Senegal deservedly defeated Poland in a game of few chances to claim the first win by an African team at the World Cup – although there was a hint of controversy about their second goal. M’Baye Niang sprinted back on to the field of play after injury and immediately intercepted a backpass from midfield, beating former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny ...

Transport and Communications Minister, Brian Mushimba says TAZARA and Zambia Railways have recorded unprecedented evolution in terms of tonnage movement of goods following the signing of the Statutory Instrument compelling transporters of heavy cargo to move 30% of bulk cargo from road to railway. Mr. Mushimba says TAZARA has so far recorded about 17 percent increase in terms of movement ...

Operation Young Vote (OYV) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is abrogating the Electoral Act by not conducting continuous voter registration. OYV Executive Director Guess Nyirenda says according to the laws, the Commission is mandated and expected to conduct continuous voter registration for those voters who have attained the age of 18. Mr. Nyirenda says the excuse by the ...

Political historian Bizeck Phiri has disagreed with predictions that the outcome of recent by-elections in the Country is a reflection of what will happen in the 2021 elections. Professor Phiri says it is too early for anyone to make any prediction on the next general election based on the outcome of the by-elections. He says the opposition can capitalize on ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has implored political parties taking part in the Lusaka Mayoral by-election to consider adopting female candidates. FODEP Executive Director, Mweenge Chimfwembe says in this day and age especially when the country has signed regional instruments with regards to gender equality and equity, it is important that women candidates are adopted. Mr. Chimfwembe has however, ...