Benedict Cumberbatch is supporting a drive to raise money for Syrian refugees, by lending his support to the release of a charity single. He is introducing a short video called Help is Coming, which accompanies the Crowded House track of the same name. The 20-year-old track is available as a 7″ vinyl and download, with the band giving their blessing ...

The number of migrants entering Hungary from Serbia hit a new record on Saturday amid tension in eastern Europe over how to deal with the crisis. More than 4,000 people walked across the border with Serbia just as the authorities in Hungary were completing preparations to seal the frontier. Europe is struggling to cope with an enormous influx of people, ...

The three candidates contesting the Solwezi West Parliamentary by-elections slated for 24th September have all expressed confidence to scoping the seat. United National Independent Party (UNIP) candidate John Njombi says he is 100 percent confident of winning the seat left vacant by the untimely death of incumbent Humphrey Mwanza. Mr. Njombi says he is gaining ground, adding that come September ...

Political scientist Neo Simutanyi has observed that Zambia’s current economic challenges can only be resolved through dialogue. Dr. Simutanyi has advised that government need to engage in political dialogue with other stakeholders as the country’s status quo is no longer acceptable. He states that time to talk is now. Dr. Simutanyi is suggesting that President Edgar Lungu should emulates how ...