People around the world are watching the skies to observe a rare celestial event, as a lunar eclipse coincides with a so-called “supermoon”. A supermoon occurs when the Moon is in the closest part of its orbit to Earth, meaning it appears larger in the sky. The eclipse – which made the Moon appear red – has been visible in ...

VICTORIA and David Beckham‘s marriage may be on the rocks after recent claims the pair have been involved in a series of foul-mouthed rants. The singer-turned-fashion designer was spotted with ex-footballing pro David for the first time in weeks at a party celebrating Victoria’s boutique, this week. But reports suggest the two were overheard having a bitter argument at the ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a regional “co-ordinating structure” against Islamic State (IS). Mr Putin reiterated his support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who Western countries and the Syrian opposition have said must go. The crisis is expected to be high on the agenda as world leaders gather at the UN in New York. Mr Putin will hold ...

Zanaco and Power Dynamos stayed second and third respectively following away draws this weekend. At Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, Zanaco failed to move within four points of leaders Zesco United after drawing 0-0 away to Red Arrows who are down in 7th place. Zanaco move to 50 points, four behind Zesco who play on Sunday away to Nchanga Rangers. Across ...

Nkana coach Aggrey Chiyangi has saluted his players for salvaging the teams pride with victory over Lusaka Dynamos. The 12-time champions beat Dynamos 4-1 on Saturday to avenge the 3-0 loss they suffered at the hands of the latter in the first leg meeting on May 23 in Lusaka. However, Nkana had to fight back to redeem themselves at home ...

Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe has expressed worry at the escalating number of early marriages in his Province. Mr. Nundwe disclosed that the trend of girls getting married in his province has become rife because of the border with Tanzania. He is however encouraged with the efforts government is making in the fight against child marriages in the province. ...

UPND Chawama losing candidate Charles Kaselwa has observed that President Edgar Lungu is failing to attend to pressing issues in the country because he is always traveling abroad. Mr. Kaselwa is disappointed that President Lungu has allegedly decided to pay a blind eye to the various challenges the nation is facing but has instead focused on attending international meetings. He ...

The Mineworkers’ Union of Zambia (MUZ) says it is still engaging the mines and other stakeholders to ensure that job losses are averted at Baluba and Mopani Copper Mines. MUZ President Chishimba Nkole says his union has engaged Mopani to look at other options other than the retrenchment of workers with the view of cutting down ON COSTS of its ...

UPND Vice President for Political Affairs Canisius Banda has observed the need for Zambia to come up with serious policy reforms to prevent the Agriculture sector from collapse. Dr. Banda is concerned that under the PF government the Agriculture sector appears to be in a precarious state. He has cited the continued delay in the distribution of farming inputs such ...