The Somali jihadist group al-Shabab has launched a major attack in the country’s capital Mogadishu. A suicide bomb exploded near the national intelligence headquarters on Sunday morning. Following heavy fighting, al-Shabab say they entered the intelligence centre, something that is denied by Somali security officials. The militants have vowed to intensify attacks during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which ...

Zambia begin their quest for an elusive Chan qualification on Sunday when they visit Namibia in a Rwanda 2016 first round, first leg qualifier. Chipolopolo has failed to qualify for the last two editions of the Chan finals since finishing third at the inaugural tournament hosted by Cote d’Ivoire in 2009. The pressure is on coach George Lwandamina to redeem ...

The African-American church in which nine parishioners were shot dead in South Carolina is to reopen for services on Sunday. Members of Emanuel AME church met again on Saturday in the room where their friends died on Wednesday. Many more people are expected to attend the service at 09:00 (13:00 GMT). Meanwhile, police are investigating an online post, possibly by ...

Munali constituency aspiring Member of Parliament Patrick Mungo has advised Zambians to reject politicians promoting tribalism in the country. Mr. Mungo tells QFM News in a walk in interview that it is saddening that politicians are busy promoting tribal talks in the country when they should be in the forefront of promoting oneness. Mr. Mungo says people must be worried ...

The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) says regulating herbal formulations has become a big problem. ZAMRA Public relations Officer Ludovic Mwape explains that the challenge is especially with the products coming from foreign countries through porous border areas as their presence is not felt everywhere. He however notes that ZAMRA is working closely with other agencies on the boarders such ...

The National Water and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) has appealed to commercial utilities to provide value for money by providing quality and safe water to the customers. NWASCO Director Kelvin Chitumbo says commercial utilities should encourage customers to provide feedback on service delivery and hold commercial utilities accountable and provide advice on sectoral issues. Mr. Chitumbo notes that last year, the ...

Green party president Peter Sinkamba has charged that the country’s economy is in danger following the budget deficit as announced by finance minister Alexander Chikwanda in parliament. Mr. Sinkamba notes that this why the people of Zambia were against the idea of reducing the mineral royalty tax citing that the people knew what the revision of tax would come with. ...

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has charged that the Patriotic Front understands what the people of Zambia want but does not want to give them what they are asking for. EFZ Executive Director Pukuta Mwanza say the PF cannot pretend that they do not know what the people of Zambia want as the people have said and cried out ...

Government says it is still considering allowing a fourth mobile service provider in the country to allow competition in telecommunication services. Last year government indicated that the fourth mobile license can only be given after digital migration. Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Deputy Minister Richwell Siamunene has told QFM News that there are certain issues that government is looking at ...