2,232 retirees have received their full benefits from the Public Service Pension Fund –(PSPF) after government disbursed K2.6 billion fund. PSPF Director Finance Pindani Nyirenda said a small portion of the monies was also disbursed for monthly pension to more than 60 thousand retirees. Mr Nyirenda, however, says the disbursement of monies for pensioners is […]

Sri Lankan MPs have elected prime minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe as the country’s new president, despite his unpopularity with the public. Mr Wickremesinghe faces the task of leading the country out of its economic collapse and restoring public order after months of mass protests. He roundly defeated party rival Dullus Alahapperuma, with 134 votes to 82 […]

A Kenyan woman who allegedly stole money from a government official’s home where she worked as domestic worker has been arrested at a witch-doctor’s shrine, police say. The police said the suspect was arrested alongside her partner at the “renowned witch-doctor’s house” in a town near the capital, Nairobi, “where she had gone to seek […]

By Staff WriterChipangali Town Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma says that the Minister of Education should clarify reports of replacement list on newly recruited teachers.  Mr Nkhoma said government should give the official position about a replacement list to be compared of teachers who were not selected to replace those who will not report in various […]

By Staff WriterMinister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Tambatamba has called for the protection of migrant workers because they form a key component of the labour force market.  Ms Tambatamba has revealed that migrant workers offered key services such as health especially in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Migration in today’s world defines […]

By Mercy Chewe The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has lodged a complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the officiating exhibited by Ethiopian referee Lidya Tafesse Abebe during the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final match between Zambia and South Africa. Zambia lost the match 1-0 as South Africa scored […]

ZESCO has revealed that Zambia has achieved an electricity generation surplus of 1,156MW (Megawatts) in power generation capacity. This follows the successful commissioning of 4x150MW capacity from the 750MW Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station. ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani said currently the installed national generation capacity stands at 3,456.8MW against a peak national demand of approximately 2,300MW. […]

By Staff Writer Leadership Movement (LM) says the 2022 Census online application will disadvantage many rural youths hence Government should address the concerns by stakeholders. LM Media Director Tatila Tatilsa has called on Government to review the mode of application as the 2022 census online application will disadvantage applicants from rural areas. Mr Tatila said […]

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it has lodged a formal complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the officiating exhibited by Ethiopian referee Lidya Tafesse Abebe during the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final match between Zambia and South Africa. In a complaint letter dated July, 18th 2022 […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran on Tuesday in just his second foreign trip since he launched the invasion of Ukraine in February. Mr. Putin will meet Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Grain exports, Syria and Ukraine will be discussed in Tehran, a Turkish official said. The […]