The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has officially launched its door to door campaign in Lusaka’s Matero Constituency. Speaking during the launch of the campaign, UNPD Matero Constituency Campaign Manager Tommy Michelo used the occasion to urge the party’s polling agents to be alert and protect the cast votes during the 20th January presidential election. And Mr. Michelo, ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has charged that the reasons given by Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba with regards PF President Edgar Lungu’s visit to Zimbabwe are not convincing. YALI governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says matters that are internal to Zambia’s politics must be left to Zambian politics and that the excuse by Mr. Kalaba is not satisfying. Mr. ...

Government is confident that HIV transmission will continue to decrease across the country and achieve the HIV free nation status. Speaking during the honoring of twelve HIV champions by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Lusaka today, Health Minister Joseph Kasonde says more than 600, 000 people are currently on life saving Anti-Retroviral medication. Dr. Kasonde ...

Fifteen people have been apprehended in connection with the beating up of a man dressed in UPND party regalia and smashing of two vehicles by criminal elements at the intercity bus terminus. According to a statement issued to Qfm News by the Police public relations unit, the 15 are currently being screened. Police say all those who will be confirmed ...

More than two hundred households have been left homeless after Zambia Wildlife Authority officers burnt down their homes for encroaching on Lukusuzi National Park in Lumezi constituency in Lundazi district. Lumezi Member of Parliament Isaac Banda has told Parliament today that ZAWA officers armed with guns early this morning ordered the affected people out of their homes before setting on ...

Andres Iniesta was relieved Barcelona could secure home advantage in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Luis Enrique’s side finished the first round as winners of Group F with a 3-1 over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, ensuring they will face one of the group runners-up in the knockout stages. All pool winners are drawn away from home in the opening ...

Hong Kong police are arresting pro-democracy activists and clearing the main protest camp at Admiralty, after more than two months of demonstrations. Many left as bailiffs and police removed the camp’s barricades but some vowed to stay despite police warnings. Police began their operation early on Thursday in what is widely seen as the final act in the long-running protests. ...

Real Madrid face Almeria in La Liga on Friday aiming to extend their record winning run to 20 matches but injuries are beginning to take their toll. Ancelotti’s side have been in blistering form and a 4-0 victory over Ludogorets in the Champions League on Tuesday set a new Spanish record of 19 wins in all competitions. Injuries are becoming ...

The results of the 2014 Foreign Private Investment and Investor Perception survey show that Foreign Direct Investment inflows into Zambia grew by 21.3% to US$2.1 billion in 2013. Speaking during a dissemination workshop in Lusaka today, Bank of Zambia Governor Michael Gondwe says from US$1.7 billion recorded in 2012 driven largely by investments in mining and manufacturing sectors, an analysis ...

The United Party for National Development (UPND) says its disturbed by continued reports of its being attacked especially in bus stops, markets, and other places during ongoing campaigns. UPND Vice President Richard Kapita says the party is further receiving reports of its campaign materials such as posters and billboards being torn down and defaced. Mr Kapita says as a peaceful ...