The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has suggested the formulation of a plan of action to deal with the 2013 audit issues which may include recovery of resources and appropriate deterrence measures. Commenting on the revelations of the Auditor General’s Report on the accounts of the republic for the financial year ended 31st December, 2013, the JCTR has appealed ...

  The annual rate of inflation for the month of February 2015 has decreased to 7.4 percent from 7.7 recorded in January 2015. Speaking during the central statistical office (CSO) monthly bulletin release this morning, CSO Acting Director Goodson Sinyenga says of the total 7.4 percent annual inflation rate recorded, Food and non alcoholic products accounted for 3.9 percent while ...

Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo has disclosed that the Access to Information Bill has been submitted to the Attorney General for clearance. Speaking during a stakeholder’s consultative workshop on the draft national information and media policy today, Mr. Kasolo says the process towards the enactment of the access to information bill is on track. Mr. Kasolo explains ...

A row between the US and Benjamin Netanyahu has deepened, with the Israeli leader accusing America and others of “giving up” on trying to stop Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. The US secretary of state questioned Mr Netanyahu’s judgement on the issue. Republican leaders have invited Mr Netanyahu to address the US Congress next week, angering Democrats. A White House spokesman ...

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger accused his players of losing their nerve and blamed “suicidal” defending after a 3-1 home defeat by Monaco left them on the brink of Champions League elimination. Goals from Geoffrey Kondogbia and Dimitar Berbatov put Monaco in control of the last-16 first-leg tie. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Arsenal hope late on, but Yannick Ferreira Carrasco sealed the ...

Pop star Madonna has fallen off the stage during her performance at the 2015 Brit Awards. The singer tumbled down a set of stairs and landed awkwardly, apparently after a dancer tried to remove a cape she was wearing at the start of her routine. However, she recovered and returned to the stage to finish her song, Living For Love. ...

Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia chapter has warned political party cadres to desist from the habit of harassing journalists. MISA Zambia board member Wilson Pondamali has told Qfm news in an interview that it is unacceptable for political party cadres to continue harassing journalists who are merely doing their work of informing the nation. Mr. Pondamali says MISA ...

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) says preparations for the country to migrate from analogue to digital broadcasting are progressing well. IBA standards and consumer affairs Manager Leah Kabamba has told Qfm news that the IBA is working around the clock to ensure that all stakeholders are mindful of the June 2015 digital migration deadline. Ms. Kabamba says the IBA has ...

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Colonel Gerry Chanda has reassured Chibolya residents that government will transform the compound into a modern residential area. Colonel Gerry Chanda has attributed the delay in implementing the transformation of Chibolya to some politicians who are politicizing the issue thereby frustrating government efforts of transforming the area. He has commended the Drug Enforcement Commission and the ...

Patriotic Front member Sunday Chanda has advised Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Edith Nawakwi to learn to mind her language when addressing the President. Mr. Chanda says contrary to Ms Nawakwi understanding, President Lungu means serious business when it comes to pushing back the frontiers of poverty and creating a better life for all Zambians. Mr. Chanda says ...