The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that it is investigating former Information and Broadcasting Service Minister Dr. Chishimba Kambwili. ACC Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono says there has been an inquiry against Mr. Kambwili on allegations of corrupt practices. Mr. Moono says these investigations are on-going and the Commission will therefore not wish to comment further as this may ...

President Edgar Lungu says he is expecting Police Officers to be above bold and not engage in politics in their execution of duties. President Lungu says the role of the police is to protect lives and property and not engaging in politics. Speaking when he swore in Information Minister Kampamba Mulenga and Northern Province Police Commissioner Richard Mweene, President Lungu ...

Leon Russell, an America rock’n’roll hall of famer, died in his sleep at the age of 74 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was famed for his “gospel-infused southern boogie piano rock, blues, and country music”, his website says. Russell played anonymously as a studio pianist in the 1960s before his breakthrough in the 1970s. He was inducted into the Hall of ...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure make up the five-man shortlist for the BBC African Footballer of the Year award. The five candidates were revealed during a special live launch broadcast on Saturday. The winner will be decided by fans from across the world, who have until 18:00 GMT on 28 November to vote for ...

US President-elect Donald Trump has awarded key roles in his incoming team to a top Republican party official and a conservative media chief. Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), will be his chief of staff. In this role, he will set the tone for the new White House and act as a conduit to Congress and the ...

Ruling PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri says Members of Parliament have their democratic rights to raise and debate motions. Ms. Phiri says as a party, the PF has nothing to do with the issue of bringing back deputy ministers. She says it is up to parliamentarians to reject or accept the issue in their debates. Ms. Phiri says the ...

The opposition Zambia Direct Democratic Movement (ZDDM) has questioned Zambia’s readiness to conduct another national referendum. ZDDM President Edwin Sakala says his party is concerned that the referendum that has been suggested on the Bill of Rights will be another waste of money as it is likely to be politicized. He says the Country does also not have enough resources ...

Turkish Ambassador to Zambia Ahmet Arda has observed the need for Zambia to consider investing more in the Tourism and Agric Business Sectors. Mr. Arda says these are the two sectors he sees to be the most prospective areas in Zambia. He notes that investing in the two sectors would come with a lot of benefits to the country. Mr. ...

Italian Ambassador to Zambia Filippo Scammacca has described Zambia’s announced 2017 national budget as impressive. Mr. Scammacca says the commitments that have been made to infrastructure such as roads and energy as outlined in the national budget is very important. He notes that attention that has been given to the Agriculture sector in the budget is equally important because this ...

President Edgar Lungu has been called upon to walk the talk in advocating for the respect for constitutionalism and the rule of law. The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) is urging government to do so not only at continental but also at country level. Executive Director Chimfwembe Mweenge says his organization wants President Lungu to guide his Members of Parliament ...