Department for International Development (DFID) Zambia country Head of office Emma Donnelly says although Zambia has achieved a decade of stable strong economic growth, this has not translated into poverty reduction. Ms. Donnelly says the challenge for the government and the future governments is to make sure that the country’s resources are used effectively to tackle poverty and inequality. She ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has appealed to government to clearly state when the referendum on the constitution will be held so that people are sensitized on the need to vote in the referendum. FODEP Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi has told QFM News in a telephone interview that there is need for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to be sure ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) says it does not agree with the decision to hold the tribunal tasked to investigate alleged impropriety and misconduct by suspended Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mutembo Nchito in-camera. TIZ Executive Director Goodwell Lungu says this is because the allegations leveled against Mr. Nchito are already in public domain. Mr. Lungu has told Qfm News in ...

Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga has noted the need for members of the public to make dignified comments on the health of President Edgar Lungu. Dr. Mwaanga says he believes comments on the health of President Lungu or any other private individual should be made in the decorum of a Doctor –patient relationship. He has told Qfm News by telephone that ...