The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is impressed with the peaceful campaigns so far exhibited by political parties taking part in the August 11th General Elections. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says despite the pulling down of campaign materials by some cadres, the campaigns so far are impressing. Mr. Mwanza says this is considering that in the past there were ...

Government through the Ministry of Gender has expressed concern at the increase in Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases despite many attempts to combat the vice. Gender Minister Professor Nkandu Luo says latest reports indicate that there is an increase of 7.7% in GBV cases in the country which she says is not inspiring. Professor Luo notes that what is more ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) says the increment of Chiefs’ Salaries is not timely and is a sabotage to an already bleeding national economy and budget which is already under pressure with a high deficit. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says it is illogical to introduce salary increment for any sector of civil service halfway in the year ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-S8l23N60s CHRIS Brown landed himself in a bit of trouble with the police yesterday. The Paradise singer posted two videos on Instagram, which revealed the story behind his recent run-in with the law in Amsterdam. Whispering, “We’re in the police station”, the star went on to explain that he “forgot about the license plates” after buying new bikes to tour around the city ...

ZAYN Malik has pulled out of his first UK performance at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball. The former One Direction heartthrob was forced to cancel his highly-anticipated appearance due to “haunting anxiety”. Zayn wrote to his loyal fans on Twitter: “To all those people who have been waiting to see me perform at the Capital Summertime Ball today.. “I flew into ...

Nkana’s attempt to end a sixteen-match winless run against Zesco United on Sunday, when they host the defending Faz Super League champions in the big Copperbelt derby at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe. Zesco enjoy one of the most coveted league records against Nkana, since the Ndola side was promoted in 2004. Five-time winners Zesco have eleven victories and five draws ...

A number of British people are in hospital in France, the UK’s ambassador has said following a series of clashes between football fans in Marseille. Violence has broken out between England fans, rival supporters and police for three days in the French port city. There were also clashes in the stadium following England’s 1-1 Euro 2016 draw with Russia, after ...

Elections expert McDonald Chipenzi says the purported increment in chiefs’ salaries has come at a wrong time and is a pure act of electoral blackmail on the part of government. Mr. Chipenzi says the gesture has even put the chiefs in very awkward situation where, in public eye, are now seen to be easily blackmailed. He has wondered where government ...

The ruling Patriotic Front says its quest to fight corruption in the country cannot be questioned. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says contrary to assertions by some stakeholders, the ruling PF in government has endeavored to eradicate corruption in the country. Mr. Bwalya says President Lungu and the late President Michael Sata demonstrated their resolve to fighting corruption by not ...

Former Church of God overseer Bishop John Mambo says there is need for government and stakeholders to enhance voter education to avoid high numbers of rejected ballots. Bishop Mambo says since the country will be holding general elections, it is important that people are taught on how to vote citing that there are new voters on board as well as ...