Acclaimed Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga has been convicted of inciting violence by carrying a placard calling for political reform. The magistrate said the protest could have incited other people to join, and cause a breach of peace. Ms Dangarembga paid a fine of about $110 (£100) to avoid serving a three-month jail term. She had […]
The Roman Catholic Church says the Algerian authorities have ordered the closure of its charity, Caritas, after 60 years of work in the country. The Archbishop of Algiers, Jean-Paul Vesco, said Caritas was deemed an unauthorised organisation and that work such as aid to migrants would stop completely at the end of the month. Religious […]
Socialist Party President Fred M’membe says there is need for Zambians to venture into businesses if the country is to develop. Dr M’membe said as much as foreign investors are needed, it is the duty of Zambians to focus on developing the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka, the Socialist Party leader further […]
The World Health Organization’s office in sub-Saharan Africa says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda was detected late. Preliminary investigations suggest that the patient could have developed symptoms in August but it was not immediately picked up as an Ebola case. At least 24 people have so far tested positive for the Sudan strain of […]
Mozambican forces say they have captured four jihadists involved in recruiting and radicalising people and have announced the death of 16 others. Police commander Bernardino Rafael said some of the jihadists died from gunshot wounds during confrontations with the authorities, while others were attacked by wild animals – mainly lions and crocodiles. He spoke on […]
By Staff Writer Free Press Initiative founder Joan Chirwa has urged reporters to be truthful and objective as they write their new stories. Ms Chirwa said News Day is a day that reflects on the work that professional newsrooms do on a daily basis to keep people informed. She has challenged the Newsrooms in Zambia […]
By Staff Writer Youth Changing The Mindset Organisation (YCMO) says it is concerned with the increased cases of suicide in the country. YCMO Executive Director Comfort Mwansa said suicide is now among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for all ages. Mr Mwansa said that, the prevention of suicide in the country has […]
By Staff Writer The Ndola City Council says they are not undertaking any demolition exercise in Bwana Mkubwa. The Local authority wishes to inform the public and all stakeholders that the local authority is not demolishing any property today in Bwana Mkubwa area as purported by social media reports. NCC Public Relations Manager Rebecca Mushota […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA As the 2023 National budget presentation nears stakeholders are waging in their expectations, and the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) says it expects the 2023 National Budget to provide a clear position regarding the impasse surrounding Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Mopani Copper Mines. ZIPAR Executive Director Herrick Mpuku […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Solar Industry Association is calling on the New Dawn administration to remove taxes on solar batteries. Solar Industry Association of Zambia president Matanda Mwewa said despite government having removed duties on lithium batteries, 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) is still expensive. “Leadacid, a common and old technology, is exempted from […]
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