Daily Archives: May 1, 2015

UPND has exposed itself –Bwalya

Patriotic Front Member Frank Bwalya has observed that the reason why the opposition UPND has allegedly rescinded its decision to lift President Edgar Lungu’s immunity immediately he leaves office is because of the condemnation that it has received from the people. Father Bwalya says the UPND has realized that it has exposed itself that it is a political party that ...

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President Lungu leads workers at Labour Day

President Edgar Lungu this morning in Lusaka led hundreds of workers to commemorate this year’s Labour Day which falls on the first of May annually. The annual event which is also known as “May day or workers day” is being commemorated under the theme Promoting National Economic Growth through Job Creation, Free Collective Bargaining and Respect for Workers’ Rights’. Speaking ...

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UPND to protest against June constitution amendments

The opposition UPND has announced plans of carrying out countrywide protests against government’s plan to table constitution amendments when Parliament resumes its sittings in June this year. The UPND which has hinted on working with the civil society will commence its protests on the 14th of May this year. UPND Lubwa Ward Youth Chairperson Chisankama Mudenda has disclosed to Qfm ...

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High deforestation rate in Zambia worries ZCCN

The Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN) says Zambia should be concerned that it has been ranked among the top ten countries with the highest deforestation rates in the world. Network Coordinator Chileshe Musonda has told QFM News that it is for this reason that his organization has been advocating for concerted efforts in curbing deforestation in the country. Mr. Musonda ...

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Drake announced as headliner for Wireless 10 – as Rita Ora, Mary J Blige and Nicki Minaj gear up for show

WIRELESS Festival have announced a second music event to celebrate its 10th birthday – and Drake is headlining. After upsetting fans when he pulled out of last year’s festival because of illness, the Canadian rapper will be performing twice at the Finsbury Park music event. To mark the 10th birthday milestone, Wireless is putting on a four day celebration over ...

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Nepal quake: Towns near epicentre ‘devastated’ – Red Cross

Towns and villages near the epicentre of Saturday’s earthquake in central Nepal have suffered “almost total devastation”, the Red Cross says. Assessment teams say they have found survivors in a “desperate situation”. Nepal says 6,204 people are known to have died in the 7.8-magnitude quake and 13,932 were injured. But the fate of thousands more in many remote areas remains ...

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Sturridge to learn his fate

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has visited a renowned surgeon in the United States as he looks to determine whether or not surgery is required to cure his hip injury. Sturridge has endured an injury-plagued 2014/15 season in which he has featured in just 18 of Liverpool’s 54 matches this term. The striker’s injury woes began in September when he suffered ...

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Ndhlovu ineligible for Kitwe derby

Power Dynamos have revealed that their striker Jimmy Ndhlovu is ineligible to play in Sunday’s Kitwe derby against Nkana. Ndhlovu, who leads the 2015 Faz Super League season top scorers charts with four goals after six rounds of games played, is currently on an extended loan deal from Nkana. “Yes he will not play. Nkana FC revised the terms of ...

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