The United Front for Democracy (UDF), a loose alliance of five political parties, has submitted to Justice Minister Ngosa Simbyakula clauses in the draft constitution that should be tabled before parliament for amendment. UDF Chairperson Danny Pule has told a media briefing in Lusaka today that the 50 plus one clause is one of the clauses they want Parliament to ...

Local Government and Housing Minister John Phiri has called on local authorities in the country to uphold cleanliness in towns and cities. Dr. Phiri says local authorities have a mammoth task in ensuring there are clean environments across the country. He says councils should not wait for government directives to collect garbage or clean up all public places. Dr Phiri ...

The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has charged that President Edgar Lungu is slowly confirming to the Zambian people that he has no vision for the country. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza in a statement says the hike in fuel prices and the reluctance to enact Access to Information Law confirms that President Lungu is taking the country nowhere. Mr. ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has challenged Justice Minister Ngosa Simbyakula to tell the nation the none contentious clauses he will take to parliament for inclusion in the current the constitution. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says it is important that Dr. Simbyakula tells the nation before Parliament reconvenes which clauses he is taking to House for amendment ...

Kitwe District Commissioner Chanda Kabwe has hailed small scale farmers in the district for their contribution to economic growth of the country. Mr Kabwe says this despite the small scale farmers facing numerous challenges in their farming activities. He says the farmers in the district have produced more than 10,000 metric tonnes of maize during the 2014/2015 farming season. Mr ...

Superior Milling Managing Director Peter Cottan has disclosed that K620,000 has been raised towards the successful staging of the boxing bout between Esther Phiri and South African boxer Sandra Almeida, representing 70% of the total budget. Speaking during a Meet Esther Breakfast meeting in Lusaka this morning, Cottan, who is also a fund-raising committee Chairman, says the team is determined ...

Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) has commended the media in the country for their efforts to report on issues affecting the children. Speaking on the sidelines of a media Workshop aimed at building capacity on psychosocial well being and responsive reporting, REPSSI country Director Kelvin Ngoma notes that the media plays a critical role in informing the public by highlight ...

SIR Alex Ferguson, Edwin van der Sar and Darren Fletcher were among the sports stars who attended the funeral of Rio Ferdinand’s wife Rebecca Ellison yesterday. The 34 year old tragically lost her battle with breast cancer earlier this month and was laid to rest on Wednesday in a private cermeony in Kent where many Manchester United stars attended. According to The Sun, Sir ...

Inter Milan are determined to sign Yaya Toure from Manchester City, according to club president Erick Thohir. Toure has two years remaining on his current contract but has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad this summer. Inter would appear a logical destination given they are coached by former City boss Roberto Mancini, who brought Toure to the ...

Myanmar migrants on a boat stranded for a week in the Andaman Sea with no food or water say 10 people have died, while some are resorting to drinking urine. The fishing boat, carrying about 350 people of the Muslim Rohingya minority, has been refused entry to Thailand. Those on board told the BBC the crew abandoned them and disabled ...