Schools and bars are closed by the government, and bars are only open on weekends.
To prevent future escalation of COVID-19 cases across the country, the government has ordered the shutdown of primary and secondary schools for 21 days, among...
Campaigns in Kasama have been halted by the PF.
Following the loss of 19 persons in an accident, the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has temporarily stopped campaigning in Kasama area, Northern Province. Bwalya Ng'andu,...
Zambia’s 48 COVID-19 deaths in the previous 24 hours are concerning — Cabinet Secretary
Zambia has recorded the greatest number of COVID-19 deaths since the outbreak began, with 48 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to Cabinet Secretary...
In the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic, the ECZ has urged that international observers be barred from observing this year’s elections.
In the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic, the Democracy and Motherland Defenders Coalition (DMDC) has asked the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to entirely exclude...
Australia restricts the AstraZeneca vaccination even more due to clotting concerns.
On Thursday, Australia advised that AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine not be administered to individuals under the age of 60, dealing another blow to the country's glacial...
Chinese lament the death of a brave pig who survived the 2008 earthquake.
A 14-year-old pig who became an unusual national celebrity in China after surviving 36 days beneath rubble from a devastating 2008 earthquake died on Thursday,...
‘Change catalyst’: Malaysian swimmer speaks out about mistreatment
After breaking the taboo of speaking up about alleged sexual assault by a coach, a former Malaysian national team swimmer says she intends to be...
The ‘devil’s breath’ cash druggings in Hong Kong are on the rise as a result of the pandemic.
A poisoned drink, a cloud of dust, lost memories, and an empty bank account Wanchai, Hong Kong's nightlife area, has been hammered by a coronavirus-driven...
Biden and Putin have agreed on resumption of diplomatic activities.
President Joe Biden said his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated the two nations' relationship could "significantly improve," but he warned against cyberattacks...
Kim of North Korea said the food situation is ‘tight’ owing to the epidemic and typhoons.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's economy has improved this year, but he has asked for measures to address the "tense" food...
Durant puts in a’signature performance’ as the Nets rally to defeat the Bucks.
On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Nets recovered from a 17-point hole to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108 in game five of their NBA playoff series. Kevin...
Bolanos, Nicaragua’s ex-president and anti-corruption crusader, has died at the age of 93.
Enrique Bolanos, Nicaragua's former president who led a strong anti-corruption campaign, died on Tuesday at the age of 93, according to his family. Bolanos, who...
Kanganja orders police to suspend the campaign.
Inspector-General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has urged regulating officers to ensure that no members of the Patriotic Front (PF) or the United Party for National...
Kamala Harris introduces a $1.25 billion COVID-19 relief programme for small businesses.
The Biden administration announced more than $1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds for hundreds of community development lenders on Tuesday in a bid to...
Microbes that consume methane in the water assist to keep the Earth’s temperature stable.
According to a new research published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, methane-eating microorganisms in the planet's seas perform an...
Huaxin, a Chinese company, has purchased Lafarge Cement in Zambia and Malawi for USD160 million.
Huaxin Cement aims to spend USD160 million to buy cement plants in Zambia and Malawi in order to extend its footprint in Africa, the firm...
Bilateral relationships between Zambia and Kenya yield fruit
President Edgar Lungu's bilateral relationships with Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta have resulted in 50 Zambian youngsters receiving world-class training in hospitality and tourism at Utalii...
Political violence shakes the Human Rights Association’s faith.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has been asked by the Hope for Human Rights Association to clarify to the country what defines a road...
ZTE wishes to expand its collaboration with Zambia’s ICT industry.
The ZTE Corporation has shown an interest in expanding its collaboration with Zambia in the field of information and communication technology (ICT). Yang Xin, Chief...
NATO is accused by Beijing of hyping the ‘China danger doctrine.’
After the Western allies pledged to work together to overcome the difficulties posed by China's actions, Beijing accused NATO of exaggerating the threat and "creating...
A Kurdish-German mother pays a visit to her parents who are opposing the PKK in Turkey.
