By FRANCINA PHIRI  – PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has called for violence-free campaigns in the forthcoming by-elections and urged youths to desist from being used as tools of political violence. President Lungu said rather than serve...

By REBECCA MUSHOTA  – A YOUNG mother of Mwansabombwe is being held for throwing her two-year-old baby into a fire after finding the toddler eating relish she had not served her. Police said Esther Mumba,...

By CHUSA SICHONE in Kawambwa and JULIUS PHIRI in Chipata – YOUTHS from a cross section of society yesterday celebrated their day with their representatives calling for more youth involvement in decision making at all...

By FRANCINA PHIRI  – THE United Nations (UN) resident coordinator Janet Rogan has called on authorities to ensure speedy resolution of cases involving juveniles in detention because the facilities are not appropriate for them. Ms...

By MOSES CHIMFWEMBE – AFRICAN governments have been implored to create gender-centric policies that address barriers in women’s right to health care. And the continent’s parliamentarians are pressing for an increase in domestic financing and...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has said more information regarding the Goods and Sales Tax (GST) is urgently needed as the April implementation deadline approaches. ZAM vice president-North Reuben GS...

By MAYA NTANDA – AN Educationist has emphasised on the vital role that education plays in the development of the country. Blessings University of Excellence (BLUE) Vice Chancellor Teddy Kamfwa said the institution provides relevant...

By MAYA NTANDA – A BUSINESS Executive has implored Government to simplify the process for businesses registration to stimulate investment prospects on the Copperbelt. Power Tools Buses proprietor Mbachi Nkwazi said efficiency should improve in...

By CASSEY KAYULA – THE Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) will soon embark on a new project which aims to catapult cashew as the country’s main foreign exchange earner. CEEC director general Likando Mukumbuta said...

By FRANCINA PHIRI – A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD cyclist of Kawambwa has died on the spot after being hit by a minibus as he cycled home from school. Bwalya Nsamba, a Grade nine pupil of Chishinga Secondary...