Daily Archives: September 26, 2015

Resign on moral grounds, Sikota advises Kaizer Zulu

President Edgar Lungu’s Special Aide for political affairs Kaizer Zulu has been advised to resign on moral grounds following his arrest for allegedly threatening violence. Mr. Zulu, whose alleged offense emanates from last Saturday shooting at Lusaka’s Chrismar Hotel, has been encouraged to do so to save President Lungu from embarrassment. Constitutional lawyer Sakwiba Sikota thinks that despite the fact ...

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David Gilmour beats Lana Del Rey in album chart race

Lana Del Rey has been denied her third consecutive number one on the UK album chart by Pink Floyd star David Gilmour. Gilmour’s Rattle That Lock topped the official chart nearly 20,000 copies ahead of Del Rey’s record, Honeymoon. It is the guitarist’s second solo number one, after 2006’s On An Island. He last topped the charts in November, with ...

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Volkswagen models sale halted in Switzerland

Switzerland has temporarily banned the sale of Volkswagen (VW) diesel-engine models which could have devices capable of tricking emission tests. It said the move could affect 180,000 cars – not yet sold or registered – in the Euro5 emission category. This comes after VW, the biggest carmaker in the world, admitted cheating on emissions tests in the US. Meanwhile, Matthias ...

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NRC mobile issuance attracts more concerns in Kazungula

Former Kazungula Council Chairman Elias Siamibila has expressed concern that the mobile issuance of National Registration Cards and voter’s cards in Kazungula are being done haphazardly. Mr. Siamibila who is also Nyawa Ward Councilor in Kazungula has told Qfm News that the two exercises seem not to have been properly planned. He notes that apart from people not being told ...

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President Lungu urged to sustain Jan 20th enthusiasm in 2016

President Edgar Lungu has been urged to lead with the same enthusiasm he exhibited during the run up to 20th January, 2015 presidential election. Senior Blind citizen Elijah Ngwale says millions of Zambians expect action oriented policies from the Edgar Lungu administration. Mr. Ngwale has noted with concern that President Lungu seems overwhelmed by the country’s challenges such as the ...

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Process of releasing students’ results advancing- Chiputa

University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) President Euston Chiputa says the process of releasing students’ results has reached an advanced stage. Dr. Chiputa has explained to QFM News that the release of the results is not a thing that can happen overnight but is a process that takes time. He says the results have to go through different ...

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President Lungu commended for ensuring Kaizer answers for threatening violence

President Edgar Lungu has been commended for ensuring that his Political Aide Kaizer Zulu answers to the Police for his conduct in an incident where he fired two gunshots after being involved in an argument with former Vice President Enoch Kavindele’s sons Enock Junior and Kaunda at Chrismar Hotel last Saturday. The Zambian Voice Executive Director Chilufya Tayali says President ...

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