Authentic Advocates for Justice and Democracy (AAJD) has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to take a step further in addressing the high unemployment levels among the youth in the country. AAJD president Eneya mwale has told Qfm news that the number of unemployed graduates and young people is worrying and needs serious attention from government. Mr. Mwale says President Lungu ...

Hope for Human Rights has appealed to politicians to stop politicizing the issue surrounding suspended Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mutembo Nchito and allow the tribunal constituted to probe him do its work. Hope for Human Rights Executive Director Smart Chanda has told Qfm News that there is need for politicians and the public to be patient and allow the ...

Government has disclosed that the Council of Ministers and the Board of Tanzania – Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) have approved the use of the TAZARA railway line by Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) trains. Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga has told Qfm News in an interview that TAZARA trains will also be allowed to use the Zambia Railways ...

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has advised the Clergy in the country to refrain from being emotional when commenting on issues affecting the nation and on the health of the President. Commenting on remarks attributed to former Church of God Overseer Bishop Mambo doubting the fitness of President Lungu, EFZ Executive Director Pukuta Mwanza says as servants of God, ...

Democratic Governance and Human Rights Advocates (DEGHA) says the plan by the Government to hold a referendum alongside the 2016 general election is against the wishes of the Zambian people. DEGHA Executive Director Gerald Mitelo says what the people want is to have a people driven constitution as soon as possible. Mr. Mitelo notes that the cry of the people ...

The United Party for National Development (UPND) says Zambians should not get excited by Cabinet’s resolution to hold the referendum on the new constitution next year along the general elections. UPND Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo has told QFM News by telephone that the PF is known for not fulfilling promises therefore people should not get excited to avoid being disappointed. ...

Zambia Youths Association in the Fight against Corruption (ZYAFAC) has advised Rainbow party President Wynter Kabimba to report people he suspects are involved in the corrupt procurement of oil to the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC). ZYAFAC Executive Director Rickson Kanema says the statement by Mr. Kabimba suggesting that there is corruption by some officials in the procurement of oil should ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has joined other stakeholders in demanding that the Tribunal appointed to probe suspended Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mutembo Nchito opens the proceedings to the general public. PF Media and Publicity Committee Vice Chairperson Sunday Chanda in a statement says this is considering the nature of the terms of reference and gravity of the matter ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has advised government to use Digital Solution to conduct a Census as the country prepares to hold the referendum on the new constitution next year. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza has told QFM News in a statement that his organization is pleased with Government’s announcement that the Referendum will be held in 2016. Mr. ...

The search for remaining bodies from a plane crash in the Java Sea ends on Tuesday night, the head of Indonesia’s rescue agency has confirmed. The ships involved in the search will then be pulled out on Wednesday, Bambang Soelistyo told the BBC. AirAsia lost contact with flight QZ 8501 on 28 December as it was flying from Surabaya in ...