Secretary to the Cabinet Rowland Msiska has announced the declaration of 14 days of national mourning in honour of President Michael Sata who died in London on Tuesday aged 77. Dr Msiska says the 14 days national mourning is effective from October 29. President Sata will be put to rest on Tuesday, 11th November at Embassy Park in Lusaka.

Attorney General Musa Mwenye has clarified that the decision by Cabinet to uphold the provisions of Article 38(2) of the constitution which allow the vice president to act as president whenever the office of president becomes vacant was informed by the fact that, although Justice Minister Edgar Lungu was acting President at the time of the death of President Michael ...

Film director Roman Polanski has been released after being questioned by prosecutors in Poland over sex offences in the US. He has been wanted by US police since 1977 after fleeing the country before he could be sentenced for having sex with a 13-year-old girl. US authorities contacted Polish officials as Polanski attended the opening of a Jewish museum in ...

The Zambia High Commission in London has announced that the programme for the repatriation of the remains of the beloved departed President Michael Chilufya Sata has been completed in readiness for the departure of the family and officials to Lusaka this evening, October, 31st, 2014. The Mission in conjunction with the Diocese of Westminster in London has organised a Requiem ...

The Islamic Council of Zambia has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the people of Zambia and the family of President Michael Sata on his passing. Islamic Council of Zambia President Suzyo Zimba says God has a purpose for taking the life of President Sata. Mr Zimba says Zambians should accept God’s will. Mr. Zimba says the Muslim community will always be ...

Former Finance Minister Katele Kalumba has cautioned that Zambia risks being plunged into an economic crisis if the transition period is not handled in a civilized manner. Dr. Kalumba notes that is it during times like these that the country’s currency the Kwacha has been fumbling against other global currencies. He says this shows that the country’s economy respond to ...

Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore says he will stay in power for a year under a transitional government, following a day of violent protests demanding his resignation. Earlier, demonstrators angered by his bid to extend his 27-year rule torched parliament and government buildings. Mr Compaore said he would hand over power once the transitional government had completed its 12-month term. ...

Former Patriotic Front Lusaka province Chairman Davies Chama says there is no need for PF members to panic or feel betrayed following Cabinet’s decision to confirm Vice President Guy Scott as acting President. Mr. Chama has told Qfm news in an interview that the constitution allows Dr Scott to act President being the substantive vice president. Mr. Chama explains that ...

Political Analyst Alex Ng’oma has described the late President Michael Sata as an exceptional and confident politician who stood his ground. Dr. Ng’oma has told QFM News in a telephone interview that Zambia has been robbed of true patriot and gallant politician who has managed to move the country to greater height during his three years in office. Political He ...