The opposition UPND has given Defence Chiefs an ultimatum of up to the end of the day tomorrow December 25th to publicize the details of their recent meeting with acting President Guy Scott. The opposition political party says much as it has become a well known fact that the Defence Chiefs did meet Dr. Scott at either State House or ...

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Edith Nawakwi says it is high time the country found a lasting solution to the challenges being faced by students in institutions of high learning. And the FDD leader has called on all students in the country to rally behind the FDD if they are to see an end to their challenges. Ms. ...

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has bemoaned the poor treatment of farmers by the PF government. Speaking when he held rallies in Mpongwe,Masaiti and Luanhsya yesterday, Mr. Hichilema committed to the setting up of an agriculture and livestock loan scheme where farmers can easily access animals and farming implements in order to grow the business and lower the cost of food ...

West Africa’s Ebola crisis is likely to last until the end of 2015, says the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) body dealing with the epidemic. Peter Piot, who has just returned from Sierra Leone, told the BBC that he was encouraged by progress there and by the promise of new anti-viral therapies. But he also warned that vaccines ...

US President Barack Obama has welcomed a decision by Sony to screen a comedy about North Korea in some US cinemas. Sony initially pulled the film following a cyber-attack and threats against cinemas, but reversed that decision in the face of criticism. The US has accused North Korea of being behind the cyber-attack. The film is expected to show in ...

Counter-terrorism police in Sydney have arrested two men, charging one with possession of documents designed to facilitate a terrorist attack. The other suspect was charged with breaching a control order. The arrests were related to a series of counter-terrorism raids in September, officials said. They come after Australia’s prime minister said there had been heightened “terror chatter” since a cafe ...

Rihanna shared photos of what appears to be her personal Christmas tree on Instagram, and it looks really intense. Like, “barely suppresses a cackle as you trip in the middle of the lunchroom” intense. Like, “won’t break eye contact with you until you leave the lunchroom in shame” intense. Like, “leaves a note in your locker that says ‘I know ...

I’m not sure how tight the security is at whichever One Direction hideaway Harry Styles camps out in when he stays in New York City, but it seems like someone was easily able to sneak in and sift through his massive collection of black skinny jeans and tight t-shirts to escape with the essence of his IDGAF aesthetic. Who is ...

  Patriotic Front President Edgar Lungu has assured the people of Luwingu of unprecedented development if voted for in the forthcoming presidential election. Addressing a rally in Luwingu yesterday, Mr. Lungu says PF is the only party that can move the country forward. Mr. Lungu also told the gathered crowd that what has been witnessed in the past were farmers ...

Zambia Under-17 coach Chris Kaunda said he is not going to have sleepless nights after his side’s 2015 Caf U17 Cup draws. The Junior Chipolopolo are drawn in Group A where they will face host Niger, 1995 bronze medalists Guinea and four-time World champions Nigeria. Zambia will be making their debut at the tournament to be held from February 15 ...