Zango Youth Consortium has charged that the draft Constitution is too expensive to implement. Chairperson Kayimbo Katengo says his organisation has been studying the proposed draft constitution and has realized that implementing the proposed new institutional frameworks as outlined in the draft constitution will be a huge challenge for Zambia. Mr Katengo says while the ideas are contained in the ...

Zambia’s current and projected population present potential opportunities and challenges to effectively contextualize sustainable development agenda in the national planning processes. Addressing the 48th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) under the theme: “Realizing the future we want – integrating population issues into sustainable development, including in the post – 2015 development agenda”, at UN Headquarters, Zambia’s ...

The United Party for National Development (UPND) says while the country’s governance record is improving,a lot still needs to be done. UPND Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo in a statement says it is a fact that Zambia has failed to domesticate a number of international conventions so as to develop a culture of good governance that includes the fight against corruption, ...

Natural Health Therapist Patrick Nga’ndwe has observed that the Zambian people are susceptible to sickness because they lack information on prevention and causes of disease. Dr Ng’andwe who is president and founder of the hydrotherapy and health education association international based in Kitwe notes that the nation is very much in need of health education which in the final analysis ...

Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini has affirmed Zambia’s readiness to host the 134th International Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly in March 2016. Dr. Matibini has assured the over 1,400 Parliamentarians from 163 IPU member Parliaments expected to attend the international assembly from 18th to 23rd March 2016, of adequate security. Speaking at a media briefing held in Lusaka this ...

Protesters in Lusaka against xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa this morning defied Police and marched to the South African High Commission to protest against the attacks. Police had earlier directed that the protest should not go ahead. The peaceful protesters who were carrying placards some reading “I’m African, South Africa it’s the 21st century study civilization, abash ...

Satellite images show China is making progress on building an airstrip on a reef in disputed territory in the South China Sea, a report says. The images, published by IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly, show construction work on reclaimed land on Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands. The landmass could house a runway about 3,000m long, the report said. China’s ...

The new streaming service Tidal promised to provide exclusive content only available to users of the platform. Rihanna did it with her video for “American Oxygen.” Beyoncé did it with her video for “Die With You.” And now Jay Z has done it with his video for “Glory.” The visuals for the Blue Ivy Carter inspired tune were captured during the rehearsal ...

A memorial service for the victims of last month’s Alps plane crash is to be held at Cologne Cathedral. Relatives of the dead passengers will form part of the 1,500-strong congregation, along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Transport ministers from France and Spain are also expected to attend, as is Lufthansa chief Carsten Spohr. Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz is accused of ...

UNION J singer Josh Cuthbert and his girlfriend were in a serious car crash over the weekend. On Sunday, the pair are said to have been driving around London when the person in front of him slammed on his brakes. Taking to Twitter today, the 22-year-old star said: “Guys, just wanna let you know I’m fine. “Had a nasty crash ...