Russia has promised to respond to the expulsion of 35 of its diplomats from Washington, amid a bitter dispute over alleged Russian interference in the recent US presidential election. A spokesman for President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin’s reaction would cause the US “significant discomfort”. However, he hinted that Russia may wait until Donald Trump, who has played down the ...

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has discouraged opposition political parties against unnecessarily making the work of government difficult. And Dr. Ng’oma has praised the opposition for putting up a good spirit in terms of providing checks and balances more especially this year. Dr. Ng’oma is encouraging the opposition to adopt a bipartisan approach to national issues where they can join ...

President Edgar Lungu has been cautioned against ignoring the emerging divisions in his party the ruling PF. The Zambian Voice is concerned that if the ruling party gets divided as it appears will be, chances of governance of the Country being affected are high. Executive Director Chilufya Tayali says his organization has observed that the ruling party does in fact ...

The Agriculture Technical and Proffessional Staff Union of Zambia (ATPSUZ) says Army worms and late distribution of farming inputs will adversely affect the 2016-2017 farming season. ATPSUZ President Alick Chirwa says it is for this reason that the union is calling on government to consider recruiting more extension office to help mitigate armyworms. Mr. Chirwa says there is need for ...

Government has maintained that the review of the ban on night driving will not take place anytime soon. Transport and Communication Minister Brian Mushimba says government does not currently have any basis for lifting Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 76 of 2016 that restricts night driving for public buses. Mr. Mushimba says the information that government is in possession of is ...