Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will do everything possible to bring to justice those who committed the “vile and cynical” murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov. In a telegram to Mr Nemtsov’s mother, published on the Kremlin website, Mr Putin offered condolences and praised Mr Nemtsov’s openness and honesty. Mr Nemtsov was shot four times in the back ...

Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga has described the hinted possible merger of the ruling PF and opposition MMD as being an over statement. Dr. Mwaanga does not think any merger between the two political parties can be possible with the current state of the MMD which appears to have three wings as was evidenced during the January 20th 2015 presidential election. ...

Political party leaders in the country have been called upon to tone down on their current levels of politicking. Opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is disappointed that the elevated levels of politicking in the country has reached the extents of party followers being killed. APC president Nason Msoni has told Qfm News by telephone that all political party leaders have ...

Manchester United have not challenged for the title because they do not have a 20-goal-a-season striker, according to manager Louis van Gaal. United’s top Premier League scorer this season is Robin van Persie with 10. In contrast, Diego Costa and Sergio Aguero have scored 17 each for Chelsea and Manchester City respectively. “It is true,” said Van Gaal. “Robin van ...

President Obama has led tributes to Leonard Nimoy, the US actor who played Mr Spock in the cult sci-fi series Star Trek, who has died aged 83. “I loved Spock,” said Mr Obama. Nimoy died in Los Angeles on Friday. His son Adam said he died of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is often caused by smoking. His career ...

The ruling PF in Shibuyunji District says alleged revelations by opposition UPND president Hakainde Hichilema that he accesses office of the president (OP) information before President Edgar Lungu does are unacceptable. PF Shibuyunji District chairman Joseph Kasonde has warned that civil servants that are undermining President Lungu’s administration in this manner by allegedly working with Mr. Hichilema should have themselves ...

The Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) has arrested three (3) people in Kafue town for being in possession of raw ivory. ZAWA assistant public relations officer carol Mulenga has told Qfm News in a statement that the three are Benny Mujika, 33 of Matiangwe Village Chirundu, Christopher Simoonga 41, of Hante Village Siavonga and Wilson Kapupula 38, of Hante village Siavonga ...

Aspiring Munali Member of Parliament Patrick Mungo has added his voice in calling on the Patriotic Front government to ensure the timely enactment of a People driven constitution. Mr. Mungo is of the view if the country’s new constitution is to be considered people driven it must also have amendments to reduce on the excessive power of the Head of ...

The opposition ZDDM has announced its plan of introducing a new mode of democracy with the aim of reuniting the Zambian people in 2016. The ZDDM wants to broaden its campaign to save the country from what it is calling self destruction through the introduction of Direct Democracy. In a statement to Qfm News ZDDM president Edwin Sakala says his ...

The opposition MMD says it is hopes that professionalism in Zambia’s judiciary will be maintained now that the country has a substantive Chief Justice. MMD president Nevers Mumba says it is also the expectation of the Zambian people that the Judiciary will take back its good reputation. Dr. Mumba has told Qfm News by telephone that his party particularly expects ...