People’s party President Mike Mulongoti says the first major task for the Patriotic Front government following the elections of 20th January is to unite the people of Zambia. Mr. Mulongoti notes that the country has emerged divided after the presidential election because certain tribes feel left out. Mr. Mulongoti says everyone should be made to feel part of the country ...

                            President Edgar Lungu has been implored to seriously address the issue of unemployment among youths in the country. Aspiring Kabwata Member of Parliament Clement Tembo says President Lungu’s tenure provides an opportunity for young people to attain better lives. Mr. Tembo says President Lungu should therefore ...

Former Church of God Overseer Bishop John Mambo has charged that the recognition of Henry Kanyanta Sosala as Paramount Chief Chitimukulu should go with an apology. Bishop Mambo has told QFM News that government should apologize to the Mwenelubemba for the mistreatment he suffered during the time government refused to recognize him. Bishop Mambo adds that though the recognition has ...

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has called on importers to be more patriotic to Zambia with respect to the quality of products they bring into the country. CCPC Director for Consumer Protection Brian Lingela says Zambians should not be subjected to substandard and counterfeit products. Mr Lingela says such products are not only health hazards but also robs ...

Andy Murray came storming back after a poor start to beat Tomas Berdych and reach his fourth Australian Open final. The British number one lost a tense first set but recovered to win 6-7 (6-8) 6-0 6-3 7-5. It will be the sixth seed’s eighth Grand Slam final and first working with Amelie Mauresmo, with ex-coach Dani Vallverdu now in ...

The Law Association of Zambia says there is need for government to ensure that all Zambians feel they are participating in the governance of the country. In a post election statement, LAZ President George Chisanga says this is in view of the apparent tribal and regional voting patterns that appear to be rooted in apparent feelings of disenfranchisement. Mr Chisanga ...

The annual rate of inflation for the month of January 2015 has marginally decreased to 7.7% from 7.9 recorded in December 2014. Speaking during the Central Statistical Office (CSO) monthly bulletin release this morning, CSO Acting Director Goodson Sinyenga says the annual rate of inflation increased for clothing and footwear, routine house maintenance and miscellaneous goods and services, while it ...

Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for urgent reconsideration of the wage freeze imposed on public service workers. ZCTU President Nkole Chishimba says the wage freeze still remains illegal and a threat to harmonious industrial relations. Mr. Chishimba says ZCTU is in this regard requesting government to encourage social dialogue in order to create an atmosphere of mutual ...

President Edgar Lungu has left for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the African Union summit, his first international trip since taking office on 25th January. President Lungu left at 08:53 hours this morning aboard the presidential Challenger jet accompanied by First Lady Esther Lungu. The President was seen off by Vice President Inonge Wina, Ministers and other senior government and ...

The museum thinks the change will increase the wow factor for visitors. But it also believes the whale can better convey all the cutting-edge science conducted at the institution. That is something a plaster-cast model of a Diplodocus skeleton – as familiar and as popular as it has become – can no longer do effectively. “Everyone loves ‘Dippy’, but it’s ...