SCORES of mourners gathered at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Tuesday, to pay their last respect to Hot FM chief executive officer Zachariah Chavula. Chavula, who passed away last Thursday, was described as a visionary, loving and kind man. Speaking during the church service, Hot media group executive chairperson Oscar Chavula said his...

VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina says citizens should not allow elections to divide them as the 2021 general elections approach. Speaking during the commemoration of the declaration that Zambia is a Christian nation, Tuesday, Vice-President Wina said Zambia had enjoyed peace since independence and everyone should embrace it. She said the Church should continue being a beacon...

NATIONAL Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says her Ministry condemns political violence and abuse of human rights in the country. In an interview, Rev Sumaili said her Ministry was on top of things and played its part in ensuring that there was national unity in the country. Reacting to heightened concerns by...

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says political tension could easily be on rise as the country goes to the 2021 general elections. And President Lungu says the church should work with parents and teachers across the nation to arrest the moral degradation that has engulfed young people. Meanwhile, newly installed Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAOG) Presiding Bishop...

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has charged that the two people who were shot dead by police yesterday were killed by snippers who were planted to kill innocent citizens. And police have arrested 21 UPND cadres for conduct likely to cause the breach of peace. Meanwhile, police in Lusaka have warned and cautioned Hichilema for conspiracy...

POLICE in Lusaka have shot dead two people as UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema is being questioned. One of the two who have been shot dead is a state prosecutor Nsama Nsama while the other is an unidentified youth. According to eye witnesses, Nsama had gone to a nearby restaurant to buy some breakfast when he...

VICE-President Inonge Wina says it is time Zambians cherish the peace they are enjoying as the 2021 general elections approach because the whole world recognises this country's peaceful status. And Vice-President Wina says national values and principals are a critical ingredient in developing the country. Meanwhile, National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili says...

THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says the inclusion of women in development practices is a fundamental strategy to contribute to the effective achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And Ministry of Community Development and Social Service Permanent Secretary Pamela Kabamba says government remains committed to ensuring that all social protection programmes, especially those...

CHIEF Justice Irene Mambilima says the Judiciary will remember and honour Constitutional Court Judge Enock Mulembe’s memory for his selfless service to the institution and the cause of justice, as well as the promotion of human rights. And Justice Mambilima says the judge will fondly be remembered not only for his well-reasoned decisions, but also...

EUROPEAN Union Ambassador to Zambia and COMESA Jack Jankowski says regional integration in African countries still faces the key challenge of reliance on external funding from developed countries. And COMESA secretary general Chileshe Kapwepwe says the Secretariat has the role in resource mobilisation in fostering gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the...