The Zambian Government has expressed concerned with the seemingly escalating levels of xenophobic violence targeted at foreigners of African origin, and being perpetuated most recently in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili has assured the general public that the Zambian High Commission in South Africa has been instructed to advise all Zambians living in South Africa ...

President Lungu has today officially reopened Column Coal Mine in Sinazongwe which was shut down in 2013 for breach of safety and labour laws. Speaking during the reopening of the mine, President Lungu says the reopening of the mine will benefit many households as well as the nation. He has however, urged the mine management to make sure that all ...

Government has been called upon to consider evacuating Zambian citizens living in South Africa in view of the outbreak of xenophobic violence in that country. Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza has also called on the African Union and SADC to come out strong and condemn the attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. Mr. Mwanza says ...

Government has refuted claims by former Zambia’s Ambassador to Libya Mulondwe Muzungu that the PF government has sidelined North Western Province in terms of development. Information and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister Forrie Tembo has told Qfm News that the statement by Mr. Muzungu who is UPND Chairperson for International Relations is misplaced and lacks truth. Mr. Tembo points out that ...

Zambia Weights and Measures Agency (ZWMA) has charged two (2) Lusaka–based companies for contravening the provisions of Section 32(1) (a) and (b) of the Weights and Measures Act, Cap 403 of the Laws of Zambia. ZMWA Public Relations officer Diana Ngula has told Qfm News that the brief particulars of the offence are that the two companies are jointly charged ...

Up to 5,000 people are marching in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban in a major rally against xenophobia following attacks on foreigners. President Jacob Zuma has condemned the attacks, in which at least five people have died in recent weeks, as “shocking and unacceptable”. The Zulu king has been accused of fuelling the violence. He denies this. Many jobless ...

Discussions are underway with a renowned company, Shacman, which specializes in the manufacture of military-equipment, to set up a plant in Zambia. Defence Deputy Minister Christopher Mulenga disclosed this after a meeting with Shacman Chief Executive Officer Reinaldo Reis Vieira and his delegation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil yesterday, where the 10th LAAD exhibition on defence and security is taking ...

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has expressed concern over the poor performance of some of its contractors which has ultimately led to delays and non completion of projects. Speaking when he officially opened a workshop for Contractors and Consultants on new approaches and trends in bid preparation and implementation of rural electrification projects this morning, REA Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey ...

Justice Minister Ngosa Simbyakula says the Patriotic Front government has performed extremely well in promoting good governance in the few years of being in office. Speaking during the National Forum on Governance in Africa with a focus on Zambia in Lusaka today, Dr. Simbyakula says with the support of the people of Zambia and other stakeholders, the PF government will ...

African Union Commission Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has described the attacks on foreign nationals in the province of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa as unacceptable. Dr Zuma has since called for an immediate halt to the attacks while expressing once her deep concern on the attacks on foreign nationals. She says whatever the challenges, no circumstances justify attacks on ...