It’s the X Factor – but not as you know it. A celebrity version of the long-running ITV talent show is hitting screens next month. The show will see 15 star acts compete to impress judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger. Celebrities taking the plunge include BBC religion editor Martin Bashir, The Chase star Jenny Ryan – aka ...

The chancellor has promised “a significant economic policy response” in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Sajid Javid did not give details, but the BBC’s Norman Smith said it could mean tax cuts to help mitigate the potential impact. Mr Javid is setting out plans for infrastructure investment on the second day of the Tory conference. But the event has ...

Community Market for Conservation (COMACO) Conservation Manager Nemiah Tembo has attributed increased deforestation in the Country to high poverty levels. Mr. Tembo says his organization has observed that most people cut down trees for charcoal burning in order to earn a living. He notes that this is why COMACO gives out inputs so that people can become part of the ...

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has projected that an increase in electricity tariffs is likely to negatively impact education levels in the Country. Acting Executive Director Juliet Ilunga says the CSPR foresees a situation where some parents will be failing to afford electricity and thereby reduce hours of study for their children who revise in the night. Ms. ...