Monthly Archives: October 2014

Zambia bound to see more diversified investments – Youming

Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Yang Youming says as Zambia continues to record development it is bound to see more diversified investments from China. Mr. Youming says to this effect, China has already started diversifying its investments from mining to other sectors such as Agriculture. He has also observed that the massive infrastructure development Zambia has embarked on is indicative of ...

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Chisunka complains of minimal development under PF

Chief Chisunka of the Aushi Speaking people in Mansa District in Luapula Province says his chiefdom has seen minimal development under the PF leadership. Chief Chisunka has told QFM News in an interview that the PF promised the people in his chiefdom roads the promise which is yet to be honored. He notes that while other areas are experiencing massive ...

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Govt reminded to realize its responsibilities

Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Board Chairperson John Lijimu has advised government to realize that it has a role and responsibility to provide food, good health and education services to the people of Zambia. Mr. Lijimu says food, good health and education should be government’s top priorities and not infrastructure alone, stating that infrastructure development on its own is ...

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Join fight against graft, tribalism- Church asked

Government has appealed to the Church to join the fight against corruption, tribalism and lawlessness in the country. Gender and Child Development Minister Inonge Wina says the Church should fight vices such as corruption and tribalism using its role of promoting ethical morals, stating that the vices are detrimental to the development of the nation. Ms Wina, who is also ...

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MNCRD’s education sensitizations set for rural areas

Media Network on Child Rights and Development (MNCRD) says it has targeted to sensitize people in rural areas on the importance of education. MNCRD Executive Director Henry Kabwe says his organizations wants children in rural areas to have access to education just like any other child. Mr. Kabwe says most children in rural areas are not aware of their education ...

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Kalaba ignites Zambia to life

Zambia beat Niger 3-0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Wednesday to end their three match winless Group F drought. The victory put Zambia firmly back on the road to Marrakech in the 2015 Africa Cup qualifiers after picking up just two points prior. All three goals came in the second half after a first 45 minutes of missed ...

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Changala accuses media of spreading hatred

Civil rights activist Brebner Changala has observed that Zambia is drifting into a dangerous direction owing to the culture of hatred being spread by the media. Mr. Changala says the Zambian society is being saturated with hatred mainly peddled by some media houses who seem to have differences with particular individuals in the Patriotic Front (PF) government. He has told ...

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Changala accuses media of spreading hatred

Civil rights activist Brebner Changala has observed that Zambia is drifting into a dangerous direction owing to the culture of hatred being spread by the media. Mr. Changala says the Zambian society is being saturated with hatred mainly peddled by some media houses who seem to have differences with particular individuals in the Patriotic Front (PF) government. He has told ...

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ZEMA urges Zambians to celebrate Jubilee

Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has encouraged Zambians to celebrate the country’s 50th independence anniversary by uplifting the their living standard through promotion of environmental protection by addressing waste management. ZEMA Communications manager Ireen Chipili told QFM in an interview that Zambians should celebrate 50 years of independence by realizing the importance of protecting the environment if the country is ...

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China still major development partner – Ngwenya

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretary General Sindiso Ngwenya has observed that China still remains a major development partner on a win-win basis to COMESA member countries and Africa in general. Mr. Sindiso says this partnership has been demonstrated through many ways including the 20 million dollars of credit line to African countries which China provided in ...

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