Veteran Politician Sikota Wina has urged politicians intending to shun the 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations to show good leadership and mobilize their members and be part of the celebrations. Mr. Wina says the event should not be mistaken for a political event, stating that there are so many reasons to celebrate the peace and unity the country has been experiencing ...

The Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) says it is excited by government’s decision to reduce its shareholding in ZCCM Investments Holding Plc to 60 percent from 87 percent. In his 2015 budget speech to Parliament last Friday, Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda disclosed that government’s decision to reduce its shareholding in ZCCM, will allow 27 percent shares to be sold to Zambian ...

he Zambian Voice says former President Rupiah Banda’s can only stand a chance of being reelected President in the absence of the Michael Sata factor. Executive Director Chilufya Tayali says he believes that apart from President Sata there is no one else from the current crop of politicians who can match former President Banda in an election. Mr. Tayali observes ...

Mozambique High Commissioner to Zambia Jeronimo Chivavi has hailed the Zambian government for its commitment to promoting peace and unity which Zambian has enjoyed since independence. Ambassador Chivavi says his country has continued to enjoy good relations with Zambia and that a lot has been achieved through this relationship. He has told QFM News that Mozambique feels honored and humbled ...

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has called for an evaluation of the government imposed wage freeze to ascertain its impact on the civil service. SACCORD’s call comes in the wake of increased demands by the labour movement unions for the wage freeze to be lifted owing to the current economic conditions in the country ...

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed shock at the recent statement by Justice Minister Edgar Lungu expressing doubt on the possibility of releasing the final draft constitution during the country’s golden jubilee celebration. ZCTU president Leonard Hikaumba has told Qfm news in an interview that it is unfortunate that tax payers’ money has continued to be used ...

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM), Private Entrepreneurship Programme (PEP) Zambia and the Chambers of Mines of Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see local manufacturers benefit from the US$5 billion mining companies spend annually on international supplies. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lusaka today, ZAM Member Roseta Chabala says the move will help local manufacturers ...