By MILDRED KATONGO – FORMER presidential advisor for economic affairs to fifth Republican president Rupiah Banda, Francis Chigunta has died. Professor Chigunta died on his way to the hospital last night. He was development studies...

By RABECCA CHIPANTA – PATRIOTIC Front (PF) Kabushi aspiring Member of Parliament (MP) Bowman Lusambo has pledged to prioritise youth and women empowerment in the Constituency once elected into public office.Mr Lusambo said in an...

By DAVID KANDUZA – VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina is saddened that despite Zambia making improvements on the attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the health sector, the county’s  death rate is still among the highest...

By CHIDA SAKALA – THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has said it would only disqualify a candidate after thorough investigations have taken place. ECZ public relations manager Chris Akufuna said during the week that...

By CHIDA SAKALA  – GOVERNMENT has distanced itself from allegations that Zambia has started administering injectable Anti-retro virals (ARVs) in some clinics. This follows unconfirmed reports by members of the public living with HIV/AIDS that the...

By CHIPEMA SAKAIMBO  – GOVERNMENT has refuted claims that some schools in Lusaka have rejected the new curriculum text books that were distributed in schools through the Ministry of Education recently. Ministry of General Education...

By THANDIWE MOYO – STAKEHOLDRES in the mining industry have staged a demonstration against being left out when making serious decisions affecting them. They have since called on Government to include them starting from the...

By DELPHINE ZULU – INSPECTOR General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has warned that the Police would not hesitate to arrest anyone brandishing fire arms and other offensive weapons in a manner that can cause public...

By DELPHINE ZULU – THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has predicted increased production in the industry following reduced hours of load-shedding. ZAM president Roseta Mwape-Chabala said the organisation welcomed the quick move by Zesco...

By CHIDA SAKALA – THE United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has pledged to assist refugees who were affected by the recent xenophobic attacks and looting of foreign-owned shops that sprung up in most...