Lady Gaga has apologised for working with embattled R&B star R Kelly, and vowed to remove their duet, Do What U Want, from streaming services. It comes after the broadcast of a new documentary about Kelly, which detailed allegations of sexual and physical abuse against women and underage girls, spanning several decades. Gaga called the stories “horrifying” and “indefensible”, adding: ...

Opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi has won DR Congo’s presidential election, electoral officials say. The announcement, made overnight, sparked accusations of an “electoral coup” from runner-up Martin Fayulu. France said the figures did not match results collated on the ground by monitors from the Catholic Church. The ruling party, whose candidate finished third, has not yet contested the result, sparking accusations ...

Three criminals have killed a wife of a Lusaka Protective Unit police officer in an attack that happened in the early hours of Thursday, today ,the 10th of January. The criminals are said to have attacked the family of Sergeant Billy Simwamba, 39, at his residence in Makeni Villa around 02:00 hours using iron bars. Zambia Police spokesperson Esther Katongo ...

Cabinet is yet to table the issue of whether an inquiry into the privatization of Zambian assets can be instituted or not. Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe says at the point the institution of this inquiry has been discussed and decided upon in Cabinet, it will be made public. Mrs. Mwanakatwe says the nation will be informed of the opening ...