Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Edith Nawakwi has expressed shock at the recent decision by President Edgar Lungu to pardon convicted child defiler Clifford Dimba alias General Kanene. Ms Nawakwi says she personally thinks child defilers should serve their full prison sentences. She says this is to ensure that they totally reform and deter them from committing similar ...

Government is impressed with the electricity supply being generated from the upgraded Lunzua Hydro–power station in Mpulungu District of Northern province. Northern Province Minister Freedom Sikazwe says the power station is now supplying electricity to Kasama, Mpulungu, Mbala, Nsumbu and Sumbawanga areas unlike previously when it only supplied Mpulungu, Nsumbu and Mbala. Mr. Sikazwe adds that the people of Northern ...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it will extend the mobile voter registration exercise in Copperbelt, Luapula and Northwestern provinces from 12th November,2015 to 31st January,2016 at an additional cost of K60 billion. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna in a statement made available to QFM News today says this is to provide an opportunity for eligible citizens in ...

RITA Ora is a single lady once again. The X Factor judge, who has been busy filming the audition stage of the show, is has called time on her romance with Ricky Hilfiger. The reason? Their “on going work commitments.” “They both tried to make it work but their schedules made it difficult. They are on two different sides of ...

Simon Cowell has confirmed that Zayn Malik was dropped from his record label SYCO, as a result of the singer leaving One Direction. The X Factor judge spoke about the decision to let Zayn go, suggesting he had to focus on the band he left behind. “Well, because it was his decision to leave the group and we hadn’t asked ...

At least 43 people have been killed in shelling by Yemeni Houthi rebels in the southern city of Aden, officials say. They say at least 120 others were wounded in Sunday’s bombardment, which came amid attempts by government forces to tighten their grip on the city. Aden has seen months of heavy fighting between rebels and loyalists. Pro-government forces, backed ...

Veteran star Ronaldinho joined Rio side Fluminense on Sunday, the fourth Brazilian club of his widely-travelled career. The 35-year-old, a former World Cup winner, started his career with hometown club Gremio of Porto Alegre before moving to Europe where he starred with Paris Saint Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan. He then returned to Brazil representing Flamengo (2011-2012) and Atletico Mineiro ...

Greek banks are reopening after three weeks of closures sparked by the deadlock over the country’s debt. Athens reached agreement with its international creditors last week, in a cash-for-reforms deal that helped Greece avoid exiting the eurozone. But several restrictions remain in place, and Greeks also face price rises with an increase in Value Added Tax. Meanwhile Germany has said ...

Zambia defender Aaron Katebe’s departure to attend trials at Wydad Casablanca have been delayed due to a visa problem. The defender from Zimbabwean club FC Platinum was due to travel to Morocco late last week. “Aaron is slated to travel to Morocco on Monday. However there are some logistical challenges holding up the trip,” Katebe’s agent Amalaye Oyake said. “He ...

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has challenged UPND youths to have courage and deal with cadres from ruling patriotic front who are perpetuating violence. Mr. Hichilema says the problem with the UPND youths is that they have too much fear citing that this should not be the case as their fellow cadres have taken law in ...