Patriotic Front president Edgar Lungu has maintained that he is as fit as fiddle and will not die in office contrary to what some opposition political parties have been suggesting. Speaking when he addressed a rally at Chongwe primary school in Chongwe this afternoon, Mr. Lungu says he enjoys good health and that he intends to finish what Late President ...

UPND Campaign Manager Dipak Patel says it is disappointing that the civil service, which is supposed to be non-partisan and a professional cornerstone of any functioning democracy is being misused for political advantage to try and influence the outcome of the 20th January 2015 election. Commenting on the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s revelation that some District Commissioners are imposing lists ...

The Global Fund under the new funding model has awarded Zambia US$158 million for HIV and Tuberculosis and US$82 million for malaria. This will be implemented by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Community Development Mother and Child Health and Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) over a three year period beginning 2015. Speaking during the signing ceremony of the ...

The Grand Coalition on the demand for a new people driven constitution has launched a “no constitution no vote” campaign ahead of the January 20th, 2015 Presidential election against presidential candidates who have refused to sign the social contract. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka this afternoon, Coalition Chairperson Fr Leonard Chiti says the coalition has also resolved to ...

Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) President Nevers Mumba has appealed to the people of Kapiri Mposhi not to experiment with leadership in the forthcoming presidential election. Speaking when he addressed a rally at Ndeke grounds in Kapiri Mposhi district this afternoon, Dr Mumba says there is no need for Zambians to continue suffering because God has already chosen a leader ...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has threatened to end the campaign before the scheduled end date of 19th January, 2015 if the unfolding political violence and intolerance in various parts of the country continues. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna in a statement to QFM News says the Commission further calls on the Zambia Police Service to ensure that perpetrators ...

When the world saw First Daughter Malia Obama rocking a Pro Era t-shirt, it was almost like an unofficial presidential endorsement for the Brooklyn based Hip Hop crew. But according to Gawker, the White House is now trying to find out how that picture of the 16-year-old made its way to the Internet. A representative for P.E. front man Joey Bada$$ told ...

After the rapper claimed that the Fox drama’s marketing materials were similar to his series ‘Power,’ the Oscar nominee tweeted, ‘I pay attention to dollars not cents.’ In a recent interview, she also said that she didn’t ‘take offense’ to his comments. 50 Cent isn’t a fan of the new hip hop drama “Empire” — but the show’s star Taraji ...

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has become the first player to be named Confederation of African Football African Footballer of the Year four years in a row. Toure, 31, was nominated after playing a pivotal role in winning the Premier League and League Cup. He also helped Ivory Coast qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Toure beat off ...

Chelsea assistant coach Steven Holland believes it is “impossible” for the club to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi due to Financial Fair Play restrictions. The Argentine superstar is reportedly unhappy at Barcelona, but Blues assistant coach Steve Holland is adamant that Uefa’s Financial Fair Play regulations prevent any deal. Messi’s future has been the subject of intense speculation ever since ...