By KALUNGA MWAPE ECONOMIST Rita Mkandawire says the effective management of inflation by the United Party for National Development government is expected to gradually result in a more manageable cost of living for Zambians. Ms. Mkandawire says the easing of food inflation is a positive indicator that prices of some essential commodities are beginning […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has directed that disciplinary action be taken against public officers who engaged in political activities without resigning before May 15, 2026. Kangwa said the officers violated the Public Service Code of Ethics by remaining in government posts while participating in politics. He spoke in Lusaka at the opening of […]

Khamenei warns against division amid US negotiations Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged lawmakers not to turn political differences into division, in a message to parliament as its speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, leads Tehran’s negotiating team in talks with the United States. The message, issued to mark the anniversary of the opening of Iran’s parliament […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Accuses US and Israel of Trying to Force Tehran Into “Surrender” Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilize Iran and force the country into “surrender” amid the growing regional conflict. In remarks broadcast on Iranian state television, Khamenei claimed foreign powers were using military […]

Doubts deepen over Khamenei’s role in Tehran’s US talks A source close to the Tehran-Washington negotiations told Iran International there are doubts over whether Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the Islamic Republic’s negotiating team are fully coordinated with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The source said there were serious ambiguities over how much Khamenei knows about the […]

Iran security official meets Taliban defense minister in Moscow Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met Taliban Defense Minister Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid in Moscow on Wednesday, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported. Bagheri told Mujahid that the United States and Israel were the “common enemies” of countries in the region […]

US-Iran Conflict Escalates After Strikes Near Bandar Abbas and Retaliatory Missile Launches The latest military confrontation between the United States and Iran has sharply escalated following a series of strikes and counterstrikes across the Persian Gulf region. According to reports, United States Central Command launched drone and missile strikes targeting an Iranian drone control facility […]

Makeup has become a major part of beauty culture across the world, including in Zambia. Many women use makeup to boost confidence, enhance appearance, express creativity, or simply feel good about themselves. However, relationship experts and social discussions continue raising questions about how some men view excessive makeup on women. While beauty remains personal and […]

The Lusaka City Council has announced the partial closure of selected roads across Lusaka to pave way for the upcoming Wonderful Group Marathon 2026. According to a public notice issued by the Council, the road closures will take effect from Saturday, 30th May 2026 to Sunday, 7th June 2026. The notice advises motorists and members […]

By Alice Lubasi Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has directed that appropriate action be taken against all public officers who participated in political activities without formally resigning before May 15, 2026, and are still serving in Government offices. Mr. Kangwa said such officers violated the Public Service Code of Ethics (Red Book) and must […]