Search teams scouring the Java Sea for the wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501 have found “two large objects”, Indonesian officials say. Search and rescue agency chief Bambang Soelistyo said a remotely operated underwater vehicle was being lowered to take pictures. However, bad weather and heavy seas continue to hamper operations. The jet disappeared with 162 people on board while flying ...

Kasama central Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mwamba has maintained his endorsement of UPND president Hakainde Hichilema’s candidature is genuine. Mr. Mwamba says his support for Mr. Hichilema is 100 percent not only in Northern Province but countrywide. And Mr. Mwamba has denied allegations that he was forced by Mr. Hichilema or any of his agents to endorse the UPND leader. ...

Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary general Davies Chama says allegations by the United Party For National Development (UPND) that the ruling party is working with the Electoral Commission of Zambia(ECZ) to rig the 20th January presidential election is a clear sign the opposition party has sensed defeat. Mr. Chama says his party is however committed to abiding by the Electoral Code ...