The tribunals appointed to investigate allegations of incompetence and, or misconduct by Justice Timothy Katenekwa and Justice Emilia Sunkutu have recommended not to remove the two as puisne Judges. The two tribunals were appointed in 2013 pursuant to Article 98(3) of the Constitution of Zambia as read with Section 24(1)(B) of the Judicial (Code of Conduct), Act No.13 (1999) of ...

Governance Activist Maurice Malambo has described the current political mood in the country as stable as opposed to sentiments by some stakeholders that there is political tension in the country. Mr. Malambo has told QFM News that this is so because there is no political instability in the country that can threaten the peace and democracy of the nation. Mr. ...

Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Deputy Minister Richwell Siamunene says the people of Zambia should be patient with government regarding the re-introduction of the national airline. Mr. Siamunene says it is not easy to come up with such a huge business saying government is consulting widely. Mr. Siamunene says government does not want the project to fail and that is ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is concerned that some of PF members are calling for the removal of the Secretary General of the Party Davies Chama saying they should exercise some patience. Lusaka District PF district women’s chairlady Margret Mumba has disclosed that there is a scheme to hound out Mr. Chama being championed by Rainbow Party sympathizers who are ...

Aspiring candidate for Munali Constituency Member of Parliament Patrick Mungo has attributed the high levels of HIV prevalence in urban areas to high levels of poverty and unemployment. Mr. Mungo has told QFM News in an interview that the only solution to prevent young people from contracting HIV is by empowering them with something. Mr. Mungo notes that best world ...

Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says government is in a hurry to address the congestion in Lusaka City saying it has the capacity of affecting the flow of business. Mr. Mukanga says the ring roads will also help in addressing the congestion that motorists in Lusaka are subjected to. Mr. Mukanga notes that doing business is expensive ...

ZESCO says the $153 million worth 330kv Pensulo power transmission line project from Serenje to Kasama is expected to be commissioned in September this year. ZESCO Spokesperson Henry Kapata says the project has been funded by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the Zambian government and ZESCO limited. Mr. Kapata states that once completed, electricity power supply in Northern, ...

The opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP) has urged relevant stakeholders to support the move b government to hold the national referendum alongside the 2016 general elections saying the country will save a lot of money. NAREP National Secretary Jevan Kamanga has told Qfm News in an interview that he is surprised that some stakeholders have rejected that move when government ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is concerned that some private schools have focused on the collection of money as opposed to promoting higher standards of learning. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza reiterates that while Government has resumed the registration of private schools, measures must be put in place to ensure the education authorities keep an eye on private schools. ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary George Zulu says government will remain on guard in protecting Zambians against the possible outbreak of Ebola virus in the country. Mr. Zulu says Zambian embassies in countries that are heavily affected by Ebola are briefing the Zambian government every month on the current status of the pandemic. Mr. Zulu says Zambia has done ...