The legal fallout from the Constitutional Court’s decision on Bill 7 continues, with Members of Parliament cited for contempt now seeking permission to file their responses out of time.The contempt proceedings were initiated by petitioners Munir Zulu and Celestine Mukandila, who argued that parliamentary officials and MPs ignored the court’s June 27 ruling that declared…

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says the Economics and Financial Crimes Court has ordered Mweene Mweemba and Sydney Kunda to pay the Authority more than K5.5 million after they were convicted of smuggling alcoholic beverages into the country, contrary to the Customs and Excise Act.According to ZRA, the two men, acting together with others, smuggled…

Facebook Twitter Print Email Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined by 75 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary data released on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), which warned of remaining outbreak risks.“While cases have reduced, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in…

Facebook Twitter Print Email The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians and aid workers are paying a devastating price as humanitarian operations are increasingly targeted.In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq on Saturday, the UN chief said nearly 10 million people – “more…

Facebook Twitter Print Email Fresh airstrikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours have put civilians at renewed risk and compounded months of hardship, the UN said on Tuesday, warning that humanitarian needs continue to outpace access and capacity.UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists at the regular news briefing in New…

Facebook Twitter Print Email Although women are more likely than young men to pursue higher education, they make up only 35 per cent of science graduates. Across the world, a significant gender gap persists at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines due to lack of research funding, gender stereotypes, and discriminatory workplace practices. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said…