The exhibition of African food from all the corners of the Continent characterized this year’s Africa Day celebrations in Brazil. For Zambia, Nshima with sardins and caterpillars, together with sweet-potatoes cooked with pounded groundnuts were the main foods guests simply found irresistible. Those who tasted these delicacies quickly spread message to others who did not need a second invitation to ...

Political parties taking part in the June 30th Parliamentary by-elections have been encouraged to maintain the same co-existence they exhibited during the filing of nominations in their campaigns. The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has reminded all political parties to keep in mind that the by-elections they are participating in are as result of nullification on grounds of electoral malpractices. ...

Former Prime Minister under the UNIP government Malimba Masheke has observed that government has failed to honor freedom fighters. General Masheke is concerned that freedom fighters that helped to liberate Zambia from colonial rule are today treated as if they committed a crime. General Masheke who is also retired Zambia Army Commander has referred to the medal that government gives ...

The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has expressed concern at the extent at which government officials are presently traveling abroad. The APC is worried that there appears to be lack of effective supervision under the Patriotic Front (PF) government because it does not think Cabinet Ministers should be making international travels at the point they are doing. APC president Nason ...

The Duke of Cambridge has urged world football governing body Fifa to “show that it can represent the interests of fair play and put the sport first”. Prince William, the president of the FA, made his comments during a speech before the cup final at Wembley. He urged sponsors and other backers to use their influence with Fifa to support ...

Scottish artist Jack Vettriano has announced he is giving up painting for the foreseeable future due to a recent accident. He has released a statement saying that he has dislocated his shoulder and is facing a long recovery period. Mr Vettriano is one of the most popular and successful artists in the world. Paintings by the 61-year-old Fife artist, including ...

The European Union has responded angrily to Russia’s entry ban against 89 European politicians, officials and military leaders. Those banned are believed to include general secretary of the EU council Uwe Corsepius, and former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. Russia shared the list after several requests by diplomats, the EU said. The EU called the ban “totally arbitrary and ...

Senanga Member of Parliament Likando Mufalali has appealed to government to seriously reflect on the challenges being faced by young people across the country. Mr. Mufalali has told Qfm news in an interview that despite the government through the ministry of labour indicating that it has created more than 316,089 jobs since assuming power in 2011 more has to be ...

Government has warned contractors working on various road projects in the country that it will not take kindly non completion of works within stipulated time frames. Transport Works Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says this is principally that government is now starting a new chapter after a dry spell of not paying contractors on time. Mr. Mukanga notes that ...

Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has appealed to government to expedite the construction of houses for teachers in all provinces. PROTUZ General Secretary Albert Muyembe says teachers need descent accommodation if they are to carry out their duties in a way that is beneficial to the pupils and the country as a whole. He notes that giving teachers such ...