Defiant protesters remain on the streets of Sudan after the country’s armed forces launched a military coup. Chanting and waving flags, they have blocked roads in the capital Khartoum and around the country following the takeover. On Monday coup leader Gen Abdel Fattah Burhan dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and called a state of […]
The southern African regional bloc, Sadc, has called for the “unconditional and immediate” lifting of all sanctions against the Zimbabwean government. “As Sadc, we are concerned by the continuation of sanctions on some individuals or entities of Zimbabwe,” said a statement by Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera, who is the chairperson of the organisation that brings […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Copperbelt acting Permanent Secretary Robert Zulu says issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and child abuse are rampant in the province because people hide under the traditional norm to harass others. He said such people should not be tolerated or entertained but reported for violating human rights. Dr Zulu said this when a team […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Eight people have died in Kapiri Mposhi fatal Road Traffic Accident. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the accident happened today October,25, 2021 at 07:00 hours at Greenleaf area along Great North Road. “Involved was unknown driver of unknown age who was driving a Hino Ranger registration number ABZ 1598 from South to […]
Liverpool humiliated Manchester United and their under-pressure manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they handed out a thrashing in front of a stunned Old Trafford. On a day of acute embarrassment for United and Solskjaer, 10 years and one day since they lost 6-1 at home to Manchester City, Liverpool emphasised the vast gulf between the […]
Millions of Afghans will face starvation this winter unless urgent action is taken, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. More than half the population – about 22.8 million people – face acute food insecurity, while 3.2 million children under five could suffer acute malnutrition, the WFP said. “Afghanistan is now among the world’s […]
Members of Sudan’s transitional government and other civilian leaders have been arrested amid reports of a military coup. Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok is among those reported to have been put under house arrest by unidentified soldiers. The army has not commented, but pro-democracy groups urged street protests. Military and civilian leaders have been at odds […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) says Zambia has continued to be beset with several challenges in relation to governance and the management of public resources, which have made it very difficult to attain real economic emancipation. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said that this is despite the country’s best efforts over the last […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Southern Province Minister, Cornelius Mweetwa, says government will formalize the mining activities at Chilobe Tungsten Mine, in Zimba district. Mr Mweetwa said though it is the desire of the government to ensure that the citizenry benefit from the mineral resources, mining activities need to be done in compliance with the law. Mr […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia’s outgoing Ambassador to Germany; Mr Anthony Mukwita has urged Zambians living in Germany, Hungary, Austria, The Slovak Republic, The Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia to play their respective roles in promoting economic diplomacy. Speaking during a virtual celebration of Zambia’s 57th Independence anniversary, Mr Mukwita said economic diplomacy, as espoused by […]
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