Cart is empty ROGERS KALERO THE Kitwe City Council (KCC) has received K6 million from government as its February allocation for the Cash-for-Work (CFW) programme which has set the stage for poverty alleviation and economic empowerment KCC Public Relations Officer Emmanuel Lupikisha said the funds will be directly allocated to the payment of 10, 025 beneficiaries, compensating them […]
Neuron groups in mice spinal cord found responsible for encoding different types of pain
Humans and other animal species can experience many types of pain throughout the course of their lives, varying in intensity, unpleasantness and origin. Several past neuroscience studies have explored the neural underpinnings of pain, yet the processes supporting the ability to distinguish different types of physical pain are not fully understood.
Slashed federal funding cancels vaccine clinics amid measles surge
More than a dozen vaccination clinics were canceled in Pima County, Arizona.
Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees
Because of past fraud by rogue brokers, some Affordable Care Act policyholders may get an unexpected tax bill this season.
VA research stalls under hiring freeze
One hundred years ago, scientific research began at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, eventually yielding discoveries like the implantable pacemaker, the nicotine patch and the concept of a CT scan.
UPND-NDC faction alliance cracking
ROGERS KALERO CRACKS are emerging in the UPND-NDC faction alliance with some leaders in Kitwe and Eastern Province accusing the ruling party of sidelining its alliance partners when it comes to appointments, giving priority to the ruling party’s members National Democratic Congress (NDC) Kitwe district chairlady Fernanda Salasa Chikanya said her faction members have not […]
Arrest Jean Kapata’s attackers, demands women’s activist
NATION REPORTER PROMINENT women’s rights activist Mary Mulenga has strongly condemned the recent attack on Professor Nkandu Luo, Jean Kapata, and other women, describing the incident as “barbaric” and calling for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators. In an interview, Ms Mulenga said she was deeply shocked that such acts of violence against women could […]
‘Zambia deserves ethical leadership’
HOPE MUSONDA ZAMBIA is in urgent need of responsible, ethical and caring leadership as the country nears the 2026 general election, Zhané Mwila Chungu, a 26-year-old female politician has said. Ms Chungu, a member of the the Democratic Union Party of Zambia (DUPZ) has emphasised that it is important the country should have ethical and […]
RNA-based blood test identifies Parkinson’s before symptoms appear
Researchers have developed a simple and cost-effective blood test capable of detecting Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms emerge, comparing the current state of diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases to the fight against cancer 50 years ago—when most cases were identified too late for effective treatment.
Judgement for Mfuwe MP Mabonga in seditious case set for May 7
GRACE CHAILE MFUWE Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament Maureen Mabonga is set to receive judgement on May 7, 2025, in the Lusaka Magistrates Court, presided over by Senior Magistrate Trevor Kasanda. Mabonga faces charges of seditious practices, which could result in a minimum seven-year sentence and the loss of her Mfuwe seat if convicted. […]