The opposition MMD Youths in Lusaka feels that the appointment of a Deputy Minister at State House is a welcome move and they believe Mulenga Sata will help President Edgar Lungu settle down in his new role. MMD Youth Wing Die Hard National Coordinator Bowman Lusambo has told QFM News in a statement that it is unfortunate that the decision ...

The opposition Movement for Multiparty and Democracy (MMD) top leadership in Lusaka says it has resolved to go to the convention as soon as possible. In a statement released to Q fm news today, MMD Lusaka District secretary Reuben Mambwe has called on the former party Chairman Kabinga Pande and the former party national secretary Muhabi Lungu to convene an ...

                                  The Zambia Rainbow coalition has charged that delays by President Edgar Lungu to appoint a full cabinet is causing anxiety and instability in market forces. Zambia rainbow coalition executive director Cleophus Phiri notes that it is high time that president Lungu puts up ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has charged that the appointment of women into senior government positions will contribute immensely to policy the balance of gender that for a long time have not benefitted the women folk. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says as an organization, they believe that the President’s appointments are not mere gestures of political appeasement ...

The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) has appealed to Republican President Edgar Lungu to maintain Public Service Management Division (PSMD) positions for continuity purposes. And FFTUZ has observed that the continued appointment of women in key positions by President Edgar Lungu is a clear indication that he wants to have an inclusive government. FFTUZ National Women’s Chairperson Charity ...

The National Restoration Party (NAREP) says it is waiting to see whether or not the Patriotic Front government under President Edgar Lungu will be able to demonstrate a measure of consistence that can give confidence to local and foreign investors. NAREP President Elias Chipimo says in order for the new government to give confidence to foreign and local investors, they ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is expecting President Edgar Lungu to give a clear direction to the constitution reform process in his address to parliament later this year. And YALI also wants to see how President Lungu’s administration intends to tackle the widening gap between the rich and the poor. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says there is need ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to appoint young people to positions of decision making the same way he has done with women. YALI President Andrew Nthewewe says young people are expectant that the administration of President Lungu will be an inclusive government. Mr. Nthewewe says government should also prioritize matters relating to young ...

                          The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) says it is keenly observing the exercise of the presidential powers in the appointment of ministers and other government officials. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says the President has the responsibility to ensure that the appointments are not based on ...

The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) says President Edgar Lungu should address the social, economic and political challenges in the country as he seeks to raise the country’s profile. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says in the last three years of the Patriotic Front government, the confidence of both bilateral and multilateral partners in the country has been eroded. Mr. Mwansa ...