Bishop John Mambo says the church is partly to blame for divisions in the country after the August 11 elections. He says this is because the church has been compromised for love of money and for the sole purpose of rubbing shoulders with the elite in society. Bishop Mambo says the Church has neglected its role of speaking for the ...

The Zambia National Women’s Lobby says its expectant that as President Edgar Lungu officially opens the first session of the twelfth National Assembly on Friday,30th September,2016 he will not only provide guidance to the House on the urgent and important issues affecting the people of Zambia, but also address a number of issues affecting women. In a statement, ZNWL Board ...

Grant Thornton has donated assorted items worth 72 thousand kwacha to the Kasisi children’s village in Chongwe District as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. Speaking when he presented the donation to commemorate Corporate Social Responsibility day, Grant Thornton Managing Partner Edgar Hamuwele says his organization is committed to unlocking the potential for growth in the communities. Mr. Hamuwele has ...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at the “football Einsteins” who have criticised him during the club’s recent run of three straight defeats. United stopped the rot with a 3-1 win over third-tier Northampton Town in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday after losing to Manchester City, Feyenoord and Watford in the past week. “I ...

Born Short Living Tall (BSLT) Zambia, a registered organization whose aim is to empower the underprivileged people such as women, children and the disabled, has commended President Edgar Lungu for constitution what it has described as a great team of Ministers so far. BSLT Executive Director Pastor Ntalasha Chisha says the appointments the President has made so far are inspiring ...

Rebel-held areas of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo saw the heaviest air strikes in months overnight, activists say, as a week-old truce collapsed. An AFP news agency journalist reported that his entire street in the Bustan al-Qasr district was left burning after warplanes dropped incendiary bombs. At least 13 people, including women and children, are believed to have died. ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) is expectant that the next session of the National Assembly will be exemplary and committed to promoting democracy, the rule of law, human rights and development. FODEP Executive Director Chimfwembe Mweenge says FODEP is hopeful that the next session of the National Assembly will pass progressive laws including bills such as the Access To ...

The Timber Producers Association of Zambia (TPAZ) has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to help remove all tedious procedures in timber licensing. TPAZ Vice President Charles Masange says the association has been advocating for the promotion of timber exportation in a bid to strengthen the country’s foreign earnings. Mr. Masange says it is a clear that the dependence on copper ...

The National Restoration Party (NAREP) says the proposed creation of the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs will further compromise the church. NAREP acting Spokesperson Frank Sichone says the church has been compromised lately, with most church leaders having taken political stances. He says while the suggestion of such a Ministry of religious affairs may be appealing on face ...

Finance Minister Felix Mutati says the 2017 National budget will restrict the country’s borrowing. Speaking during the Zambia Institute of Banking and Financial Services (ZIBFS) annual banking and financial services conference in Lusaka today, Mr. Mutati says government will also address the levels of subsidies that are constraining its ability to reduce its appetite to borrow. He says government will ...