Republican President Edgar Lungu has congratulated United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron on his decisive election victory during the May 7, 2015 general elections. In a letter to the Prime Minister, President Lungu states that the re–election of Mr. Cameron for another five-year term of office is an affirmation and clear testimony of the confidence the British people have in ...

Republican President Edgar Lungu says it is regrettable that 70% of the United Nations Security Council agenda is on Africa, while Africa remains the only region totally excluded from making decisions on issues affecting it. And President Lungu says there is need to re-ignite the demand for Africa to be heard and granted its place at the Security Council table. ...

Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma has applauded Kagem Mining Limited for its continued investment in the mining sector and its efforts to promote Zambia as a reliable, secure and ethical source of gemstones to the international market. Kagem Mining Limited, operator of the world’s largest emerald mine, has recorded 3.5 million injury-free shifts at its Lufwanyama-based operations – setting a new ...

Former Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Emmanuel Mwamba says women and youths require empowerment if their respective livelihoods are to improve. Mr. Mwamba who is Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa made the remarks today on the occasion of the double launch of the Emmanuel Mwamba Community Shield Sports Tournament and the Imbuto Empowerment Initiative at Kasama Stadium. He states that ...

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs today visited Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia’s North Western Province. The Parliamentary Committee was on a familiarization visit to the refugee settlement and the new resettlement scheme to meet with refugees, former refugees, humanitarian workers and government officials. The Committee also toured various projects and services, such as schools, health centres ...

LOUIS Tomlinson‘s spat with former bandmate Zayn Malik, has reportedly caused some strain on his relationship with fellow group member Harry Styles. Following Wednesday’s Twitter spat between Louis and his former band member, Nick Grimshaw’s mate is allegedly now giving his pal the cold shoulder. The curly-haired heartthrob is thought to be worried that the online drama between the boys has damaged ...

After revealing his family Secrets on Facebook, the sister of Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has hit back at the player over his post. Recall that the 31-year-old on Tuesday, May 5 took to his Facebook to open up about his dealings with his family. But the sister of the striker has branded him a ‘liar and under a spell’. “Keep ...

Zambia captain Rainford Kalaba says failure to successfully defend the Cosafa Cup this month will be inexcusable. Chipolopolo will travel to South Africa on May 24 to defend the regional title they won on home soil in 2013. The four-time Cosafa Cup winners have been handed a bye and will enter the competition at the quarterfinal stage of the tournament ...

Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini has denied reports that players fought with each other on the bus back from their disastrous defeat at Leicester. Newcastle were beaten 3-0 at the King Power Stadium and the result dropped the club to within two points of the Premier League relegation zone. Rumours have been circulating all week that the frustration within the camp led to ...

At least 30 prisoners and 10 guards have died in a prison break in Iraq, the country’s interior ministry says. More than 50 inmates escaped from the jail in Khalis, north-east of Baghdad, including Islamic State (IS) members. Reports conflict over how the incident started. Officials say it was caused by a prison riot, but local sources blame it on ...