Iraqi forces have for the first time entered the eastern outskirts of Mosul, as they attempt to drive Islamic State (IS) militants from the northern city. Elite Counter-Terrorism Service troops seized control of the state television building in Kukjali hours after launching an assault on the area. But a BBC journalist embedded with them says they are facing fierce resistance. ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has not yet given Zambia conditions for a possible economic bailout package. IMF Mission Chief Tsidi Tsikata says it is therefore premature to state that Zambia has already been given conditions. He says at the government’s request, the IMF mission will return to Zambia in early 2017 to conduct Article four consultation and ...

Actress Tippi Hedren has claimed Alfred Hitchcock sexually harassed her while they worked together in the 1960s. Writing in her autobiography, she claimed the director “threw himself” on top of her in the back of his limousine and tried to kiss her. The actress described the encounter as “an awful, awful moment”. Hedren added that she didn’t tell anyone because ...

Less than a month before the start of the African Women’s Cup of Nations in Cameroon, it has emerged that Nigeria coach Florence Omagbemi has not been paid by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). The former international, who played in four Fifa Women’s World Cups, has now gone eight months without pay. The NFF claims the situation will be resolved ...

The Clinton campaign has blasted FBI Director James Comey for “blatant double standards” over the new inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s email use. The comments came after US media reports that Mr Comey had urged against publically accusing Russia of interfering in the US election, including alleged email hacking. Mr Comey’s concern about releasing the information was due to the proximity ...

A Financial Analyst has welcomed the move by government to allow traders at Kasumbalesa border post to trade in United States Dollars. Mambo Hamaundu says government’s decision will enhance the way business is conducted at the border post. He states that this will enable businesses to contribute effectively to the country’s economic growth. Mr Hamaundu says there is need for ...

Mines and Minerals Development Minister Christopher Yaluma says mapping for the possible exploration of minerals in Muchinga and Northern Provinces is still going on. Mr. Yaluma says results of the explorations are expected to be known by early next year. He has told QTV News that that so far preliminary indications his Ministry is getting are that there are in ...

Government has warned that it will not take lightly the failure by contractors to complete economical projects within the specified time frame. Works and Supply Permanent Secretary, Charles Mushota says all contractors are expected to stick to the terms and conditions of their contracts. Mr. Mushota says government does not want to see the completion of project go beyond the ...

Ministry of Home Affairs Spokesperson Moses Suwali says the ministry is doing everything within its power to regulate the abuse of social media by people. He says the Ministry of Home Affairs will ensure that anyone abusing the social media platform is brought to book with the help of the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) and the Zambia ...

The Patriotic Front Government has been advised against assuming it can resolve Zambia’s current economic problems by itself. Opposition MMD faction leader Nevers Mumba is urging government to realize that the country’s economic problems are too grave to be resolved by one group of people. Dr. Mumba says Zambians need to come together and through unity solve the complex economic ...