Three Chinese nationals have been apprehended by police for allegedly beating and unlawfully imprisoning two workers at their company. The Chinese nationals, who are owners of Yundar Investment in Chinika area, were picked together with another worker, who is a Zambian. This came to light when Labour Commissioner, Givens Muntengwa inspected the company premises. Mr […]

President Hakainde Hichilema is on Friday August 12, 2022, expected in Northern Province for a two day working visit. President Hichilema is also scheduled to grace this year’s Bemba traditional ceremony in Mungwi District on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Provincial Minister Leonard Mbao told Zanis that the Head of State will also officiate at a […]

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has commended Kenyans for observing peace during the elections. In a statement, he commended the electoral commission and Kenyan authorities for ensuring that voters were able to exercise freely their right to vote. He has urged politicians and voters to be calm and restrained as they wait for results. […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) President Sean Tembo says President Hakainde Hichilema squarely responsible for yesterday’s break-in at Former President Lungu’s house in Ibex Hill, Lusaka. Mr Tembo said that President Hichilema’s failure to provide state security to his predecessor is premised on the deep-rooted hatred, malice and contempt which he habors […]

The Luanshya magistrate court has convicted and sentenced a -28-year old man of freedom compound in Luanshya district to Six-years imprisonment with hard Labour for assaulting his four-year old son. This is in a matter in which Chomba, is charged with Assault of a Child, contrary to section 246(a) Cap 27 of the Laws of […]

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has handed over four vehicles it seized from South African based millionaire bussiness man James Ndambo. The Commission reportedly pounced on Mr Ndambo’s premises in Choma and Lusaka where they allegedly seized seven motor vehicles. Among the vehicles confiscated were a Mercedes Benz and BMW that were won by the […]

Ex-US President Donald Trump has said his Florida home was raided by the FBI, and that agents broke open a safe. Mr Trump said in a statement that Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was “occupied by a large group of FBI agents”. Monday’s search was reportedly connected to an investigation into Mr Trump’s handling of official […]

The US secretary of state has said Washington will “not dictate” which choices Africa should make and “neither should anyone else”. “African nations have been treated as instruments of other nations’ progress, rather than the authors of their own,” Antony Blinken said. He is currently in South Africa as part of a three-nation African tour. […]

Kenyans are choosing their next president after an intense campaign dominated by debates about living costs, unemployment and corruption. Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta, having served the constitutionally limited two terms, is backing one-time foe Raila Odinga, 77, to succeed him. His decision followed a falling out with Deputy President William Ruto, 55, who had expected […]

By Staff Writer Twelve Ethiopian nationals have been convicted in Isoka District for failing to appear before an Immigration Officer. The 12 Ethiopians allegedly attempted to elude immigration officers in Isoka District upon entry into the country by failing to present themselves for immigration formalities contrary to sections 12(2) and 56(1) of the Immigration and […]