Opposition Peoples Party President Mike Mulongoti has described the year 2016 as the most difficult year in the history of Zambia. Mr. Mulongoti says this is because Zambians faced numerous problems which made life unbearable for them. Mr. Mulongoti says there has been widespread despondency, brought about by severe hardships, rising cost of living, high levels of youth unemployment, collapsed ...

The Southern Africa Center for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has expressed concern that the standoff between President Edgar Lungu and UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema has persisted. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says competition in a democracy is welcome but that it becomes a problem when people fail to compete democratically. Mr. Cheembe says it must be appreciated by leaders ...

President Edgar Lungu has expressed sadness by the passing away of the former Minister of Agriculture in the Mwanawasa Administration, Ben Kapita, who died in the early hours of Thursday,15th December, 2016. President Lungu has extolled Mr Kapita as a patriot who exhibited diligence, hard work and passion to deliver effectively and efficiently in Agriculture Sector. The President says Mr ...

A photograph of the Queen and the Prince of Wales has been released to mark the end of her 90th birthday year. The photo shows the Queen with her son Prince Charles in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. Previously unpublished, it was taken before the final night of celebrations at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Fashion ...

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has delayed the withdrawal of the 100-bolivar banknote until 2 January. The sudden change of policy comes after days of economic chaos. In a national broadcast, Mr Maduro claimed his country had been the victim of international sabotage, which had prevented new 500-bolivar currency notes arriving in time. Many Venezuelans have spent several days in long ...