Daily Archives: August 28, 2015

PF pledge to conduct peaceful campaigns in Lubansenshi

The ruling Patriotic Front has pledged to conduct violence free campaigns in the Lubansenshi Parliamentary by-election slated for September 24th. PF Lubansenshi Deputy Campaign Manager Frank Bwalya says his party has resolved to ensure its cadres do not engage in any conduct that is likely to breach the peace and order in the area. Father Bwalya has told Qfm News ...

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Migrant crisis: Four arrests over Austria lorry deaths

Hungarian police say they have arrested four people over the discovery of the bodies of 71 migrants, thought to be Syrian, in a lorry in Austria. Three of those arrested are Bulgarian and one is Afghan. The victims included 59 men, eight women and four children who are thought to have been dead for about two days. The decomposing bodies ...

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Justin Bieber finally releases What Do You Mean

JUSTIN Bieber has left fans in a stir after finally releasing his new single. What Do You Mean was released today by the Biebs, and his Beliebers already can’t get enough of it. Selena Gomez‘s ex teased his social media followers with a countdown ahead of sharing his brand new track, featuring some familiar faces. Justin finally posted the video out on ...

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Lwandamina explains Singuluma’s absence

Zambia coach George Lwandamina has explained his decision to drop TP Mazembe forward Given Singuluma for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup qualifier away against Kenya. Singuluma is conspicuously missing from the 13-member list of foreign-based call-ups summoned for the September 6 clash in Nairobi. The Mazembe striker has not disappointed for Zambia since ending his three-year Chipolopolo exile last August ...

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MMD is a finished party – Chama

The Patriotic Front has refuted allegations that it is behind the last minute withdrawal of MMD Solwezi West parliamentary candidate Fordson Malishinji from the by-election. PF Secretary General Davies Chama has told Qfm News that the PF cannot sink so low to buy a candidate who has no value. Mr. Chama says the MMD is a finished political party which ...

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Zambian, Swedish parliamentarians can learn from each other – Visiting Swedish MP

Visiting Swedish Parliamentarians have observed that there is a lot that Zambia and Sweden can learn from each other on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Speaking on behalf of his fellow Swedish MPs during a media briefing shortly after a round table discussion with their Zambian counterparts at Parliament buildings today, Annika Lillemets says so far, they have discovered ...

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Zambia’s balance of payments position deteriorates

Bank of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya says the country’s balance of payments position has deteriorated reflecting a widening current account deficit. Dr Kalyalya says this has resulted in the Kwacha being on a depreciating trend. In a statement to QFM News today on the recent developments in the foreign exchange market, Dr Kalyalya says Zambia remains vulnerable to developments in ...

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SACCORD raises concern over President Lungu’s trips

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has agreed with the observation by other stakeholders that President Edgar Lungu is traveling a lot. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe has observed that President Lungu is doing so at a time the country is facing many challenges that need his attention as Head of State. Mr Cheembe has ...

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BoZ to circulate new bank notes

The Bank of Zambia has disclosed that it will in the last quarter of this year release into circulation bank notes with special features that will directly address the needs of the visually impaired. Head of Communication and Public Relations Kanguya Mayondi says the introduction of these bank notes is a culmination of extensive consultation and engagement with associations representing ...

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Zambia needs divine intervention,clergy

Christ for All Nations (CFAN) says Zambia needs divine intervention which will turn her fortunes around. Speaking during a media briefing ahead of the joint Christ crusade, Christ for All Nations Africa Director Reverend John Darku says the social and economic challenges; the energy crisis among other challenges Zambia is grappling with need God’s hand to turn around. Reverend Darku ...

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