First Lady Esther Lungu has praised former United States of America president George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, for their strong commitment to addressing globe issues like gender inequality and poor health. The First Lady noted that her invitation by the Bush Institute to participate at the high-level meeting for First Ladies, where issues affecting humanity are top on ...

The United Party for National Development has accused the ruling Patriotic Front of using money to entice electorates in Lubansenshi constituency to vote for its candidate in this Thursday’s Parliamentary by-election. UPND Vice President for Administration, Geoffrey Mwamba says his party has taken note that ruling party is also allegedly giving out free bicycles and sugar to the electorate as ...

A 75 year old woman of Maround compound in Senior Chief Tafuna’s area in Mbala has been burnt to death. Both Mbala District Commissioner, Kedrick Sikombe and Police have confirmed the incident which happened at around 22: 30 hours last night to ZANIS this morning. Mr. Sikombe identified the old woman as Idah Nakatali. He said the late Mrs. Nakatali ...

Andy Murray is set to miss this year’s World Tour Finals if, as expected, Belgium decide to host the Davis Cup final against Great Britain on clay. The Flanders Expo Arena in Ghent will stage the tie if the Davis Cup Committee gives its approval on Tuesday. The Belgian Federation has two weeks to confirm its choice of surface, but ...

Game of Thrones was among the winners at this year’s Emmy awards in Los Angeles. The fantasy show won best drama series among other categories, while Viola Davis became the first black woman to win the lead actress prize for her role in How To Get Away With Murder. Jon Hamm won lead actor for his role as Don Draper ...

Greece’s Alexis Tsipras has said his left-wing Syriza party has a “clear mandate” after winning a second general election in less than nine months. But he said Greeks faced a difficult road and recovery from financial crisis would only come through hard work. With nearly all votes counted, Syriza had won more than 35%. That was short of a majority, ...

The Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) has welcomed the moving of the department of cooperatives from the ministry of agriculture to the ministry of commerce, trade and industry. Speaking to Qfm in an interview, ZCF Executive Director James Chirwa says the move is an excellent one which has excited the cooperative movement. Mr. Chirwa says they have been advocating for this ...

Defense Minister Richwell Siamunene has encouraged political players in the country to help eliminate negative vices such as tribalism and violence. Mr. Siamunene says President Lungu has shown his commitment to eliminate all negative vices that hinders the development of the country’s democracy. Mr. Siamunene says President Lungu has kept his doors open to all political players and other stakeholders ...

The Zambia Center for Inter Party Dialogue (ZCID) has called on all political parties to support the introduction of the Political Parties Act saying it will help in the promotion of political freedom. And the organization has advised political parties to support President Lungu’s pronouncements of the promotion of national dialogue and be part of the prayer and fasting for ...

The Non Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has observed that President Lungu’s speech in parliament failed to address the immediate pressing needs of the economy such as the job losses being experienced in the mining industry as a result of massive load shedding. In a statement released to Qfm News, NGOCC Chairperson Sara Longwe says the laying off of workers ...