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 […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAGovernment has threatened to revoke or suspend the Road Service Licences (RSL) for bus operators who will not implement the new reduced bus fares. Ministry of Transport and Logistics Permanent Secretary Frederick Mwalusaka said operators resisting to effect the new bus fares are violating the terms and conditions under which the licence was […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBEEight-members of the same family have died in an inferno that swept through their grass thatched house in Nsama district. The family members include the mother and her seven children who were in the house at the time of the incident while the father was away on fishing endeavours. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga […]

Samuel Matete hails gold-medalist Samukonga By Mercy Chewe Former world athletics champion Samuel Matete has praised sprinter Muzala Samukonga for winning a gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in England. Samukonga on Sunday won a gold medal in the 400m category. Matete has described Samukonga’s performance as outstanding. “We are very proud of Samukonga’s […]

By Maimbo Mweemba Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has called on relevant authorities to deal with those who are rejecting the newly announced bus fares. Reacting to the decision by the Bus And Taxi Owners Association Of Zambia not to effect the reduced bus fares announced by the road transport and safety agency (RTSA) […]

Transitioning Zambia`s Active Participation In The EV Supply Chain Through Value Addition By Eng Geoffrey Chishimba Chiyumbe, Pr Eng                                                                         Vehicle manufacturers across the world are transforming from fossil fuel to electricity, and this transition is happening very fast, hence the term electric revolution.  The Automotive industry is leading the electric revolution.  Rising gasoline prices, […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Senior Chief Tafuna of the Lungu people in Mpulungu has accused some imposters jumping on the throne of traditional leadership after the death of the incumbent, as the ones causing succession wrangles. Speaking at the installation ceremony of the new Chief Mukupa Kaoma in Lunte district, Chief Tafuna said he was saddened […]