A mother protesting her daughter's kidnapping by PKK militants in Germany paid a visit to a sit-in rally against the terrorist organisation in southern Turkey....
A Turkish skipper rescue stranded refugees in the Mediterranean.
Ümit Gürpnar, the Turkish captain of a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship, rescued 97 illegal migrants over the weekend when their dinghy began taking on water...
Nawakwi strongly advises Zambians not to vote for HH.
Edith Nawakwi, the opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader, has advised Zambians not to vote for United Party for National Development (UPND) leader...
According to a research organisation, North Korea might have 40 to 50 nuclear bombs.
According to a Swedish research group, North Korea is still developing weapons of mass devastation, and the dictatorship is thought to have boosted its nuclear...
Joe Biden vows a “rock solid” commitment to NATO members’ defence.
President Joe Biden ended his first meeting with NATO leaders on Monday by repeating the US' "rock solid and unshakable" resolve to come to the...
President Lungu has threatened to use presidential powers to deal with violence if the ECZ and police are unable to stop it.
President Edgar Lungu has warned that if state institutions such as the Electoral Commission of Zambia and the Zambia Police Service fail to halt the...
Gwembe will have four new irrigation projects.
With the assistance of collaborating partners, the government has begun the construction of four irrigation systems in the Gwembe area. The irrigation projects are intended...
Naftali Bennett: From tech billionaire to ultranationalist Prime Minister of Israel
Naftali Bennett, Israel's new prime minister, epitomises many of the contrasts that define the 73-year-old country. He is a pious Jew who made millions in...
Ned Beatty, an Oscar-nominated actor, has died at the age of 83.
Ned Beatty, the prolific and Oscar-nominated character actor renowned for roles in "Network," "Superman" and "Toy Story 3," died on Sunday at the age of...
Because of everything we have done over the previous ten years, victory is assured for the PF-Kampyongo.
Stephen Kampyongo, a Patriotic Front (PF) member of the central committee (MCC), believes the ruling party will win because of what it has done for...
Ukraine’s president expresses gratitude to the G7 nations for their assistance.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, hailed the G7 group of affluent industrial nations on Sunday for expressing support for Kyiv and urging Russia to withdraw soldiers...
‘I wanted that miracle,’ Kim Kardashian says after failing her law exam for the second time.
Kim Kardashian has confessed that she failed her first-year legal test on her second attempt by a wider margin than she did on her first...
An interfaith march celebrates a Muslim family slain in a truck attack in Canada.
Several thousand people took part in an interfaith march on Friday evening to remember the four members of a Muslim family who were slain in...
Djokovic advances to the French Open final after a dramatic victory against Nadal.
Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down in a dramatic French Open semi-final to inflict just Rafa Nadal's third defeat on the Parisian clay, winning...
Public Employees in the Southern Province For four years, he was commended for not stealing public resources.
The government has praised civil officials in the Southern Province for demonstrating accountability and good governance in their work. The award recognises a track record...
Adult Swim’s Lisa Hanawalt encourages ‘Tuca & Bertie’ to push the envelope.
When Netflix dropped Tuca & Bertie after just one season, Adult Swim was the first network to step in and pick up the show for...
Attorney General Garland has stated that the Justice Department will boost its enforcement of voting rights.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated on Friday that the Justice Department will quadruple its enforcement team to investigate voting rights abuses, referring to the...
President Lungu believes he will receive more than 60% of the vote this year.
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has stated that on August 12, 2021, he will not only exceed the needed 50 percent plus one, but will also receive...
Our opponents waged a propaganda campaign against President Edgar Lungu and were defeated – Davies Mwila
THE governing Patriotic Front (PF) has stated that opponents of development have been attempting to disadvantage President Edgar Lungu by bringing up eligibility allegations because...
At the G7 Summit, pandemics and global warming take centre stage.
President Joe Biden joined other world leaders in Britain on Friday for the G7 Summit, where they would debate a variety of problems such as...