Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has been taken to hospital after becoming ill on stage in New York. Perry, who is 65, had been performing with his side project the Hollywood Vampires, alongside Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper in Brooklyn. Footage posted online by fans showed Perry staggering off stage mid-song, while the band continued to play. He was taken to ...

The case at the tribunal in The Hague was brought by the Philippines, which argues Chinese activity in the region is against international law. China claims about 90% of the South China Sea, including reefs and islands also claimed by others. China says it does not recognise the tribunal and has refused to take part. China’s Island Factory Mysteries and ...

Local Government and Housing Minister Steven Kampyongo says tremendous progress has been made in the implementation of the revised Decentralization Policy. Mr. Kampyongo says government during the last 3 years devolved portfolio functions away from the Central government. He points out that one such practical example of decentralization is the creation of new Districts. Mr. Kampyongo says the creation of ...

The opposition MMD says it is appalling that politics in Zambia have continued to be marred with violence. MMD Felix Mutati faction National Secretary Raphael Nakachinda says his party is in fact puzzled that some political parties are trying to use force and violence to navigate their way into power. Mr. Nakachinda says the only way the MMD knows best ...

The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) says it is painful that all efforts aimed at ending political violence are not being taken seriously. ICOZ Board Chairman Bishop David Masupa says the call by President Edgar Lungu for the church to conduct national prayers ahead of general election is welcome, but that politicians need to also respond positively to such efforts. ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) says there is need for a law that will compel all presidential candidates to implement all the promises in their manifestoes when they win elections. FODEP Acting Executive Director Mweembe Chimfwembe says such a law would keep politicians on their toes to implement all programmes enshrined in their manifestoes. Speaking to QTV in an ...

The opposition UPND has accused the ruling Patriotic Front of defying the ban on campaigns in Lusaka and Namwala districts imposed by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). UPND spokesperson Charles Kakoma says his party has taken note that the PF is still allegedly distributing campaign material in the two Districts. Mr. Kakoma has told Qfm News by telephone the ...

The opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has given the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) a 48-hours ultimatum to revoke its decision to suspend campaigns in Lusaka and Namwala. Districts FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says failure by the Commission to revoke the suspension; the FDD will be left with no option but to seek legal redress. Mr. Mwanza says ...