Islamist rebels in Syria have taken over the key north-western town of Jisr al-Shughur, activists say. It was the last major town under government control in Idlib province. Correspondents say it may give rebels a route to the ruling elite’s heartland. The Islamist forces, including the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front, began the assault on Thursday. State media said the army had ...

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes his side have a better chance of retaining the Champions League trophy than denying Barcelona the La Liga title. Los Blancos squeezed past Atletico Madrid to reach the last four in midweek and were rewarded with on paper the easiest draw as they face Italian champions Juventus in the semifinals and have the second-leg ...

Nearly 1,000 are known to have died in a powerful earthquake in Nepal, with many more feared trapped under rubble, officials say. The 7.8 magnitude quake struck an area between the capital, Kathmandu, and the city of Pokhara, the US Geological Survey said. Tremors were felt across the region, with further loss of life in India, Bangladesh, Tibet and on ...

Political Activist Dante Saunders has observed that there is no impact made by some opposition political parties supporting the ruling PF. Mr. Saunders has told QFM News that all the political parties supporting the PF have no following saying they are not adding any value to the ruling party. He notes that the only person who has made an impact ...

Republican President Edgar Lungu says he believes that the liberating truth that keeps Zambia as a peaceful and united nation is the passionate profession of the Christian faith. President Lungu says there is need not for any moment take for granted what has kept together as one country, united in diversity which is a Christian faith and belief in God ...

Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili has been accused of promoting tribalism in the country. UPND Lubwa Ward Youth Chairperson Chisankama Mudenda has told QFM News in a walk in interview that Mr. Kambwili as a senior government official who should be seen of promoting oneness in the country unlike what he is doing now. Mr. Mudenda says the recent remarks ...

The Evangelical Youth Alliance International says the opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) is being unfair to criticize everything President Edgar Lungu is making. Alliance Executive Director Moses Lungu says FDD Leader Edith Nawakwi is not being fair by condemning every move the Head of State is making. Mr. Lungu says the policies that President Lungu has introduced for ...

Commerce Trade and Industry Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe says the universal acceptance and the strategic use of intellectual property offers an opportunity for individuals, businesses and countries to convert their creative resources into economic assets capable of generating wealth and contributing to a more secure future that generates sustainable jobs and incomes. In a speech read on her behalf by commerce ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has called on Chief Justice Irene Mambilima to put her house in order and ensure that judicial officers are not used for political reasons. The YALI has also called on the Judges both from the Supreme Court and High Court to avoid unnecessarily or give special preference to cases they want to quickly dispose ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it is shameful and immoral for the UPND to launch a smear campaign targeted at President Edgar Lungu in an attempt to frame him as a leader who is tolerating corruption. PF Media Committee Vice Chairperson Sunday Chanda has told QFM News in a statement that President Lungu remains committed to ensuring that the ...