A leading Russian opposition politician, former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov, has been shot dead in Moscow, Russian officials say. An unidentified attacker in a car shot Mr Nemtsov four times in the back as he crossed a bridge in view of the Kremlin, police say. He died hours after appealing for support for a march on Sunday in Moscow ...

Political Scientist Alex Ng’oma has observed that opposition parties are not giving chance to the governing party to do its work thereby creating tension. Dr. Ng’oma notes that though polarization has been there for several years now, it must be noted that distrust is what is causing tension in the country. He states that the opposition believes that the government ...

Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has called for transparency from mining companies following the revision of Value Added Tax (VAT) rule no. 18. JCTR Director Father Leonard Chiti says the move by government through the Zambia Revenue Authority to revise provisions of VAT rule 18 is a step in the right direction. Father Chiti says JCTR has always endeavored ...

National Restoration Party (NAREP) President Elias Chipimo says the holding of a constitution referendum is necessary. Mr Chipimo has stated the referendum can be held without conducting a national census, adding that many countries have done this and Zambia can do it. He says a referendum is needed because some clauses in the current constitution have to be amended which ...

The Leadership Conference Foundation (LCF) has urged President Edgar Lungu and his entire administration to take their responsibility seriously in ensuring that law and order is maintained in the country. LCF Spokesperson Stanley M’hango has emphasized that government through the Zambia Police should ensure that any reported acts of criminality must be seen to be investigated to the fullest given ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing to 12 months imprisonment of former Mines Minister Maxwell Mwale for abuse of authority of office. TIZ Executive Director Goodwell Lungu has told Qfm news in an interview that the imprisonment of Mr. Mwale sends a message to those holding public office not to take advantage of their positions to ...

Expelled MMD National Secretary Muhabi Lungu says he still performs functions of party Chief Executive Officer despite having been replaced with former party National treasurer Mwansa Mbulakulima. Mr. Lungu has disclosed to Qfm News in a telephone interview that party’s officials at provincial level still consider him as the MMD National Secretary. He explains that the fact that the MMD ...

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has noted the need to increase awareness among young people on the effects of early marriages to enable them understand the long term impact. Speaking during the launch of a study report on early marriage in Eastern province today, SACCORD Board Chairperson Christine Munalula says there is need to ...

Chief Mukobela of the Ila Speaking people in Namwala District of Southern Province has implored his fellow traditional leaders in the country to help curb political violence in the country. Chief Mukobela states that the high levels of violence in the country are worrying and thus the need to find means and ways of curbing the vice. The Traditional Leader ...

  Police and UPND cadres clashed today during the funeral procession of UPND member Grayzer Matapa who was killed at the weekend by suspected PF cadres in Lusaka’s Mtendere Township. This was after Police tried to advise the UPND cadres who were carrying the casket on their shoulders from Ambassador St Annes to put it on a vehicle, a suggestion ...