Evelyn Hone College Students Union President Emmanuel Kalangwa says there is need for students unions to engage in dialogue with managements of their institutions whenever they are aggrieved. And Mr. Kalangwa has unreservedly apologized to Evelyn Hone College Management, TEVET and the Government for last month’s riot that resulted in over 300 students being arrested by the Police. He says ...

National Science and Technology Council Chairperson Henry Musenge says the Vision 2030 where Zambia aspires to be a middle income country should be anchored on Science Technology and Innovation if it is to be realized. Speaking at the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCSI) NEPAD Regional training workshop on best practices for designing and Monitoring National Research programmes using Science, Technology ...

National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFCC) Board Chairperson, Dr. Jabbin Mulwanda says there is need for the nation to identify new methods of investing in nutrition in order to reduce malnutrition. Speaking during the opening of the National Food and Nutrition Summit in Lusaka, Dr. Mulwanda says the summit presents an opportunity for stakeholders to share their experiences. Dr. Mulwanda, ...

Ed Sheeran faces stiff competition at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards… from himself. The singer has been nominated twice in the most performed work category for his songs Shape of You and Castle on the Hill. Stormzy and Everything Everything have also received two nominations each – in the song categories and for best album. Only one female performer – ...

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of “big problems” if it resumes the nuclear programme it agreed to curb in a 2015 international accord. Speaking in the White House Oval Office as he hosts French President Emmanuel Macron, Mr Trump called the Iran deal “a disaster” and “insane”. The US president has been threatening to reject an extension of ...

A driver suspected of killing 10 people and injuring 15 more by ploughing a rental van into pedestrians in Toronto has appeared in court in the city. Alek Minassian, 25, was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. Mr Minassian wore a white jumpsuit, with a shaved head and his hands behind his back. ...

Kafue District Commissioner Joseph Kamana says government is working on a multimillion dollar water project in the district. Mr. Kamana says the Kafue water project once completed will supply water not only to Kafue but Chilanga as well as Lusaka districts. He adds other projects being implemented in the district include the construction of a nursing school, youth centre, rehabilitation ...

Stars of Avengers: Infinity War have defended superhero films against snobbery from some Hollywood quarters. Last week, Zoe Saldana spoke about “elitists” who accuse the cast of “selling out” with the films. “I’ve been in rooms with people in this industry who are great at what they do, but they’re absolutely elitist. “They look down at movies like the Marvel ...

A man suspected of killing four people at a Waffle House in Tennessee has been arrested by police in Nashville. Police said Travis Reinking, 29, was caught in a wooded area. He allegedly opened fire at the restaurant on Sunday with an AR-15 rifle, before discarding his coat and fleeing naked. A customer, James Shaw Jr, prevented further bloodshed by ...

Canadian police are questioning the suspected driver of a rented van that ploughed into pedestrians in northern Toronto on Monday, killing 10 and injuring 15. Alek Minassian, 25, was not previously known to authorities, police said. The incident appeared to be deliberate but the motive was not clear, officials added. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the “tragic and senseless ...