Republican President Edgar Lungu says he will not tolerate nepotism in the civil service. President Lungu says this is because nepotism is as bad as corruption and tribalism. President Lungu has told senior civil servants to be on the lookout and ensure they do not condone negative vices such as nepotism, tribalism and corruption. President Lungu has emphasized that he ...

Barcelona are not clear favourites to beat Manchester City and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, says coach Luis Enrique. The Catalan club are aiming to reach the last eight for a ninth straight season, while City have never gone beyond the last 16. “I don’t think there is a favourite,” said Enrique, ahead of Tuesday’s first leg at Etihad Stadium. ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said war with neighbouring Ukraine is “unlikely”, in an interview for Russian television. Mr Putin also stressed his support for the recent Minsk ceasefire deal as the best way to stabilise eastern Ukraine. Ukraine says Russian troops have been fighting in Ukraine. Mr Putin repeated denials that this was the case. Foreign ministers from Ukraine, ...

The Bemba Royal Establishment (BRE) says it is too early for certain stakeholders to start criticizing President Edgar Lungu. BRE Spokesperson Washanga Impika Shalubemba has told Qfm News in a telephone interview that the Bemba royal establishment has no problem with the governance strategy adopted by President Lungu. Washanga says it is unfortunate that some people have risen against the ...

Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has called for accountability and transparency in the utilization of the K4.32 billion released by government for development programmes and government operations. ZCSD Executive Director Lewis Mwape has told Qfm News in an interview that there is need for government to quickly strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system of such funds. Mr. Mwape says ...

Political Scientist Alex Ng’oma has implored political parties to support President Edgar Lungu in his quest to curb political violence in the country. Dr. Ng’oma has told QFM News in a telephone interview that it is motivating to note that the Head of State has taken it upon himself to fight political violence and tribalism and that he should be ...

The Zambia Center for Inter Party Dialogue (ZCID) HAS observed that the constitution making process is creating tension between the ruling party and the opposition. ZCID Executive Director Horrance Chilando has told QFM News in an interview that this is because the ruling party has made its own position on the constitution which makes the opposition uncomfortable. Mr Chilando says ...