Russian President Vladimir Putin has laughed off speculation about his health after making his first appearance in public since 5 March. Life “would be boring without gossip”, he told Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev at talks in St Petersburg. The 62-year-old appeared relaxed and smiled before the television cameras. His disappearance from public view had sparked rumours that he might have ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has charged that the way government has handled the issue of suspended Director for Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mutembo Nchito leaves much to be desired. FODEP Executive Director Macdonald Chipenzi says government first started by harassing the DPP and humiliating him before deciding to come up with a tribunal. Mr. Chipenzi notes that Mr. Nchito ...

The Zambian Voice has petitioned the Law Association of Zambia to commence contempt of Court proceedings against Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama following his attack on Judge Mwila Chitabo over his earlier decision to grant suspended Director of Public Prosecutions Mutembo Nchito an application for judicial review. Zambian Voice Executive Director Chilufya Tayali in a letter to the Law ...

United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema has demanded that government immediately addresses the fuel situation in the country. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. Hichilema has accused the Patriotic Front administration of failing to show leadership in managing the economy. Mr. Hichilema says he anticipated the economic crisis because government has from time to ...

Government has announced that a referendum to adopt the new constitution will be held next year. Cabinet has since approved the introduction of a Bill in Parliament to amend Section 3 (1) of the Referendum Act of 1967 of the Laws of Zambia in order to bring it into conformity with Article 79 (3) of the Constitution of Zambia. Briefing ...

Sergio Ramos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of criticism of the Portuguese forwards reaction to Gareth Bales goals in Real Madrids win over Levante. The Madrid number seven seemed more concerned that his effort had been cleared off the line than the fact that Bale had tucked away the rebound for the opener and was equally frustrated when ...

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Mkhondo Lungu says there is need for the country to come up with studies on the impact and usage of the Constituency Development Fund as this will provide a basis for appropriate interventions with the view of contributing to the prudent use of the Fund. Speaking at a consultative workshop with Parliamentarians on the ...

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says its ready for the 2015/2016 Crop Marketing season. FRA Public Relations Officer Daniel M’soka in a statement says the agency has enough Empty Grain Bags, Scales, twine, blacksheet, tarpaulins and other marketing requisites necessary for crop marketing. Mr M’soka says FRA has prepositioned marketing requisites in all provincial centers and has awarded, or is ...

The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says while it notes the transparency with which the recent hospitalization of President Edgar Lungu has been exhibited thereby reducing the unnecessary speculation and distortion of information which usually results from lack of information to the citizens, there is need for a comprehensive report rather than piecemeal bulletins on the matter. CCZ Vice ...

The Tribunal appointed to probe allegations of impropriety and misconduct against suspended Director of Public Prosecutions Mutembo Nchito has been sworn-in. Chief Justice Irene Mambilima swore-in the three member tribunal comprising three former Chief Justices at the Supreme Court this morning. Those sworn-in are Justice Annel Silungwe as Chairperson of the Tribunal, Justices Mathew Ngulube and Ernest Sakala as members. ...