Daily Archives: May 24, 2015

Tembo urges Church to unite Zambians

Kabwata Constituency 2016 Member of Parliament aspiring candidate Clement Tembo has urged the church to use the African freedom day to unite the country. Mr. Tembo has told QFM in a walk in interview that the church should bring together politicians citing that in a long time, there has not been a national reconciliation but the church should preach love ...

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Mwanajiti guides on constitution making process

Governance Expert Ngande Mwanajiti says stakeholders pushing for the enactment of a new constitution must be reasonable enough so that the process moves well. Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. Mwanajiti says it is normal in a democracy to have various interest groups taking position and defending such positions. Mr. Mwanajiti says advocacy work must be ...

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There is need to reform POA – HH

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema says there is need to reform the Public Order Act so that it is no longer open to abuse. In his message to the nation ahead of African Freedom Day, Mr. Hichilema says as the nation observes this day, there is need to reflect and ask what the nation ...

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PF is hired by RB, says Tayali

The Zambian Voice Executive Director Chilufya Tayali says the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) under the leadership of President Edgar Lungu is a hired party by former Republican President Rupiah Banda to fight his battles using State Machinery. Mr. Tayali has told QFM News in a statement that it is a figment of the mind to think that he has been ...

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CRAZ opposes bus e-ticketing system

The Commuters Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) says it is not in support of the bus e-ticketing system. CRAZ President Aaron Kamuti says bus operators have not failed to provide quality services to the passengers but it is the environment in which they are operating in. Mr. Kamuti notes that if those infringing on commuters rights in the bus station, ...

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Mukanga assures Zambians over National Airline

Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says the PF government has not abandoned the dream of re-introducing the national airline. Mr. Mukanga says it is unfortunate that some of the opposition political parties want to politicize the whole process saying they know too well that it is a process to re-introduce the national flag courier. Mr. Mukanga says ...

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NGOCC applauds Wina

The Non Governmental Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has observed that Republican Vice President Inonge Wina has so far made strides in making sure that women are accorded services they need. NGOCC Board Chairperson Sara Longwe says even after Ms. Wina was appointed vice president, she has continued to call on society to make sure that women are given the space and ...

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Tayali asked to provide evidence of allegations on Nchito’s Tribunal

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has challenged Zambian Voice Executive Director Chilufya Tayali to provide evidence that former Chief Justice Matthew Ngulube showed him some evidence against suspended DPP Mutembo Nchito. And the ruling party has challenged Civil Society Organizations to utilize the funding they receive from the donor community to sensitize Zambians about the contents of the draft constitution. ...

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Jim Iyke Gets ‘Locked up’ by Qatar Cabin Crew

Could Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke be gradually backing out of Nollywood? This question is popping up because with his recent travelling from one country to another, one imagines when he has time for Nollywood scripts. The actor who recently just launched his table water business in Lagos, is currently in the air as he was being celebrated in oil rich ...

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