Shamenda speaks tough on labour violence LABOUR and Social Security Minister Fackson Shamenda has warned that Government will not tolerate labour-related violence and assured workers of maximum protection. Mr Shamenda said he was saddened that a Zambian worker was killed when he was justifiably demanding his delayed salary in Ndola last week. He was speaking during the burial of Holland Kabaso, a resident of Chipulukusu Township who was shot dead on Thursday last week. He was buried at Mitengo Cemetery […]

11 Ndola rioters appear in court ELEVEN suspects who allegedly took part in rioting and looting shops owned by Somalis yesterday appeared before a Ndola magistrate’s court amid tight security. The 11 appeared before Magistrate Ben Akende charged with rioting, relating to the retaliation on Somalis after a Zambian worker was shot dead. Those who appeared were Patricia Mwape, 28, of Ndeke, Chanda Mutale, 32, of KX, Richard Mibenge, 19, of Ndeke, Thomas Chipasha, 34, of New Mushili, Jonathan Nkandu, […]

DNA clues to Queen of Sheba tale Clues to the origins of the Queen of Sheba legend are written in the DNA of some Africans, according to scientists. Genetic research suggests Ethiopians mixed with Egyptian, Israeli or Syrian populations about 3,000 years ago. This is the time the queen, mentioned in great religious works, is said to have ruled the kingdom of Sheba. The research, published in The American Journal of Human Genetics, also sheds light on human migration out […]

Kismayodaily wildlife awareness video: Lions threatened by roaring trade in bones Bones of lions increasingly being used as substitute for tiger bones in controversial Asian medicines. With tigers on the brink of extinction, lion bones are increasingly being used as a substitute in Asia, where some believe the bones of big cats can cure illnesses. Although there is no scientific proof that tiger or lion bones have any medicinal benefits, the demand continues to grow. Conservationists are now afraid that […]

Africa: BBC to launch Focus on Africa TV programme The BBC has announced its first dedicated weekday TV news programme focusing exclusively on Africa. Called BBC Focus On Africa, it will be broadcast from 18 June on BBC World News to audiences outside the UK. It will also be available on some free-to-air local TV stations in Africa which have partnered with the BBC. Komla Dumor and Sophie Ikenye will be the main presenters of the 30-minute programme which will […]