The opposition MMD has dispelled media reports suggesting that it is embroiled in confusion with the ruling PF over the adoption process. MMD National Secretary Raphael Nakachinda tells Qfm News that the working alliance between the MMD and PF is restricted to supporting President Edgar Lungu’s candidature. Mr. Nakachinda says the MMD will field its own candidates for all contested ...

Chieftainess Nkomesha Mukamambo the Second of the Soli people in Chongwe District has urged political party leaders to desist from using young people as tools of violence. Chieftainess Nkomesha is also urging youths in the country not to allow themselves to be used as objects of violence during elections. She notes that the youth usually become victims of unscrupulous politicians ...

Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has called on all stakeholders to work together in ensuring electoral integrity. Mr. Kanganja says peaceful and credible elections are the responsibility of all, and not only the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). He says there is need for all political parties and the public to abide by the rules governing the conduct of ...

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has warned of massive divisions in political parties if the adoption processes are not handled properly. Dr. Ng’oma who is also a University of Zambia (UNZA) Political Science Lecturer, says if political parties want to remain strong and united ahead of the crucial elections, they should conduct the adoption process in a transparent manner. Meanwhile, ...

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema will announce his running mate on Thursday,2nd June,2016 a day before filing his nominations. Party Spokesperson Charles Kakoma has dismissed assertions that Mr Hichilema’s delayed announcement of his running mate is because his choice is likely to bring about confusion in the party. Mr. Kakoma has told QFM News that as president, Mr. Hichilema has the ...