Former Finance Minister Katele Kalumba says the change of the orthodox way of taxation with respect to mineral royalties by taxing at the point of production rather than at the point of declaring dividends of profits is what is most striking in the 2015 national budget. Dr. Kalumba says much as this change is unorthodox in terms of how the ...

Opposition United Liberal Party President Sakwiba Sikota has charged that failure to release the final draft constitution within the promised week of Jubilee will symbolize a mentality of colonialism on the part of PF government. The Grand Coalition has disclosed that during its meeting with Justice Minister Edgar Lungu on Thursday, 16th October, he promised that the final draft constitution ...

Former Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Felix Mutati has advised government to begin paying more attention to the manufacturing industry stating that it is one of the viable sectors government can use to boost the economy. Mr. Mutati has told QFM News that government should ask themselves whether they are targeting the right investment that will benefit the people of ...

Opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) says there is need for decency and compassion in leadership in the country. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza has told Qfm news that the people of Zambia have themselves allowed the ruling Patriotic Front to behave in an arrogant and reckless manner. Mr. Mwanza says time has come for the people of Zambia to ...

Government says it is working at mechanizing agriculture production in a bid to double the food production levels to maximize on national food security. Defence Deputy Minister Joseph Lungu has told QFM News in an interview that his ministry is ensuring that Zambia National Service (ZNS) doubles its agricultural production in accordance with President Michael Sata’s recent directive. Colonel Lungu ...

National Restoration Party (NAREP) President Elias Chipimo says the Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) is justified to call for mass demonstrations over the wage freeze imposed by government on the public service. Mr. Chipimo has told QFM News that the unions will also be justified to call on their members to strike if government does not listen to their ...