Daily Archives: December 17, 2016

Stakeholders condemn UPND cadres’ riotous behaviour at Court Grounds

Stakeholders have continued to condemn the riotous behavior by the opposition UPND saying such things should not be tolerated in the country. United, Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) President Charles Chanda tells QTV News in a walk-in-interview that this is the more reason his party has been advocating for the abolishment of cadrerism from Zambian politics. Mr. Chanda has observed ...

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Lungu accords late Ben Kapita official funeral

President Edgar Lungu has accorded late Former Cabinet Minister Ben Kapita an official funeral. Mr. Kapita died yesterday at St. Dominic’s Mission Hospital in Bwana Mukubwa Ndola Rural. The funeral gathering is being held at Farm Number 7, Bwana Mukubwa off Ndola – Kabwe Highway. The late Mr. Kapita was Minister of Agriculture in the President Levy Mwanawasa Administration. And ...

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LAZ condemn UPND cadres’ riotous behaviour at Lusaka High Court

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has strongly condemned the riotous behavior that was exhibited by UPND cadres at the Lusaka High Court on Thursday. LAZ President Linda Kasonde in a statement says the destruction of public and private property and the resultant intimidation of members of the judiciary, judiciary staff and members of the public is wholly unacceptable whether ...

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Masupa counsels opposition to provide quality checks, balances

The opposition political parties have been urged to provide quality checks and balances required to promote democracy and good governance in the country. The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has urged opposition political parties to support incumbent governments to promote good governance and service delivery. ICOZ Board Chairperson Bishop David Masupa has described the engagement of governments by opposition parties ...

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Zambia edge Amajita to win Cosafa Cup

An 86th minute goal by Zambia’s Boyd Musonda settled a tight Cosafa Under-20 final played at the Moruleng Stadium in Rustenburg to bring the curtain down on the tournament. The goal denied the Burger King-sponsored Amajita a priceless title in a match played at a relentless pace on a cool Friday afternoon. With the game deadlocked at 1-1 and both ...

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US hacking claims: Obama told Putin to ‘cut it out’

President Barack Obama has said that he ordered Russia’s Vladimir Putin to “cut it out” in a conversation about email hacking ahead of the US election. Implying that the Russian president knew about the hacks, Mr Obama said: “Not much happens in Russia without Vladimir Putin.” The president said he had warned Mr Putin of serious consequences at a summit ...

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Church called upon to convene Indaba

The Church has been urged to convene an indaba of political parties and other stakeholders in view of the unresolved tension arising from the August 11 general election. MMD faction leader Nevers Mumba has told QTV News that he believes the challenges being faced in Zambia require political parties, the civil society and other stakeholders to work together. Dr. Mumba ...

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Church was fooled by politicians – Mambo

Bishop John Mambo says it is clear that the church was once again fooled by politicians during campaigns. Bishop Mambo says he is vindicated when he warned the church to open its eyes and refuse to be used by politicians during campaigns. He says politicians who were all over churches during campaigns have forgotten about the church. Bishop Mambo states ...

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