Former Member of the National Constitution Conference (NCC) Gregory Chifire says there is need for all stakeholders to push the executive arm of government to make provision for the adoption of the remaining part of the constitution through the referendum and ensure that the provision is reflected even through a budgetary allocation. Mr. Chifire says the bill is progressive in ...

The COMESA Council of Ministers has urged Member States that signed COMESA –EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area Agreement to start the process of ratification and those that have not signed to do so. The Tripartite FTA was launched on 10 June 2015 in Egypt, setting the stage for the establishment of a single market for the 26 African countries in ...

ZESCO Limited has refuted media reports suggesting that some deaths were recorded at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) following the blackout experienced on Thursday nights. And the power utility company has encouraged sensitive institutions to carry out routine maintenance on their power equipment to avoid mishaps in their operations. Zesco Spokesperson Henry Kapata tells QFM News that the power utility ...

All fierce, fly moms deserve a night off from the kids, and 36-year-old Kourtney Kardashian hit the clubs last night with 21-year-old Justin Bieber, but there was nothing juvenile about the look she turned out in to party with the young singer. The mom of three was the definition of grown and sexy, opting for an all white look consisting ...

South African President Jacob Zuma on Saturday denied rumors he had an affair with the chairwoman of state-owned airline amid media speculation the relationship had led to the sacking of the finance minister. Zuma dismissed Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Wednesday. The minister had earlier rebuked Dudu Myeni, chairwoman of state-owned South African Airways and a close ally of Zuma, ...

At least 21 people have died in a fire at a mental health clinic in western Russia, the emergency ministry says. Another two people are still reportedly missing after the blaze in the Voronezh region. More than 20 people are being treated in hospital, and there are fears the death toll will rise further. The building was completely destroyed by ...

The climate deal reached in Paris is “the best chance we have to save the one planet we have”, US President Barack Obama has said. He said it could be a “turning point” for the world to take on the challenge of a low-carbon future. China, the world’s biggest polluter, also hailed the deal. But some campaigners said it did ...

Nigeria claimed the top prize at the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal after their 2-1 success over their Algeria counterparts in Dakar on Saturday. All three goals were scored by the Nigerians, including defender Segun Oduduwa putting the ball in the wrong end of the post. The night belonged to Warri Wolves midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo, whose two brilliant ...

Patriotic Front in Monze District Chairman Gilbert Mwila is confident that the ruling PF will produce Members of Parliament next year. Mr. Mwila says the party has penetrated the so called stronghold of the opposition UPND and is ready to produce the first ever MP in the province. Mr. Mwila says the PF Secretary General Davies Chama’s visit in the ...

Manchester United’s calamitous week hit rock bottom as Bournemouth famously consigned them to a 2-1 defeat on Saturday and, to rub salt into the wounds, neighbours Manchester City moved back to the top of the Premier League. After City clambered above Leicester City on goal difference with a lucky last-gasp strike in a dramatic 2-1 win over Swansea City, Bournemouth ...