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Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could jeopardize over $1 billion in annual aid. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured Goma, a city of two million, despite international calls for a ceasefire. The UK and other Western nations accuse Rwanda of supporting the rebels, a claim Kigali denies. British Foreign Minister David Lammy warned that Rwanda’s actions threaten its aid, including £32 million ($39.8 million) from the UK, stating that violations of territorial integrity cannot be tolerated. The conflict in the DRC has resulted in significant humanitarian concerns, with thousands displaced and many more affected by the violence. The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire an...

By TROY MUKUPA The Zambian government has announced that it cannot intervene to stop the termination of CAMNET TV's channel on DSTV and GOTV platforms. This decision comes after a thorough investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), which found that the termination is a contractual matter between CAMNET TV and MultiChoice Africa Holdings. The controversy began when Mrs. Victoria Chiluba, the widow of CAMNET TV's founder, Pastor Moses Chiluba, appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to save the channel from being removed. However, the Ministry of Information and Media, led by Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana, has concluded that there is no legal basis for the government to intervene. According to a statement issued by Mr. Kawana, the ...

.....as South Africa loses 13 peace keepers...President Paul Kagame Wrote; Paul Kagame I held two conversations this week with President Ramaphosa on the situation in Eastern DRC, including earlier today. What has been said about these conversations in the media by South African officials and President Ramaphosa himself contains a lot of distortion, deliberate attacks, and even lies. If words can change so much from a conversation to a public statement, it says a lot about how these very important issues are being managed. A few important clarifications for the record:1. The Rwanda Defence Force is an army, not a militia.2. SAMIDRC is not a peacekeeping force, and it has no place in this situation. It was authorized by SADC as a belligerent force engaging in offensive combat operati...

The fundamental difference between an insurance scheme and a public health fund lies in their scope and structure of benefits. An insurance scheme is designed to provide specific, limited coverage based on the contributions of its members. Conversely, a public health fund operates on a broader scale, aiming to provide universal health services without necessarily tying benefits to individual contributions. THE CORE PROBLEM: UNLIMITED COVERAGE Globally, insurance schemes are built on a delicate balance between contributions and payouts. For NHIMA, contributions are primarily sourced from formal sector employees and their employers, supplemented by voluntary contributors. However, the absence of defined limits on benefits has disrupted this balance. Members and their dependents can acc...

Chipangali Constituency, Zambia - In a move that has been hailed as a major break-through in the country's education sector, the introduction of free education has transformed the lives of thousands of students in Chipangali constituency. Chipangali Constituency has undergone significant transformations in its education sector, thanks to the tireless efforts of Andrew Z Lubusha. Lubusha, the Chipangali lawmaker, has been instrumental in championing this initiative, ensuring inclusivity and equity, particularly for the girl-child, whose enrollment numbers have notably increased. Historically, girls faced significant challenges in accessing education, but Lubusha's efforts have bridged this gap, ensuring that both boys and girls benefit equally. "It's essential that we ensure not on...