North Korea has not stopped its nuclear and missile programmes, violating UN sanctions, a report commissioned by the UN Security Council says. It also says Pyongyang has resorted to a “massive increase” of illegal ship-to-ship transfers of oil products and has been trying to sell weapons abroad. The confidential report by a panel of independent experts was submitted to the ...

Emmerson Mnangagwa says he will be a leader for all Zimbabweans in a call for unity after rows broke out over his election victory. The president appealed for peace and promised an independent investigation into the military after six people were killed in post-election violence. Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has described the president’s victory as a “coup against [the people’s] ...

Goodwill Ambassador Elijah Ngwale has called on President Lungu to consider elevating nominated Member of Parliament Mumbi Phiri as Minister of Community Development while Emerine Kabanshi be taken to the Ministry of Gender. Mr. Ngwale feels that Mrs. Phiri can do well in that ministry due to her interest in the issues related to vulnerable people. He has told Q-news ...

Vice President Inonge Wina has urged newly elected Mayor Miles Sampa to help improve revenue collection for the council and resolve statutory financial obligations for the council by working together with management and the councilors. Officiating at the inauguration ceremony, of Mr. Sampa Ms Wina is of the firm belief that Lusaka City Council has the potential to raise enough ...

The Jesuit Centre For Theological Reflection (JCTR) has expressed concern on some leaders who are in a habit of going out to interact with the people and appreciate the situation on the ground during election period. JCTR Programs Officer for Social and Economic Development Innocent Ndashe says this practice must not be limited to election campaign period but must become ...

The ruling Patriotic Front and the opposition United Party For National Development (UPND) have pledged to abide by the peace pact that was recently signed to end political violence by the two parties. Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has reaffirmed the patriotic front’s commitment to maintain peace and development in the country. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Former  Ministry of Health Chief Human Resource Officer Henry  Kapoko and four others for corruption and theft involving k 6 million. TIZ Chapter President Reuben Lifuka has also commended the judiciary and the anti-corruption commission (acc) for the work they have put in to conclude this case. Mr. Lifuka ...

A promotional image from the sixth film in the Terminator series shows actress Linda Hamilton back in her signature role as the indomitable Sarah Connor. Hamilton is joined by Colombian actress Natalia Reyes and Canada’s Mackenzie Davis, star of recent release Tully. Markings on Davis’s body seem to imply she is one of the futuristic androids around which the franchise ...

President Donald Trump’s media attacks raise the risk of violence against journalists, UN experts have warned. In a statement, David Kaye and Edison Lanza of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights called the attacks “strategic” and said they undermined press freedom and “verifiable facts”. The comments follow hours after Mr Trump’s daughter Ivanka distanced herself from her father’s attacks. Mr ...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won Zimbabwe’s presidential election, according to the electoral commission. With all 10 provinces declared, Mr Mnangagwa won 50.8% of votes, compared to 44.3% for opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. Police removed opposition officials from the electoral commission stage when they rejected the results. The chairman of Mr Chamisa’s MDC Alliance said the count could not be verified. ...