Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Roots, Erykah Badu and Sheila E were among the stars who performed tributes to Prince at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards in Los Angeles. Grey’s Anatomy actor Jesse Williams received a standing ovation as he accepted the humanitarian award. He gave what the Washington Post called “one of the most memorable speeches in award show ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has noted with concern that campaigns have been dominated by character assassination. FODEP Information and Research Officer Richard Mulonga says campaign platforms are being used for character assassination, rather than telling prospective voters how their living standards will be uplifted. Mr. Mulonga says with the general election just around the corner, presidential aspirants are ...

David Cameron is to meet European Union leaders for the first time since the UK voted to leave. The UK prime minister will discuss the implications of the Brexit vote and the way ahead at an EU summit in Brussels. German, French and Italian leaders said on Monday there could be no “formal or informal” talks on a British exit ...

Roy Hodgson has resigned as England manager after his side suffered a shock 2-1 defeat by Iceland to crash out of Euro 2016 at the last-16 stage. The 68-year-old had been in charge for four years after replacing Italian Fabio Capello but has won just three of 11 games in major tournament finals. Iceland – with a population of just ...

Presidential aspirants have been advised against resorting to desperation in the quest to win the elections. Bishop John Mambo says presidential candidates should mind their conduct as well as their language even as they try to win the hearts and votes of the Zambian people. He notes that some statements and actions of certain presidential candidates clearly show how desperate ...

Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Affairs Linda Thomas Greenfield is hopeful that Zambia will have peaceful elections and that no one will die as a result of political violence. Ms. Greenfield says elections are not about who wins, but how they win through fair and non-violent political campaigning and how they govern afterward. She says Zambia has ...