Government has noted the need to revisit Section 56 of the Prisons Act that provides for imprisoned mothers to go in with their babies. Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila says it is for this reason that government is consulting widely with stakeholders so that the plight of these circumstantial children is addressed. Mr. Mwila says all relevant stakeholders should come ...

Zambians are being urged to realize that not until they begin to demand for their rights they will continue falling prey to the manipulation of those in authority. The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has observed that successive governments in Zambia have been able to manipulate people’s thinking because Zambians have not realized the strength that is in people ...

Greece has taken a crucial step towards a bailout after its parliament passed a second set of reforms. The passage of the measures means that negotiations on an €86bn European Union bailout can begin. The reforms include changes to Greek banking and an overhaul of the judiciary system. Thousands demonstrated outside of parliament as the bill was debated, with protests ...

Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez on Thursday hailed his superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo as the best in the world as he played down reports of tension between the pair. Real Madrid take on English Premier League heavyweights Manchester City in the final match of the International Champions Cup in Melbourne on Friday, however Spanish reports say the atmosphere has become ...

Economic analysts in the country have been advised against being enemies of their own country by making irresponsible statements on state of the economy. Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) President Fredrick Mutesa has observed that economic analyst at either individual or corporate entity level are to some degree basing their utterances on previous statements that have been made with ...