Former Netherlands boss Guus Hiddink has been appointed interim Chelsea manager until the end of the season following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The 69-year-old also managed the Blues on a temporary basis for the final three months of the 2008-09 campaign. “I am excited to return,” said the Dutchman. “Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world ...

The new Star Wars film has set a new opening night box office record in the US and Canada, industry experts said. Star Wars: The Force Awakens made $57m (£38m) on Thursday night, beating the previous record of $43.5m held by Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in 2011. Analysts say the space saga could become the biggest ...

China has accused the US of “serious provocation” after it flew B-52 bombers near one of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Chinese military personnel were put on “high alert” during the incident on 10 December, and issued warnings to leave. The Pentagon said it was looking into the complaint. China claims large swathes of the South ...

The Grand Coalition on the Campaign for the People Driven Constitution has been challenged to explain whether or not it has intentions of transforming into a political party. This follows its announced plans of wanting to de-campaign the ruling PF ahead of the 2016 general elections owing the Parliamentary amendments that have been made to the Constitution. The Young African ...

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is concerned with increasing reports of barbaric violent attacks targeted at media houses and journalist in the Country. The CSPR finds it very disappointing, disheartening and regrettable that instead of promoting the existence of a free and independent media some well known political cadres seem to have embarked on a campaign against journalists. ...

Opposition MMD president Nevers Mumba says the holding of a convention in his party before the 2016 general elections will not solve anything. Dr. Mumba says what his party currently needs in harnessing its unity. In an interview by telephone from Lundazi Dr. Mumba has told Qfm News that this is what has remained his focus as party President. Dr. ...

The opposition UPND is shocked and appalled by the reported tear-gassing of an in door meeting MMD President Nevers Mumba was chairing on Friday yesterday in Lundazi Eastern Province. The UPND is particularly shocked that the teargas canister was thrown by a police officer who is supposed to be trained in handling such deadly weapons. The UPND spokesperson Charles Kakoma ...

President Edgar Lungu has hailed the role that the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) plays in safeguarding Zambia’s air space. President Lungu says government also acknowledges the role that ZAF plays in fostering peace and security in the Country. He says it is these roles that have in turn created an enabling environment for foreign and local investments in the Country. ...

The ruling Patriotic Front says it is not moved or threatened by the announcement by the Grand Coalition to de-campaign it in next year’s elections. PF Secretary General Davies Chama recalls that the coalition in the run-up to this year’s presidential by-election did not support his party yet the ruling party won the election. Mr. Chama adds that the Grand ...

Government has assured the nation that campaigns in the run-up to next year’s tripartite elections will be conducted under an amended Public Order Act (POA). Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila says government is pleased that stakeholders have made submissions to amend the Public Order Act. Mr. Mwila tells QFM News that relevant stakeholders have made their submissions to the Ministry ...