The number of dead from last month’s earthquake in central Italy has risen to 297 after two more people died, the Italian civil defence service reports. One had been injured in Amatrice, the town which saw the heaviest loss of life, and the other in Arquata del Tronto, which was also badly damaged. The magnitude-6.2 quake struck at 03:36 (01:36 ...

Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump is facing criticism after appearing to hint at the assassination of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for a second time. Mr Trump suggested Mrs Clinton’s security detail should give up their guns and “see what happens to her”. He told supporters his rival wanted to “destroy your second amendment” – referring to the right ...

Zambia Youths Association in the fight against Corruption (ZYAFAC) has encouraged President Edgar Lungu not to tolerate corruption in his full five year term. ZYAFAC Acting Executive Director Maurice Malambo says his organization is pleased with the zeal and commitment exhibited by the Head of State towards eradicating corruption in the country. Mr. Malambo says for President Lungu to leave ...

The ruling PF has hailed the decision by President Edgar Lungu to reassign party Secretary General Davies Chama to the position of Defense Minister. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says this reassignment shows how much trust President Lungu has in Mr. Chama. Mr. Bwalya says the party’s general membership is thus happy for Mr. Chama and wishes him well this ...

The opposition UPND has joined stakeholders opposing plans to establish the commission of inquiry on post election violence as announced by President Edgar Lungu saying it is a tool aimed at intimidating the opposition. The opposition political party is however encouraging President Lungu to ensure that the commission of inquiry also looks at the violence that was experienced before and ...

The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called upon newly appointed Finance Minister Felix Mutati to uphold proper economic principles as he presides over the country’s economy. EAZ President Chrispin Mphuka says his association particularly hopes that Mr. Mutati will uphold fiscal discipline in the public sector for the betterment of the Country. In an interview with Qfm News Dr. ...