Countries around the world are racing to introduce travel bans and restrictions on southern African countries in an effort to contain a new variant of Covid-19, called Omicron. The moves come after the variant was officially named by health officials. Early evidence suggests Omicron has an increased re-infection risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. […]

Zambia has been elected to serve on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for a period of four (4) years commencing 2021 to 2025. The election by the UNESCO Member States took place at the just ended 23rd session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention in Paris, France, at UNESCO […]

African nations who’ve failed to adopt an ambitious charter dealing with gender-based violence, 16 years after it was first launched, are being urged to do so by fellow African Union (AU) members following a conference on what is known as positive masculinity. Positive masculinity is about promoting a healthier and emotionally aware view of what […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Association of Employers for Domestic Workers Union of Zambia has called on employers of domestic workers (AEDWZ) to respect their rights. Speaking at a sensitization meeting at Chingola Combined Secondary School, AEDWZ President Humprey Monde said making decent work for domestic workers is a reality. Mr Monde said that it about […]

Travellers arriving in England from several southern African countries will have to quarantine amid warnings over a new coronavirus variant. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said from 12:00 GMT on Friday six countries would be added to the red list, with flights being temporarily banned. One expert described the variant, known as B.1.1.529, as “the […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Vice President W.K Mutale Nalumango has called for the end of Gender Based Violence by breaking the silence. Speaking at the launch of the 16 days of Gender Activism, Mr Nalumango said that the 16 days of gender activism gives an opportunity to victims to speak out and shame their oppressors. Mrs […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Unknown people have shot dead a-62- year -old man of Sekeseke village in Kabompo. Emmanuel Sekeseke was shot twice by unknown people using unknown type of firearm and died on the spot. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Police visited the scene of crime and found the victim’s body lying in a pool […]

By IREEN MULENGA Chingola District Health Director Davies Mwewa says that he is happy with the way people are responding to Covid-19 vaccine in the district. Dr Mwewa said that since the re-launch of the vaccine which saw the involvement the Civic leaders in the district, the response are overwhelming compared to when they started. […]

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Kapiri Mposhi Town Council have confiscated over 21 bonanza machines and closed three bars for operating in breach of Covid19 guidelines. This was during  a joint operation with police conducted on Friday and Saturday to check the levels of compliance to covid-19 regulations in bars, nightclubs, taverns and casinos. According to a statement […]