China and the US say they will halt imposing punitive import tariffs, putting a possible trade war “on hold”. The agreement came after days of talks in Washington DC aimed at persuading China to buy more US goods and services, therefore reducing the trade imbalance between the two countries. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said China would lower tariffs “on ...

Eni Aluko inspired a dramatic comeback as Chelsea Ladies completed the Women’s Super League season unbeaten. The Blues’ undefeated record was under serious threat as goals from Jess Clarke and Niamh Charles put opponents Liverpool 2-0 up after only nine minutes. But Aluko, who announced on Wednesday she will be leaving the club after six years, pulled one back with ...

National union of public and private educators of Zambia (NUPPEZ)  Kasama provincial chairperson Frazier Sinyange has backed government’s decision to deregister the professional teachers union of Zambia (PROTUZ). And Mr. Sinyangwe says government’s decision is a step in the right direction, saying the deregistered union has exhibited unprofessional conduct. He says former members should therefore start looking for other unions ...

Commonwealth secretary general Patricia Scotland has commended Zambia for enacting the national health insurance law. Ms. Scotland says the national health insurance scheme is key ingredients in helping Zambia achieve universal health coverage. The NHI will pool resources that are key in implementing various quality health interventions. She congratulated Zambia for being in the front-line in the commonwealth countries’ quest to achieve ...