A leading Russian opposition politician, former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov, has been shot dead in Moscow, Russian officials say. An unidentified attacker in a car shot Mr Nemtsov four times in the back as he crossed a bridge in view of the Kremlin, police say. He died hours after appealing for support for a march on Sunday in Moscow ...

Political Scientist Alex Ng’oma has observed that opposition parties are not giving chance to the governing party to do its work thereby creating tension. Dr. Ng’oma notes that though polarization has been there for several years now, it must be noted that distrust is what is causing tension in the country. He states that the opposition believes that the government ...

Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has called for transparency from mining companies following the revision of Value Added Tax (VAT) rule no. 18. JCTR Director Father Leonard Chiti says the move by government through the Zambia Revenue Authority to revise provisions of VAT rule 18 is a step in the right direction. Father Chiti says JCTR has always endeavored ...

National Restoration Party (NAREP) President Elias Chipimo says the holding of a constitution referendum is necessary. Mr Chipimo has stated the referendum can be held without conducting a national census, adding that many countries have done this and Zambia can do it. He says a referendum is needed because some clauses in the current constitution have to be amended which ...