Government has commended MultiChoice Zambia for its role in the development of the Television sub-sector in the country. Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya says Multichoice has also continued to play a significant role in the development of the local film industry by providing opportunities for the young upcoming Zambian artist and film producers. Speaking when a team ...

Lusaka Lawyer Jonas Zulu says there is an urgent need for the Courts of law to interpret the mandate of the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC), accusing center of releasing classified information that is not meant for public consumption. Mr. Zulu has told journalists that in accordance with the FIC Act No. 4 of 2016, the Financial Intelligence Center has no ...

Nine people comprising nationals of Burundi, Congo DR and Zambia have been arrested in Lusaka by the police for counterfeit production of white spoon sugar. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says the nine suspects are yet to be charged and that investigations into the matter have continued with the hope of arresting more suspects. Ms Katongo narrates that the Zambia Police ...

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius was referred to medical experts in Boston after contacting the club while on holiday in the United States. The 24-year-old German visited Massachusetts General Hospital and was diagnosed with concussion five days after the Champions League final. Karius made errors for the first and third goals his side conceded in the 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid ...

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brazil midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported £52m. The 25-year-old, who has been selected for this summer’s World Cup, is set to become Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho’s first signing of the summer. United are also closing in on Porto’s 19-year-old defender Diogo Dalot and should complete the deal this ...

Artist Malcolm Morley, who was the first winner of the Turner Prize in 1984, has died at the age of 86. His gallery Xavier Hufkens described him as “one of the seminal figures of international contemporary art”. Morley was born in London and began painting while serving a prison sentence for breaking and entering. He moved to New York in ...

The Miss America beauty pageant is scrapping its swimwear segment and will no longer judge competitors on physical appearance. The evening gown section is also being axed, with contestants asked to wear something that makes them feel good and expresses their personal style instead. Former winner Gretchen Carson broke the news on ABC’s Good Morning America. “We will no longer ...

Powerful US billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch are funding a multi-million dollar campaign against President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Three political groups backed by the brothers say they will use advertising, lobbying and grassroots campaigns to push the benefits of free trade. The duo run Koch Industries, one of the world’s largest privately-owned firms. The move comes just days ...

Disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has formally pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges. His appearance in New York Supreme Court on Tuesday came after he was indicted last week by a grand jury. Mr Weinstein, 66, has previously insisted via his lawyer that he has never had non-consensual sex. He could face up to 25 years ...

Two Zambian students have died in Algeria after drowning in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday,3rd June, 2018. And Government says it deeply regrets the drowning of the two students. Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya, who is also acting Higher Education Minister has confirmed the incident and has identified the deceased as Kelvin Musanda,19 and Innocent Kawilo Kangwa,20. Dr Chilufya says ...