Daily Archives: July 24, 2016

Koffi Olomide’s Agric show performance cancelled

The Agriculture and Commercial Society of Zambia has cancelled Congolese musician Koffi Olomide’s performance at this year’s show that is to take place on the 29th of July. The cancelled of Olomide’s performance has been announced in a state to Qfm News by Society President Ben Shoko. This follows a recent incident in Kenya where he was  deported on Saturday ...

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GBM accused of having personal grudge against President Lungu

The ruling PF has accused opposition UPND vice president for administration Geoffrey Mwamba of having a personal grudge against President Edgar Lungu. PF Deputy Spokesperson  Frank Bwalya says this explains why each time President Lungu is visiting Kasama Mr. Mwamba has allegedly always been devising a ploy to cause confusion. Mr. Bwalya has referred to the recent finding of petrol ...

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Violence is being tackled wrongly- Ng’oma

Political scientist Alex Ng’oma has reiterated the need to deal with violence in the Country in a more holistically manner. Dr. Ng’oma is concerned that the manner in which violence is being handled in the Country is not the most effective. In an interview with QTV news Dr. Ng’oma has observed that the issue of violence has been reduced to ...

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IBA hails media’s election coverage

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has hailed the manner in which broadcasting houses are so far covering campaigns for the August general elections. IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma says her Authority has taken note that broadcasting media houses have tried to give coverage to all political parties taking part in the forthcoming elections. Ms. Mapoma has told QTV news in ...

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President Lungu leads hundreds in prayers

President Edgar Lungu this afternoon led hundreds of Zambians in prayer for the holding of peaceful general election in August this years. The prayers that were conducted at the Lusaka show grounds were characterized with songs and solemn requests to God by a variety of priests. And President Edgar Lungu has reiterated his commitment to defend and uphold peace so ...

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God cannot be fooled, UPND reminds PF

The opposition UPND has questioned the genuineness in the ruling PF’S commendation of its decision to attend this afternoon’s national prayers. The UPND does not see any reason why the ruling PF should commend it for attending a prayer. UPND Secretary General Steven Katuka has told Qfm news in an interview that his party does not have anything against attending ...

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Lungu is a deceiver- UPND

The opposition UPND HAS advised Zambian not to be deceived of the many promises that the ruling PF is making ahead of the August general elections. UPND Chairman for Rural Reconstruction and Development Moono Mapani says the ruling PF deceiving Zambians that he is a committed Christian and encouraging them to pray. Mr. Mapani has particularly called ON PRESIDENT Edgar ...

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Police told to respect human rights

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has appealed to the Zambian police in the country to uphold the constitution and respect the rights of citizens during the August 11th polls. FODEP Acting Executive Director Chimfwembe Mweenge says Zambians are what they are today because of their constitution and they should abide by it all times. He noted that police owe ...

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Rainbow Party promises a more robust economy

Rainbow Party in Northern Province has promised a more robust economy and jobs, if given the mandate by voters to govern Zambia. Rainbow Party campaign team in Mazabuka Mwala Kalaluka says his party’s government would efficiently manage the economy establish industries and fix the erratic power supply. Mr. Kalaluka says the governing party PF has failed to handle the economy, ...

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UNIP still confident of scooping this year’s general elections

The opposition UNIP says the withdrawal of its Kanyama Parliamentary candidate from taking part in the forthcoming general elections is inconsequential. UNIP Lusaka District Chairman Boniface Chapala says what Charles Mwelwa has done is only a sign that he lacks principles and that he is inconsistent. Mr. Chapala says Mr. Mwelwa has also proved that he is unreliable and cannot ...

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