Government has underscored the importance of Defence forces and Security personnel to the smooth running of Government and maintenance of peace in the country. Defence Minister Richwell Siamunene says it is impossible for a country to develop and prosper without peace and stability. Speaking during the official opening of the defence services command and staff college course in Lusaka today, ...

The opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has advised people which to contest to contest as councilors and Members of Parliament to submit application letters accompanied by Grade 12 certificates. MMD Spokesperson Raphael Nakachinda says this is in view of the requirement in Clause 162 of the amended constitution. He says the former ruling party is not worried with the ...

The directive by President Edgar Lungu to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) and Zesco to revert back to the old electricity tariffs has cheered many stakeholders. The Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) says it is happy that the President has listened to the cries of the poor majority Zambians and reversed the increase in tariffs. ZACA information and publicity officer Juba ...

Oscar hopefuls Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon were among the winners at Palm Springs Film Festival, with Damon saying director Ridley Scott deserved an Academy Award. Damon, who starred in Scott’s film The Martian, said of Scott: “I hope that this is his year”. Carol star Blanchett thanked the festival for giving its honourees “a moment of glory” even if ...

Gary Neville’s Valencia battled to a dramatic La Liga draw with Real Madrid, who ended up with 10 men. The visitors led when Karim Benzema finished off a great move involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale but Dani Parejo equalised with a penalty. Real had Mateo Kovacic sent off for a lunging tackle, but looked set for a win when ...

Saudi Arabia has given Iranian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country, amid a row over the Saudi execution of a top Shia Muslim cleric. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir announced on Sunday the country had broken off diplomatic ties with Iran. Iran said this would not distract from Riyadh’s “big mistake” in executing the cleric, the IRNA agency reported. ...

The opposition UPND says it is doubtful the PF government has the capacity of resolving the current economic situation in the Country. UPND Senanga Member of Parliament Likando Mufalali is of the view that the people of Zambia should just forget about the current economic situation improving under the PF government. Mr. Mufalali says the UPND is the only political ...

The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has reiterated the need for government to ensure that the country attains quality education status. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa says whilst NAQEZ commends Government for the inclusion of quality education in the Sustainable Development Goals to be finalized in New York this year, THERE is the urgent need for the ...

The National Council for Construction (NCC) has at the close of 2015 registered a total of 5000 contractors operating in Zambia. NCC Executive Director Charles Mushota says this is an increase of 1000 more contractors to the 4000 that were registered in the year 2014. And Mr. Mushota has disclosed that in the year 2015 his Council undertook a skills ...

The ruling PF says it looks forward to seeing FDD President Edith Nawakwi arrested as she recently claimed its government’s plot to put her behind bars for helping farmers. PF Central Committee chairperson for information Frank Bwalya says if Ms. Nawakwi does not however get arrested she should also be honorable enough to apologize for her claims. Father Bwalya says ...