Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the US charts with It’s My Party aged 16 in 1963 has died, aged 68. Her partner of 33 years, Lois Sasson, confirmed she had died of lung cancer at a New York city hospital. Gore’s hits include feminist anthem You Don’t Own Me and the Oscar-nominated Out Here On My Own from 1980 film ...

The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) says there is nothing Sinister about the increase in retirement age by the government. PIA Manager for Pensions Goodson Kasoso says the authority supports the move taken by government to increase the retirement age from 55 to 65 saying it will benefit retirees immensely. Speaking at the just ended Bank of Zambia Financial Literacy ...

Expelled MMD national women’s Chairperson Faustina Sinyangwe says MMD women will only support a president who will be elected at the convention. Ms. Sinyangwe has told Qfm news that she personally feels that the past can be reversed and a new chapter open in the former ruling party. She says she strongly believe that regardless of what the former ruling ...

Political activist Dante Saunders says he is not bothered by President Edgar Lungu’s decision to work with most Ministers late President Michael Sata considered useless. Mr. Saunders says what is important is for President Lungu to deliver on the expectation of the Zambian people. Mr Saunders has told Qfm News in an interview that what is also of interest to ...

International Institute of Democracy and Conflict Resolution (IIDCR) says the call by the Grand Coalition on the people driven constitution for the adoption of the new constitution through a national referendum is unattainable. In a letter dated 17th February to the Grand Coalition Spokesperson and copied to President Edgar Lungu among others, IIDCR President Tresford Chomba says considering that Article ...

Cabinet has approved the contraction of a loan amounting to US$ 75 million from the World Bank and a further $39 million from the African Development Bank meant for the rehabilitation of Kariba Dam Wall which is being undertaken by the governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today, Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili says ...

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says there is need for good leadership and consistent economic policy from the new administration of President Edgar Lungu even as they settle down. The JCTR in a statement notes that the conflicting statements from the President, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Commerce on the new mining tax regime as ...

A 44-year old man who allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of his sixteen old biological daughter today appeared in the Lusaka Magistrate court for explanation of the charge. Rodgers Mayavu of Shibuyunyi in Kabwe is on 29thJanuary, 2015 believed to have had carnal knowledge of his daughter whilst she was undergoing treatment at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). According to ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has called on President Edgar Lungu to consider swiftly take drastic actions against all parastatal heads that are not performing and accounting for public funds. TIZ Executive Director Goodwell Lungu in a statement issued to QFM News says his organisation is displeased with the latest revelations in the just released Auditor General Report on Parastal companies ...

The PF government has been reminded that Zambia’s new constitution will only stand the test of time and command the respect of all citizens if it is adopted through a referendum. The Grand Coalition on the Campaign for the People Driven Constitution says government should keep it in mind, while pondering the enactment of the new constitution that the document ...