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The Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection has demanded for an explanation from the authorities on the contrasting trends between the inflation which has been declining and the cost of living which is on the upward trajectory. The Basic Needs and nutrition Basket which monitors the cost of living at the household level for Lusaka has […]
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face on stage at the Oscars after the comic made a joke about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. “Jada, can’t wait for GI Jane 2,” he said, in an apparent reference to her shaved hairdo – a result of the hair loss condition alopecia. Smith walked on […]
The Opposition Patriotic Front-PF-Party says Former President Edgar Chagwa’s Lungu’s remarks on ‘Hypocrisy’ after the burial of Late Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda was on point. PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Raphael Nakacinda says there has been a growing trend of hypocrisy in the country where people especially politicians are only appreciated when they die. […]
Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda died on Friday aged 85. He had announced in 2020 that he was battling against colon cancer. Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda has died at the age of 85 after a long battle with colon cancer. His son Andrew Banda announced the former leader’s death on Friday. “He is gone”, […]
Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea face an uncertain future but has vowed the team will keep competing on the pitch. Chelsea won 3-1 at Norwich hours after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government. “As long as we have enough shirts and a bus to drive to the games, we’ll be there and will […]
Kitwe central police has picked a body of a male person identified as Chanda Barry of house number MN 265 mukuba natwange occupation Contractor, Aged 42 years. Information obtained from his wife Dorica Kalundo is that her husband has been planning to kill himself after his business collapsed and had his house hold goods grabbed […]
The Energy Regulation Board says it has not received any application from ZESCO limited to change its connection fees. In a statement availed to Diamond News, ERB Public Relations Manager, Namukolo Kasumpa, says the purported revision of connection fees do not have the approval of ERB and must therefore be considered null and void. Ms. […]
Electoral Expert Macdonald Chipenzi has disagreed with the European Union Election Observation Mission’s recommendation to do away with the Grade 12 academic qualification for one to aspire for elective political position. Mr. Chipenzi says with the decentralization process is at its peak and having Councilors, mayors council chairpersons, Members of Parliament, Ministers and Presidents who […]
Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final with Sadio Mane on target to help them overcome Burkina Faso. In an eventful game, VAR chalked off two Senegal penalties, with Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi injured during the events of the first. Abdou Diallo and Idrissa Gueye put Senegal in charge before […]
The Zambia Meteorological Department says the Tropical Storm Ana has been weakening as it moves westwards from Southern, Western Province into Angola. Meteorologist Bethsheba Musonda says although the system is weakening, it is expected to enhance rainfall over Southern and Western province in the next 24hrs to 48 hrs. She notes that the system moved […]
