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Polling stations have opened across Uganda for presidential and parliamentary elections, amid increasing tension and an internet shutdown. Journalists in Uganda have been posting pictures and videos of queues at polling stations in the capital, Kampala, and across the country. Polls opened at 07:00 local time (04:00GMT) and are scheduled to close at 16:00 (13:00GMT), […]
The family of first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda have refuted claims that he has died.His son Tilyenji Kaunda in an interview with the media says Dr. Kaunda is alive and doing fine.He says he is currently at his residence in State Lodge.His handler Rodrick Ngolo has told the media that Dr. Kaunda has never been […]
Rapper and producer Dr Dre, one of hip-hop’s most successful and influential stars, is being treated in hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm. The 55-year-old was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday, TMZ reported. In a post on Instagram, he said: “I’m doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team.” […]
COVID-19, has taken the life of well-known and popular Granddaddy’s Shoka Nyama DJ, Nano.
ZAMBIA is likely to receive the first consignment of coronavirus vaccine by next month and priority will be given to frontline health workers, Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) director general Victor Mukonka has said.Professor Mukonka said a national coordination committee has been put in place to oversee preparations for the coming of the vaccine.He […]
Lecturers and other Academic Staff at the Copperbelt University CBU in kitwe have finally been paid their delayed two months salaries.Copperbelt University Academics Union CBU AU General Secretary Willie Ngosa has confirmed the development to Diamond News today.Mr. Ngosa says the CBU staff received their delayed December salaries last Thursday.The lecturers who last week threatened […]
Argentina’s Congress has legalised abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy, a ground-breaking move for a region that has some of the world’s most restrictive termination laws. Senators voted in favour of the bill after a marathon session with 38 in favour, 29 against and one abstention. Until now, abortions were only permitted in […]
Frank Lampard’s situation at Chelsea could “turn ugly” if they do not go on a winning run soon, says their former striker Chris Sutton. The Blues would have gone top of the Premier League with a win at Everton on 12 December. But Monday’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa means they have taken four points from five matches […]
The Zambia Police Service has instituted investigations to impound all buses that were involved in ferrying cadres to police headquarters in Lusaka when UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema was being interrogated. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says more than 32 buses full of cadres were spotted last week Wednesday. Mrs. Katongo disclosed this to ZNBC news in […]
ZESCO Limited says the load shedding hours will be reduced during the festive season. ZESCO Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu says customers will now be experiencing up to 4 hours of load shedding with effect from today 23rd December 2020 to 2nd January 2021. Ms. Zulu notes that the decision is necessitated by the expected […]
