The opposition UPND has expressed disappointment that Zampost has continued experiencing financial challenges at a time technology and communications has advanced. The UPND thinks that dire financial challenges Zampost appears to be in is a confirmation of what it has been suspecting that government could be broke and is allegedly not in a position to meet routine expenses as before. ...

Alistair McGowan has won critical praise for his performance in the controversial new play An Audience With Jimmy Savile. One reviewer said McGowan was “riveting” and “revolting” in the role of the shamed DJ and sex offender. Jonathan Maitland’s play at north London’s Park Theatre is the first drama to tackle the Savile scandal and has faced questions over its ...

Hackers with suspected links to China appear to have accessed sensitive data on US intelligence and military personnel, American officials say. Details of a major hack emerged last week, but officials have now given details of a potential second breach. It is feared that the attack could leave US security personnel or their families open to blackmail. The agency involved, ...

Patriotic Front Mangango Member of Parliament Lyambai Lingweshi says farmers in his constituency have started receiving their farming inputs under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). Mr Lingweshi says farmers are happy that they have received the inputs on time which will help them prepare adequately for the next farming season. He adds that the early distribution of the inputs ...

Former Zambezi West Member of Parliament Charles Kakoma has described as questionable the PF government’s commitment to constructing a bridge on the Zambezi River in Zambezi District. Mr. Kakoma thinks the promise government is making to construct the bridge is mere political rhetoric meant to woo opposition members to join the ruling party. He has wondered how the PF government ...

Barotse National Freedom Alliance (BNFA) Trustee William Harrington says he will use his appointment to contribute to the peaceful resolution of the Barotseland issue. Mr Harrington is former Senanga Members of Parliament says he will be writing to the BNFA his acceptance of the appointment subject to certain clarifications on the work of the alliance. He says he will also ...

French Ambassador to Zambia Timo Emmanuel Cohet says there is need for private sector participation in the country’s economic activities if the country is to overcome poverty and attain sustainable development. Mr. Cohet says governments alone cannot attain the much needed development in any country, but need to partner with its people to put ideas together on how to tackle ...

The Patriotic Front (PF) government has been advised to realize that the success of parastatals companies lies in their managements having the latitude to make profitable decisions. Former Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande says in view of the losses parastatals have been making, government should go back to the basics and allow managements of these companies to operate professionally. Mr. Magande ...

Governance stakeholders have dismissed government‘s insinuation that they are reluctant to make recommendations towards the review of the Public Order ACT. Home Affairs Minister Davis Mwila has reminded stakeholders not to complain if government goes ahead with amendments to the Public Order ACT without their input owing to their alleged reluctance to submit recommendations towards the review of the legislation. ...