Acting Republican President Ngosa Simbyakula says the increment in Youth Empowerment Fund from K20 million in 2014 to K29 million this year is a demonstration that the PF government is committed to addressing challenges affecting youths. Speaking when he officiated at Youth Day Celebrations in Lusaka this afternoon, Dr. Simbyakula says the PF government will also carry on the program ...

The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has urged youths in business to use standards in product development and ensure that their products are certified by ZABS. ZABS Head of Marketing and Public Relations Hazel Zulu says as the country joins the rest of the world in commemorating Youth Day, ZABS recognizes youths as an integral partner in promoting industrialization and ...

Islamic Council of Zambia President Suzyo Zimba has advised youths to realize their importance in the country. Mr. Zimba says even as youths celebrate their day today, it is important that they begin to conduct themselves in a way that is acceptable and gives confidence to the old people that they can be capable leaders. Mr. Zimba notes that youths ...

Munali Constituency Aspiring candidate Patrick Mungo has called on youths to adopt a spirit of helping each other if they are to make an impact in the country. Mr. Mungo has told QFM News in an interview that the levels of unemployment in the country are too high and believes this can be addressed if youths start supporting each other. ...

Zambia Under-20 are worried about the fitness of Lubambo Musonda ahead of Thursday’s 2015 African Youth Championship penultimate Group B match against Ghana in M’Bour. Lubambo limped off in the first half with a right ankle injury during Zambia’s 1-0 loss to Mali in both sides opening Group B match on Monday night. “He is a key player for our ...

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic accused Chelsea’s players of acting like “babies” after he was sent off during his side’s triumphant draw at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League. Ibrahimovic was shown a straight red card by Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers in the 32nd minute of Wednesday’s game following a 50-50 challenge with Oscar, despite the fact that both players ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) is alarmed by High Court Judge Mwila Chitabo’s decision to stay the Tribunal appointed by President Lungu, which they view as a direct affront on President Lungu. PF Media Committee Vice Chairperson Sunday Chanda in a statement made available to QFM News says history in Zambia and the commonwealth is replete of examples that state ...

The opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) says political Parties should have affirmative action plans that ensure that more Youths are adopted as candidates in elections. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza has told QFM News in a statement that there is need to have more Youths in Parliament, Councils and the Executive wing of government as well as other institutions ...

DAVID Beckham had some spare time on his hands this Wednesday afternoon, so there was no better way to spend it then with a game of football and his three sons. Rounding up Brooklyn 16, Romeo, 12, and Cruz, 10, he and his mini-mes headed to watch Chelsea take on Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge. Tucked away from the crowds in ...

Iraqi government forces are advancing into Tikrit on several fronts, forcing Islamic State militants to fall back to the centre of the city, officials say. Troops have reportedly taken the Industrial Zone and Celebrations Square near the city centre, after seizing the Qadisiya area further north. They also now hold the Teaching Hospital and New Ouja in the south, and ...