Jose Mourinho’s record of success proves he will turn things around after a difficult start at Manchester United, says assistant Rui Faria. Sunday’s 1-1 draw against West Ham at Old Trafford means Mourinho’s side are sixth and 11 points behind leaders Chelsea. They were second at this stage last season under Louis van Gaal. “It’s a big club and we ...

The rude health of British hip-hop is reflected in the BBC’s Sound of 2017 line-up, with urban artists making up half of this year’s longlist. Building on the success of grime acts Stormzy, Kano and Skepta – who won this year’s Mercury Prize – newcomers like Ray Blk and Nadia Rose are being tipped for success in the BBC’s annual ...

Thousands of civilians have left rebel-held eastern Aleppo districts, as the Syrian army continues its offensive to take full control over the city. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said as many as 10,000 residents fled to government-controlled western areas and a Kurdish-run northern district. Syrian state media put the number at more than 1,500, while Russia said that 2,500 ...

The ruling PF youths in Munali and Lusaka constituencies have been called upon to remain calm as the party continues to defend their Parliamentary seats. PF national chairperson for youths however says the youths in the two constituencies should be ready for anything that will come out of the court. He says should things get to the worst such as ...

The ruling PF has justified the necessitate of the trips that President Edgar Lungu has taken abroad since his re-election in August this year. And the ruling PF has reassured the nation that President Lungu who is also the ruling PF leader is fully conscious of the need to cut down government on expenditures. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says ...

The government has been encouraged to walk the talk in restoring budget credibility with respect the implementation of the2017 national budget. The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCOZ) is urging government to ensure that as it implements this budget, those who will be in charge should ensure that they use the funds correctly. ISCOZ President Suzyo Zimba says leaders should ...