Alfonso Cuaron’s Netflix epic Roma could become the first ever winner of both best picture and best foreign language film at the Oscars. Its success could change how the category is perceived – and shine a light on the four other worthy nominees. In the last decade, there have been changes almost annually to how the Oscars arrive at their ...

Seven MPs have resigned from the Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn’s approach to Brexit and anti-Semitism. They are: Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey. Ms Berger said Labour had become institutionally anti-Semitic and she was “embarrassed and ashamed” to stay. Mr Corbyn said he was “disappointed” the MPs had ...

The business community in COMESA member states is set to benefit from the 10 Million Euro kitty provided by the European Union to support increased private sector participation in regional and global value chains. This follows the signing of a financing agreement between the European Union and COMESA to implement the regional Enterprise competitiveness and access to markets programme (RECAMP) ...

Prominent Business Executive and Chairman of radian stores Amratlal Balubhai Patel has died. Mr. Patel, 61, died at Mediclinic in Sandton, Johannesburg  in South Africa where he was admitted for an illness. According to the information made available to the Zambia High Commission in Pretoria by his Son Kishan Patel, the deceased had been admitted to Mediclinic for three weeks ...

The opposition UPND has hailed the four dismissed Police officers following the violence that marred the Sesheke parliamentary by-election for their professionalism. Speaking at a media briefing, UPND Chairperson for elections Garry Nkombo has praised the officers for their professional conduct during the just ended Sesheke parliamentary by-election. Mr Nkombo has encouraged the officers that though the day may be ...

The Ministry of Finance released a total of K5.7 billion in January to finance and facilitate public service delivery in various ministries, provinces and other controlling agencies. Out of the K5.7 billion, K713.8 million went towards support to institutions, subsidies and general operations. From the K713.8 million, K159.3 million went towards supporting the activities and operations of various central government ...

The Media has been called upon to take a leading role in the fight against stigma relating to infertility. Speaking at a three day media training in Lusaka today, Ministry of Health Spokesperson Dr. Abel Kabalo notes that there is still high levels of stigma relating to infertility due to cultural beliefs. Dr. Kabalo says there is need for the ...

Zamtel has launched a Digital Channel Platform called “Zamsellit” which will enable its customers to buy and sell talk-time electronically. Speaking during the launch, Zamtel Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Mupeta says the Digital Channel Platform (DCP) is a key step in ensuring that the company’s business partners and customers receive a more convenient, faster and secure service. Mr Mupeta points ...

Rainbow Party leader Wynter Kabimba has advised Police officers who have been fired following the Sesheke Parliamentary by-election that was characterized by violence to challenge their dismissal in the Courts of law. Mr Kabimba does not think it is by mere coincidence that their dismissal can come shortly after the ruling PF lost in the election they were policing. Mr. ...

Government has begun the process of drafting a Statutory Instrument that will create a framework for statutory regulation of the media in the Country. Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says this is in anticipation of the media failing to come up with a framework for self regulation in three months. Mr. Kasolo says his Ministry cannot sit ...