UPND vice president for politics Canisius Banda has advised Zambians against being vindictive. Dr. Banda says vindictiveness or vengeance should not be entertained because it takes the country backwards. He says whenever political parties have been given the opportunity to lead, they are supposed to show the people the way and facilitate their emancipation from poverty, darkness and ignorance. Dr ...

Msanzala PF Member of Parliament Colonel Joseph Lungu says he has embarked on the construction of two primary schools in his constituency using his personal resources. Colonel Lungu says the two schools are being constructed in Chief Nyampande and Chief Sandwe’s chiefdoms. Colonel Lungu says he cannot simply depend on government funds to develop his constituency but can also use ...

Chelsea came from behind to beat Leicester City 3-1 on Wednesday and move to within one win of clinching the Premier League title for the first time in five years. Chelsea were labelled as “boring” by Arsenal fans during the 0-0 London derby on Sunday and they were below par against a Leicester side chasing a fifth successive league win ...

The Southern Africa Centre for Constructive Resolutions and Dispute (SACCORD) says the secret to addressing the high unemployment and poverty levels in the country lies in enacting a new constitution. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Chembe says the lack of jobs and poverty are some of the contributors to conflicts in most countries. Mr. Chembe notes that it is also easy ...

Members of Parliament (MPs) have been reminded to use the time during which Parliament is on recess to be more proactive in dealing with issues affecting people in their respective constituencies. The Parliamentarians have been reminded that while Parliament is on recess, they remain the bridge between the people and the government and therefore should not allow a situation where ...

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama says the confusion that resulted in some ward elections being postponed in Kabwata Constituency will be addressed within the party realms and not through the Media. Yesterday, PF Ward elections in Kamwala and Chilenje in Kabwata constituency were marred with confusion and violence after some members were barred from taking part in the elections ...

Former Chiengi Member of Parliament Katele Kalumba has lamented that the low power supply to Luapula province is hindering major investments in the province. Dr. Kalumba who is also former Finance Minister says the fact that Districts such as Chiengi are at the extreme end of the distribution line makes the district to be worst affected when it comes to ...

The opposition Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) says there is need to empower Zambians so that they can take full charge of their destiny. ZED president Frederick Mutesa says his party would like to see people take control of their lives politically, socially, economically and culturally. Dr. Mutesa has told Qfm News by telephone that government should facilitate this ...

The season-opening Australian Grand Prix has been pushed back two weeks in 2016, organisers have announced. The race on 3 April will mean the latest start to a Formula 1 season since 1988, when the Brazilian GP was held on the same date. Organisers of the race in Melbourne’s Albert Park said the event would have an earlier start time ...

Republican President Edgar Lungu says there is need for the SADC region to undertake reforms to create the necessary environment that will spur the structural and economic transformation of the private sector. Speaking during the SADC Extra-ordinary summit on industrialization in Harare, Zimbabwe today, President Lungu says it is time the SADC region set the stage right by putting measures ...