Rescue efforts are being stepped up to help those affected by the magnitude-7.5 earthquake which hit remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday. At least 275 people are known to have died, and up to 2,000 were injured. Rescue teams have been sent to remote mountainous areas where the effects of the quake are still unclear. The quake’s focus ...

Defending Super League champions Zesco United hope to silence the doubting Thomas’ on Wednesday when they visit Forest Rangers in a Ndola derby at Dola Hill. On 63 points, Zesco cannot be usurped by second placed Zanaco who can reach that threshold in their remaining three games but cannot beat it thanks to the leaders massive goal difference. A draw ...

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after being sent to the stands for the second half of his side’s 2-1 loss at West Ham United on Saturday, the governing body said on Monday. “Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in relation to his language and/or behaviour towards the match officials in or ...

The Zambia Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure there is peace in the country ahead of the 2016 tripartite elections. Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga-Chanda says measures are being put in place to ensure no violence occurs before, during and after the general election. Ms Chanda adds that there is enough Police manpower to ensure there is security and ...

The Patriotic Front leadership in Monze District says the ruling party has made inroads in the district which is a UPDN stronghold. PF Monze District Chairman Gilbert Mwila says the PF in the district has come up with a strategy to break the ‘stronghold’ syndrome. Mr Mwila says the party is pleased that the people of Monze are beginning to ...

Political Activist Dante Saunders has demanded to know how the country has lost in monetary terms towards the constitution making process. Mr. Saunders says it is painful that the country has lost colossal sums of money towards the constitution making process which has not yielded any positive results so far. He says according to the PF campaign promises of 2011, ...

Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda has assured farmers that none of them will be owed money for maize supplied to the Food Reserve Agency going into 2016. Mr. Lubinda has told QFM News that Government is to this effect mobilizing funds to pay off the balance of K315 million it owes farmers. Mr. Lubinda is optimistic that by the end of ...

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema claims President Edgar Lungu has invited three witchdoctors from Malawi to help him win the 2016 elections. The UPND Leader says he has intelligence information that President Lungu has allegedly invited the three witchdoctors so that they can perform their task at State House during the time he will be working from Kitwe. And Mr. Hichilema ...

MMD President Nevers Mumba has condemned in the strongest possible terms the manner in which the Patriotic Front (PF) government is handling the unfortunate situation at the Copperbelt University (CBU) which culminated in the ruthless beatings of students on Independence Day. Dr. Mumba says instead of having honest open dialogue, the PF decided to send the Police to terrorise and ...

The Zambia Federation of Employers has condemned in the strongest terms he continued illegal work stoppage by lecturers at the Copperbelt University. ZFE President Tyson Chisambo in a statement says the Federation fully supports Higher Education Minister Michael Kaingu’s stance that the Government will not bow down to the brazen demands of the lecturers. He says the Federation is greatly ...