Caritas Zambia has reiterated its call to political parties to exercise restraint as they campaign ahead of the August 11th general elections. Executive Director Samuel Mulafulafu says his organization is urging all political parties vying to be in government to learn to co-exist. Mr. Mulafulafu tells QTV that it is the duty of political parties to take a leading role ...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) will not be able to conduct its scheduled 14 days mobile voter registration this month if it does not receive funding by tomorrow the 5th of February. The ECZ has however made an assurance that irrespective of whether this happens or not voter registration at civic centers in all Districts will continue as planned ...

President Edgar Lungu says the closure of the University of Zambia and the Copperbelt University is a good lesson for the students. Speaking to journalists last evening at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, shortly before departure for the Vatican where he is expected to meet Pope Francis, President Lungu said he had warned the students, but that some forces of evil ...

US prosecutors can proceed with a sexual assault charge against comedian Bill Cosby, a judge has ruled. Mr Cosby is accused of drugging and fondling a former Temple University employee in 2004. On Wednesday, a judge in Pennsylvania rejected arguments made by his lawyers that a previous ruling in 2005 made him immune from prosecution. Dozens of women have said ...

Ikeleng’i MMD Member of Parliament Elijah Muchima has called on government to urgently work on the Solwezi via Mwinilunga road into Angola for easy movement of goods and services. Mr. Muchima has told QTV News that for the past five years, the international road has been in a deplorable state making it difficult for people to transport goods and services. ...

The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCZ) says the looming hunger situation in the country should not be politicized. Council President Suzyo Zimba says it is worrying that the looming hunger situation in the country is being politicized by some political players. Mr. Zimba says certain situations require people to work together in order to overcome them, and that the ...

The recently launched Orange Alliance has dismissed assertions that it is tribal. Alliance Spokesperson Eric Chanda says to the contrary, the three political parties that form part of the alliance draw their memberships from the different provinces and diverse tribes. Mr Chanda adds that the Alliance has also made it clear that its doors remain open to new members regardless ...

Gary Neville’s Valencia suffered a humiliating defeat as they were crushed by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp. Luis Suarez scored four goals, while Lionel Messi also helped himself to a hat-trick and Neymar missed a penalty. Valencia’s cause was not helped when defender Shkodran Mustafi was sent off for fouling Messi in ...

Government has been called upon to give a clear position on the planned importation of maize from South America following the contradicting statements on the status of available maize stocks in the country. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza tells QFM News that the contradictory statements from President Lungu and Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda go to show that there is no proper ...

Syria’s government and the opposition have blamed each other for the suspension of peace talks in Geneva. UN envoy Staffan de Mistura called a temporary pause, saying the talks would resume on 25 February. But the opposition HNC said they would not return until conditions improved on the ground, accusing government forces of bombing and starving civilians. The government said ...