now and those...

Newly-appointed Gender Minister Elizabeth Phiri has vowed not to let President Edgar Lungu down in her new given role, saying the Head of State had confidence in her capabilities President Lungu swore-in Phiri on Wednesday morning at State House, with a challenge to seriously address the rampant early marriages that have rocked the country along...

Sports minister Moses Mawere yesterday paid the netball national team a visit prior to the commencement of the Africa Cup qualifier tournament set for 13th August, 2018. Mawere interacted with the ladies and the technical bench, and offered words of encouragement to the team. Speaking to the media in Lusaka, Mawere encouraged the coach and...