Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila has warned illegal immigrants in the country that they will face the wrath of the law when caught. Mr. Mwila has told QFM News that law enforcement officers have since been put on high alert. He adds that Immigration Officers will continue thoroughly screening all those entering the country through different boarder entries across the ...
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FODEP defends civil servants
The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) says there is no need for civil servants to frustrate government developmental projects. Reacting President Edgar Lungu’s warning to civil servants not to frustrate government efforts to implement infrastructure development projects, FODEP Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi notes that infrastructure development is key to Zambia’s future. Mr Chipenzi has implored Permanent Secretaries who are in ...
Read More »Ng’oma advises on constitution enactment
Political Scientist Alex Ng’oma has stressed the need for the country to expeditiously conclude the current constitution making process. Dr. Ng’oma has told Qfm News that it is however entirely up to President Edgar Lungu to provide leadership on the way forward with regards the enactment of the new supreme law. He has advised that this is one way he ...
Read More »Govt advised to use money from Toll gates to construct roads
The Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) has urged government to use funds being collected from Toll Gates to maintain and construct new roads. ZACA Executive Secretary Samuel Simutunda says much as the Toll Gate is a good programme, if the money being realized is not being used for the intended purpose it will be as good as nothing. Mr. Simutunda is ...
Read More »US soldier killed in Afghan ‘insider’ attack
A US soldier has been killed in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, reportedly after being fired upon by an Afghan soldier in an “insider” attack. The Afghan soldier was also killed when the US troops returned fire. The shooting erupted as a US diplomat was leaving a meeting with the provincial governor. “Insider” attacks on Nato troops by Afghan ...
Read More »Harper Beckham nails the Posh Spice pout as she dines with David Beckham in LA
HARPER Beckham is looking more and more like Victoria Beckham every day. And when she stepped out in LA this week with David Beckham, it was clear to see she has picked up one of her mummy’s famous traits. As the three-year-old made her way to Fogo de Chão restaurant alongside her daddy, she showed off the perfect Posh pout. ...
Read More »Justin Bieber channels inner rock god for Ozzy Osbourne impersonation on Lip Sync Battles
JUSTIN Bieber dons a wig and a manic expression as he channels Ozzy Osbourne in an upcoming episode of Lip Sync Battle. The Baby hitmaker is seen performing the British rocker’s 1980 hit Crazy Train in the clip. He even wears rings similar to Ozzy as he rocks out on the stage. A huge variety of big-named stars appear on the ...
Read More »Zambia pitted against Congo Brazzaville in 2017 AFCON qualifiers
Zambia has been placed in Group E of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Chipolopolo will have to compete with the likes of Congo Brazzaville, Kenya and Guinea Bissau for place at the finals to be hosted by Gabon. Thirteen group winners will automatically qualify for the finals and will be joined by two best runner up teams ...
Read More »Ex PS Zulu appointed Zambia’s envoy to Australia
Former Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary George Zulu has been appointed as Zambia’s High Commissioner designate to Australia. Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda has confirmed the development to journalists in Lusaka today that government has opened a mission in Australia. Mr. Chanda says Mr. Zulu has since been tasked to finish all ...
Read More »Govt clears CBU bursary fears
Government has dismissed reports suggesting that it plans withdraw sponsorship for students on government bursary at the Copperbelt University (CBU). Education Minister Michael Kaingu has told a media briefing in Lusaka this morning that government has no such plans. Dr Kaingu says government has instead been working on modalities to effectively finance the higher learning institutions in the country. He ...
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