The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has implored President Edgar Lungu and United Party for National Development (UPND) Leader Hakainde Hichilema to honor their commitment to dialogue. FOEDP Executive Director Mweenge Chimfwembe says now that Mr Hichilema has been freed it is important that the church proceed to organize a dialogue meeting and begin serious introspection of areas that cause ...

The Oscar-winning director of a new film about the 1967 Detroit riots says talking about race in the US is “more vital than ever”. Kathryn Bigelow was speaking as Detroit is released in the wake of the violent clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia. She said she wanted to meet racism “head-on”, adding: “To do nothing is not an option”. John Boyega, ...

US President Donald Trump has denounced the removal of “beautiful” Confederate statues amid a heated national debate about US race relations. “Sad to see the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart with the removal of our beautiful statues and monuments,” he tweeted. “You can’t change history, but you can learn from it,” he continued. Mr Trump ...

Zambia are at home this weekend as they want to beat South Africa in their 2018 CAF African Nations Championships, second leg qualifier at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Saturday. Kick-off is at 3pm. The Chipolopolo are in high spirits as they meet their rivals this weekend following a 2-2 draw in East London last weekend. Coach Wedson ...

Spanish police say they have killed five people in the town of Cambrils to stop a second attempted van attack after an earlier one in Barcelona. The attackers were wearing explosive belts, police said. Thirteen people died and dozens were injured when a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona’s Las Ramblas area on Thursday afternoon. The driver of the van ...

After dazzling on his first appearance in a Paris Saint-Germain shirt, Neymar is in line to make his home debut for his new club against Toulouse on Sunday. The world’s most expensive player scored one goal and set up another in a starring performance as PSG beat Guingamp 3-0 away in Brittany last weekend to maintain their perfect start to ...