Govt changes the name Comprehensive Sexuality Education to Life Skills and Health Education Framework

 GOVERNMENT has dismissed claims that the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) introduced in the curriculum for learners promotes homosexuality. Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima said the book stands to help the country combat early teen pregnancy which has been an issue. He however, said due to concerns on the book being referred to as CSE, it […]

ZRA to recover over K22 million in taxes

 THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court has convicted two Copperbelt based companies for tax evasion involving over K22 million contrary to the Value Added Tax Act. In a media statement, ZRA corporate communications manager Oliver Nzala said this follows a judgment delivered against Santorin Investments Limited Company and its director Victor Mwansa 33, and Junsheng […]

Luapula Deputy Permanent Secretary, and two District Commissioners charged, police say

 LUAPULA Province Deputy Permanent Secretary and two District Commissioners who were arrested as being part of an arrangement to transport a stolen minerals Sugilite have been charged with Conveying property reasonably suspected to be stolen. The charge also includes carrying out mining operations without a license which is against the law. Roy Mwansa, who is […]

Jane Mazimba launches new book, Catching F.I.R.E lays out practical steps towards wealth creation

 MULTIPLE Award winning personal finance Educator Jane Mazimba has announced the launch of her new book Catching F.I.R.E, an informative and practical guide to helping people journey towards building wealth. Catching F.I.R.E comes with each chapter containing weekly suggestions designed to help the reader set goals, identify their core values, evaluate their financial; position, start saving, […]

Surge in nitrous oxide abuse: New guidelines to help clinicians recognize cases and prevent spinal cord damage

Recommendations from research published today on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord damage caused by nitrous oxide abuse have been simultaneously adopted as official clinical practice guidelines by the Association of British Neurologists. The unprecedented speed in translating research into practice is necessary as medical cases of nitrous oxide abuse surge in parallel with increased use of what is now the second most popular recreational drug among young people in the UK.