The National Union of Energy and Allied Workers (NESAWU) says it is alarmed at government’s intention to privatise ZESCO and other State-Owned Enterprises as announced in the 2017 National Budget. In a statement, NESAWU General Secretary Manson Mutambo says the evils of privatizing ZESCO far outweigh the benefits. Mr Mutambo says ZESCO is a viable organisation whose cash flow and ...

Seven people have died on the spot in road traffic accidents which happened in three different provinces. In North Western Province, four people died on the spot in an accident which happened at around 15:50 hours yesterday along M8 road at Kamasovu area in Mufumbwe district. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to QFM News in a statement ...

Zesco United coach Tenant Chembo says Saturday’s Barclays Cup triumph has lifted the team’s spirits, especially after relinquishing the Faz Super League title this season. Zesco denied their successors, Zanaco, the opportunity of a 2016 League and Cup double on Saturday following a 1-0 Barclays Cup final win at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. “It is a relief and this ...

Government has signed a K420 million grant with the European Union (EU) to support Zambia’s energy sector. The 40 million Euros project is being financed from the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) under the African Caribbean Pacific-European Union (ACP-EU) partnership agreement covering the period 2017 to 2021. Speaking during the signing of the agreement in Lusaka this afternoon, Finance Minister ...

Jose Mourinho’s record of success proves he will turn things around after a difficult start at Manchester United, says assistant Rui Faria. Sunday’s 1-1 draw against West Ham at Old Trafford means Mourinho’s side are sixth and 11 points behind leaders Chelsea. They were second at this stage last season under Louis van Gaal. “It’s a big club and we ...

The rude health of British hip-hop is reflected in the BBC’s Sound of 2017 line-up, with urban artists making up half of this year’s longlist. Building on the success of grime acts Stormzy, Kano and Skepta – who won this year’s Mercury Prize – newcomers like Ray Blk and Nadia Rose are being tipped for success in the BBC’s annual ...

Thousands of civilians have left rebel-held eastern Aleppo districts, as the Syrian army continues its offensive to take full control over the city. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said as many as 10,000 residents fled to government-controlled western areas and a Kurdish-run northern district. Syrian state media put the number at more than 1,500, while Russia said that 2,500 ...

The ruling PF youths in Munali and Lusaka constituencies have been called upon to remain calm as the party continues to defend their Parliamentary seats. PF national chairperson for youths however says the youths in the two constituencies should be ready for anything that will come out of the court. He says should things get to the worst such as ...

The ruling PF has justified the necessitate of the trips that President Edgar Lungu has taken abroad since his re-election in August this year. And the ruling PF has reassured the nation that President Lungu who is also the ruling PF leader is fully conscious of the need to cut down government on expenditures. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says ...

The government has been encouraged to walk the talk in restoring budget credibility with respect the implementation of the2017 national budget. The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCOZ) is urging government to ensure that as it implements this budget, those who will be in charge should ensure that they use the funds correctly. ISCOZ President Suzyo Zimba says leaders should ...