Daily Archives: September 9, 2015

ZNBS donates computers to Kabwata Basic School

The Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS) has noted the need to prepare pupils to move along with the dynamics in the changing technological environment. ZNBS Society House Branch Manager Jane Chansa says this is because technology is advancing everyday thus the need for children to move along with technology. Speaking during the donation of ten used computers to Kabwata Basic ...

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CSPR says objective of revised SNDP won’t be attained

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says the objective of the Revised Sixth National Development Plan (RSNDP) will not be fully attained at the end of its implementation period which is 2016. In an interview with QFM News, CSPR Executive Director Patrick Nshindano says a number of impediments will led to the failure to achieve the objective of the ...

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Christian Coalition asks govt to allow churches worship at schools

The Christian Coalition has appealed to the Government to rescind its decision to ban churches from using school classrooms as places of worship. Coalition President Dr. Charles Mwape says for churches that are just starting, it is difficult for them to acquire land to build church structures thus government should allow them to congregate in classrooms until such a time ...

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Govt releases K1.6m to pay farmers in Nyimba

Government has released about K1.6 million to pay farmers in Nyimba District who have supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA). MMD Nyimba Member of Parliament Forrie Tembo has confirmed the development to QFM News and that farmers have since started receiving their monies. Mr. Tembo says the money was released about three weeks ago and that most farmers ...

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MMD accuse PF of electoral malpractice in Lubansenshi, Solwezi West

Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has accused the ruling Patriotic Front of vote buying in Solwezi West and Lubansenshi constituencies where by-elections will be held on 24th September. MMD Spokesperson Raphael Nakachinda says the PF government is distributing mealie-meal to villagers in the two constituencies with the view of enticing them to vote for their candidates. Mr. Nakachinda has further ...

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Govt urged to take austerity measures to save economy

The Zambian Voice says it is necessary for Government to face reality and take austerity measures to save the economy and revive the manufacturing industry. Executive Director Chilufya Tayali says Government need to review all the trade bilateral and multilateral agreements that it has entered into because Zambia is not benefiting as much as countries with developed agriculture sector and ...

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Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning UK monarch

The Queen has thanked well-wishers at home and overseas for their “touching messages of kindness” as she becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Speaking in the Scottish Borders, the 89-year-old monarch said the title was “not one to which I have ever aspired”. At about 17:30 BST the Queen will have reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours and approximately 30 minutes – ...

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I sacrificed Turkey for AmaZulu – Mukuka

AmaZulu’s new Zambian midfielder Allan Mukuka explains that it was not easy coming to South Africa and that he sacrificed an offer from Turkey for the PSL. The 28-year-old Zambian international said that he had already received many offers, but was advised to start at AmaZulu buy his fellow countryman Christopher Katongo who has lots of PSL experience. “Christopher Katongo ...

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CAPIZ fears economic meltdown will exacerbate poverty levels

Christians Against Poverty in Zambia (CAPIZ) says the current economic situation in the country will trigger a further increase in the levels of poverty. CAPIZ President Evangelist Gregory Chileshe tells QFM News that it will take a long time for the government to reduce the levels of poverty in the country under the current economic circumstances. He says the prevailing ...

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