United Party for National Development (UPND) Deputy Secretary General Kuchunga Simusamba says the party will wait upon the Inspector General of Police to give them feedback before effecting citizen’s arrest on Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama. Mr Simusamba says senior party officials have since engaged with the Inspector General of Police who has indicated to them that Police will ...

The Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) says a two-tiered mineral royalty tax rate differentiated by mining method is not conducive to the long term health of the industry and government revenue. The Chamber has since reiterated its support for the application of one mineral royalty tax rate for all mining operations. Chief Executive Officer Maureen Jangulo Dlamini says the two-tiered ...

The World Bank says Zambia needs to design fiscal policies that ensure fair revenue to the government whilst also encouraging private sector investment. Speaking during the release of the 5th Zambia Economic Brief titled “Making Mining Work for Zambia: The Economic, Environmental and Health Nexus of Zambia’s Copper Mining Economy” in Lusaka today, World Bank Country Director Kundhavi Kadiresan says ...

The Network for Wealth Creation Through Self Reliance (NWCSR) has commended government for the initiative to establish milling plants in districts across the country. NWCSR President Kauta Mwale says the initiative whilst principally intended to reduce the cost of mealie meal, is modeled around inclusive business which entails that it enables job creation which is a fundamental tool for poverty ...

PRINCESS Charlotte might have stolen the limelight when her official pictures were released earlier this month. But it was her brother George who made sure he was the centre of attention this weekend. Clearly having enjoyed the fact that all eyes were on him on Saturday on the Buckingham Palace balcony, the adorable 23 month old couldn’t help but show ...

Patriotic Front Mandevu constituency Chairman Joseph Tamba has called on Zambians to reject tribal talk being peddled by some sections of the media and known politicians. Mr Tamba has told QFM News in a walk in interview that the PF is known for promoting unity in the country. Mr. Tamba says this is evidenced by President Edgar Lungu’s commitment to ...

Power Dynamos have disclosed that would like to re-sign Zambia midfielder Lubambo Musonda. Lubambo is currently clubless after suddenly leaving Armenian club Ulisses FC in March just mid-way through a twelve-month deal with the club he joined from Power last August. The midfielder trained with Power early this week after completing his Zambia duty in last Saturday’s 2017 Africa Cup ...

One of three Bradford sisters missing with their children has “made contact” with her family, indicating she may already be in Syria, police say. West Yorkshire Police said it was “extremely concerned” for the group’s safety after receiving information that the woman may have crossed the border. Khadija, Sugra and Zohra Dawood and their nine children aged three to 15 ...

The Zambia Police has dispelled media reports suggesting it used tear gas to disperse Ngonis who had gathered for meeting in Chipangali which was to be addressed by Paramount Chief Mpezeni. Acting Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata-Katongo in a statement to Qfm News says contrary to what has been reported, the truth of the matter is that the Police did not ...

ABOUT 100, 000 civil servants will be transferred from Public and Teaching Service to Local Government Service once functions are devolved in line with the National Decentralization Policy. Primary Education, Primary Health Care and Agriculture Extension Services are the initial functions which will be devolved in the first phase of the decentralization process. Acting Secretary to the Cabinet Peter Kasanda ...