President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russia’s interests and security are non-negotiable, amid reports of more Russian troops moving closer towards Ukraine’s borders. Mr Putin gave a video address, hours after US President Joe Biden warned of “the beginning of a Russian invasion”. Russia was always “open for direct and honest dialogue”, Mr Putin said, […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba has implored Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS) to come up with mechanism to give mortgages to workers in civil service, private sector and the informal sector. Speaking during a courtesy call paid on her by ZNBS, Managing Director, Mildred Mutesa, in her office, Ms […]

Former State House Spokesperson, Amos Chanda and two others have asked the Magistrates Court to acquit them because the state has not provided evidence for them o be placed on their defence. This is in a matter in which Mr Chanda is charged with the offence of using insulting language. In this matter, Mr Chanda […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Youth, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu says Government has set aside about 5-million Kwacha for the purchase of timber as part of the youth empowerment programs. Mr Nkandu said that Ministry will secure timber stocks from Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) and disburse to youth cooperatives across the country […]

By IREEN MULENGA The opposition Patriotic Front (PF) Kanchibiya constituency Lawmaker Sunday Chanda has called for more concerted efforts from well-wishers to come on board in order to give aid to the flood victims in the district. Mr Chanda said that the heavy downpour that the country has experienced has left a lot of people […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) may cease its support programme to Somalia in the next three months if scheduled elections face further delays. An essential military wages funding deal could also be on the chopping board. The debt relief programme needs to be reviewed by 17 May by a new government, according to IMF’s mission […]

Eighteen civilians in Niger have been killed in a militant attack in the west of the country, the government says. It said armed bandits on motorbikes attacked a truck transporting people between two villages in the Tillaberi region. Western Niger – like neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso – has for years faced militant attacks, despite […]

By Mercy Chewe Zambia on Tuesday qualified for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup on away goal after edging out stubborn Namibia in the final qualifying round. Shepolopolo secured qualification for the AFCON finals to be held in Morocco in July after a 1-1 draw with Namibia on Tuesday at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, South […]