A 27-year-old man who launched an hours-long hostage standoff at an Apple store in Amsterdam has died in hospital from his injuries. The armed man had entered the store on Tuesday, taking one person hostage and demanding some €200m (£165m; $230m) in cryptocurrency. The suspect was deliberately hit by a police car after running out […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says recommendations by the Zambia Law Development Commission to harmonise provisions of law on bigamy, does not entail that Government wants to decriminalise the offence. Mr Haimbe said stakeholders recommended the removal of the offence of bigamy in Section 166 of the Penal Code but maintain the same […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chief Government Spokesperson, Chushi Kasanda says the ban which was imposed by Government in October last year on the harvesting, trading and exportation of Mukula timber logs remains in force. Ms Kasanda said Cabinet is of the view that the citizens need to fully benefit from the natural resource and that Mukula […]
Nigeria will defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title later this year after defeating Ivory Coast 1-0 in Abidjan to secure their spot at the finals in Morocco. The Super Falcons, who had a 2-0 advantage heading into the second leg, netted with three minutes remaining through Esther Okoronkwo. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie had earlier […]
A Moroccan appeals court has confirmed a five-year jail term against journalist Soulaimane Raissouni for indecent assault in a case criticised by human rights advocates. Mr Raissouni has maintained his innocence over the allegations against him, which he and his supporters say are politically motivated. He is an outspoken critic of the government and among […]
Police in Lusaka have recorded a warn and caution statement from Former Deputy Patriotic Front Secretary General, Mumbi Phiri. This is in connection with the murder of UPND Cadre Lawrence Banda in Kaoma. Her Lawyer Jonas Zimba confirmed to the media. By press time and according to Mr Zimba, Police were expected to move Ms […]
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially endorsed opposition leader Raila Odinga to succeed him in the presidential elections set for 9 August. President Kenyatta urged his supporters to back Mr Odinga’s bid saying that he had the best interests of the country at heart. He said Mr Odinga understood where the country was heading, and […]
Russian forces have launched a major military assault on Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country. In a pre-dawn TV statement Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia did not plan to occupy Ukraine, but said Moscow’s response would be “instant” if anyone tried to stop this. Shortly afterwards, attacks were reported […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) in Solwezi has said as untrue the statement by Stone King Company Manager Gregory Tembo of delayed pay for over forty workers. This comes after the manager said the workers were engaged to refurbish NAPSA building in Solwezi and payment was delayed three by NAPSA. And NAPSA Head […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Member of Parliament Derrick Chilundika has officially handed over football kits to all the schools in his constituency. Speaking during the hand over ceremony held at Kabundi Secondary School, Mr Chilundika said Chingola district has produced a good number of powerful footballers hence the donation to revamp sports in schools. Among […]
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