Government has been urged to consider increasing the maize price because the production cost has doubled. Chief Mukobela of the ILA people in Namwala district is not happy that government has maintained the floor price for maize at 75 Kwacha for a 50 kilogram bag. He says there is need for government to engage farmers before announcing the maize floor ...

Russia is the favourite to win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place later in Stockholm. Russia’s Sergey Lazarev, a huge pop star in the country, is widely tipped to win with his techno ballad, You Are The Only One. Australia, France, Sweden and Ukraine are also hotly tipped for success in the competition. The running order for the ...

Domenico Scala, Fifa’s head of auditing and compliance, has resigned in protest at reforms at the governing body of world football. Scala is angry the new Fifa council will have the ability to appoint and sack those in charge of its committees, including auditing, ethics and finance. The council replaced the Fifa executive committee in the aftermath of a corruption ...

Outgoing Southern Province Deputy Minister Nathaniel Mubukwano says the commissioning of the Mongu-Tapo road is an indication that the PF government is really working. Mr. Mubukwano says the PF government has demonstrated that it is committed to transforming the lives of the people. He notes that if people want to continue seeing more of such commitment the PF government has ...

Opposition political parties in the country have been warned that they risk being detached from the people if they continue using provocative language. Civil rights activist Brebner Changala has observed that opposition political parties have become too personal over many issues of national concern. In an interview by telephone Mr. Changala says he has taken note that the opposition is ...

The opposition UPND has threatened to take legal action against ZNBC for allegedly denying it chance to place political adverts. UPND spokesperson Charles Kakoma has disclosed in a statement to Qfm News that ZNBC has rejected two of his party’s paid for TV campaign adverts which were to start airing on Monday next week. Mr. Kakoma says his party thinks ...

Opposition UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has urged men and women in uniform in government security agencies to remain loyal citizens of the Country. Mr. Hichilema is also urging men and women in uniform to remain disciplined. In a statement made available to Qfm News Mr. Hichilema has disclosed that his party has heard their cries. Mr. Hichilema says the UPND ...

Former Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has observed the need for government to calm the business community after the August 11th general elections. Dr. Musokotwane is advising whoever will become republican President in August to come out strongly and make an assurance that stability will be sustained in government policy. In an interview Dr. Musokotwane who served as Cabinet Minister under ...

President Edgar Lungu has hinted that load shedding in the Country could reduce by mid next month owing to the improved water levels. President Lungu says government intends to reduce the current power deficit from 1000 mega watts to below 400 mega watts in two months time. Speaking when he addressed a media conference held in Lusaka yesterday, President Lungu ...