A different kind of internet celebrity is emerging; virtual characters that talk on YouTube or pose on Instagram like living, breathing people. Is this the dawn of a new breed of star? Kizuna AI has 2.3 million YouTube followers. She post videos nearly every day, talking to camera about life, love and video games. But she is also a CGI ...

Theresa May’s bid to make her Brexit deal more acceptable to MPs have suffered a blow after EU leaders said it was “not open for renegotiation”. She wants legal assurances on the Irish backstop to help her deal get through the UK Parliament, where many of her own MPs say they cannot support it. The PM said the deal was ...

The inaugural Turkish Airlines direct flight from Europe has landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka. The flight Number TK 609 landed at KK international airport shortly before 10:00 hours. The airline will be servicing the Lusaka route with direct flights into Europe twice a week. And government says the commencement of Turkish Airlines flights into Lusaka creates the ...

The Luanshya Magistrate Court has adjourned to January 14, 2019, the case in which National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili and 11 others are charged with unlawful assembly. This is in a matter in which the Roan Member of Parliament is jointly charged with 11 AVIC International workers. The twelve appeared in court for mention this morning. Luanshya Resident ...

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has observed that the ruling Patriotic Front is not living up to its promises to reduce the cost of living for the poor majority by increasing agricultural productivity, enhanced job creation and accelerated diversification of the economy. The JCTR says this because the cost of living has remained high and is increasingly getting ...

About 275 households in Vubwi district in eastern province have been left in the cold after being displaced from their ancestral land by an Italian investor. Vubwi Member of Parliament Margaret Miti disclosed this when she asked a question during the vice president’s question time to find out what government was doing to come to the aid of the affected ...

European Union leaders have said the Brexit withdrawal agreement is “not open for renegotiation”, despite appeals from Theresa May. She wanted legal assurances on the Irish backstop to help her deal get through Parliament, after she delayed a Commons vote in anticipation of defeat. The PM said the deal was “at risk” if MPs’ concerns could not be addressed. European ...

Government has acknowledged that skills capacity enhancement in the construction sector is vital in responding to short, medium and long term demands for residential and infrastructure development as well as maintenance provision in a more efficient and professional manner. Works and Supply Minster Mutotwe Kafwaya says this is because the construction industry is currently experiencing a tightening in the supply ...

Traditional leaders in Africa have asked President Edgar Lungu to lobby for a permanent seat for them in the African Union ((AU) ahead of the summit next year. The Chiefs in Africa want a permanent seat for traditional and cultural leaders to work together with national government on the transformation of African cultures and customary issues affecting the continent. The ...

Government has released K4 million for the distribution of relief food to valley areas of Eastern Province which are facing a critical hunger situation. Eastern Province Minister Makebi Zulu says the funds are intended to cushion the hunger situation in Mambwe, Lumezi, Nyimba and some parts of Petauke districts. Mr. Zulu disclosed to ZANIS in Mambwe today that government has ...