Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, was present in the Netherlands earlier than previously thought, officials say. It was identified in

ZUNO against punitive Covid-19 measures

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) says workers unions in the country have resolved not to support

Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen

Barbados has officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become the world’s newest republic. In an

China pledges a billion Covid vaccine doses to Africa

China’s President Xi Jinping has promised to send to Africa some one billion Covid vaccine doses to help close the

Covid-19 vaccines must be voluntary-Mulenga

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Caritas Zambia Chingola Coordinator Eugene Mulenga has condemned the new Covid-19 restrictions of the no entry policy

Zambia Airlines lauched

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Transport and Logistics Minister says investment into the Zambia airline represents government commitment to deepen and strengthen

Rwanda suspends flights to southern Africa states

The government in Rwanda has announced new measures that include the suspension of flights to and from southern African countries.

Mansa Pastor detained for defilement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have detained a Pastor of a named Pentecostal Church in Mansa on allegations of sexual defiling

At least 22 killed in attack on DR Congo camp

At least 22 people have been killed in an attack in a camp for displaced people in Ituri province in

US joins EU in restricting flights from southern Africa over

The US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other southern African countries to try to contain a new