The Zambia Police Service has warned political parties against violating the electoral code of conduct in tomorrow’s by-elections. Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga Chanda has told Qfm news in a statement that there is need for stakeholders to abide to the electoral rules. Ms Chanda says Police are geared to provide security and protect all electorates by ensuring that they exercise ...

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has described Justice Minister Edgar Lungu’s willingness to discuss the stalled constitution making process as a step in the right direction. ZCTU president Leonard Hikaumba has told Qfm News in an interview that Mr. Lungu’s stance gives hope to the constitution making process especially that the Zambian people have been waiting for the ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has hailed the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) for showing minimal interference in the operations of the public media since they took over office three years ago. FODEP Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi has told QFM News in an interview that the PF administration has had little interference in the operations of the public media compared ...

The Centre for Disability Development Research, Law and Policy has advised Government to review the penal code Act no.87 and ensure that child negligence is made a criminal offence. Dr Charles Mwape who is policy analyst for SADC and Inclusive Development Advisor says government should criminalize child negligence for the sake of many children in Zambia who have been rejected ...

The Press Association of Zambia (PAZA) has observed that changing media heads every year at the Times of Zambia is not the solution to the challenges the institution is facing. PAZA Executive Secretary Patson Phiri has told QFM News that the association is very much disappointment that the Times of Zambia board has refused to renew the contract of Managing ...

Political analyst Alex Ng’oma says Zambians should now be convinced that President Michael Sata is discharging his official duties following his reappearance in the public following wild speculations about his state of health. Dr Ng’oma has told Qfm News in an interview that it is clear that President Sata’s reappearance has changed public debate which was recently centered on his ...

The Rural Electrification Authority (R.E.A) has been found with a case to answer and subsequently put on its defence by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for terminating the employment of three employees who reported suspected corrupt activities at the institution to the Anti-Corruption Commission. In March this year, the Anti- Corruption Commission instituted legal proceedings against the Authority for terminating the ...

The Drug Enforcement Commission through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit has arrested a 50 year-old Zimbabwean national for attempting to obtain money by false pretences contrary to the laws of Zambia. Commission Spokesperson Theresa Katongo says Thomas Mutano on dates unknown but between 1st January, 2011 and 31st March, 2014 in his capacity as Director of Pyvate Investments Limited, a ...

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended political parties participating in tomorrow’s five parliamentary by-elections for conducting peaceful campaigns. The by-elections will be held in Solwezi Central, Zambezi West, Mkushi South, Kasenengwa and Vubwi constituencies. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe tells QFM News in a statement that the peaceful campaigns by political parties are ...

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says there is need to invest in the local manufacturing sector in order to address the high cost of essential commodities. JCTR Programme Officer Social and Economic Development, Musonda Kabinga says the high cost of essential commodities can be attributed to the country’s over dependence on imports. He says this has resulted in ...