Two juveniles of Matero Township’s Shadreck area have died after consuming doom insecticide given to them by their mother. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo the children died on the way to Chingwere first level Hospital. In a statement to QFM News, Ms Katongo says the incident happened yesterday, 24th January, 2017 between 19:00 hours and 20:00 hours. Ms Katongo has identified ...

La La Land will be the one to beat at this year’s Oscars, having scored a record-equalling 14 nominations. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are up for best actor and actress for their roles in the modern musical romance. It is also one of nine films up for the best picture award. Sci-fi film Arrival and coming-of-age drama Moonlight have ...

Williams can regain the number one ranking by winning the title Australian Open 2017 Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne Dates: 16-29 Jan Coverage: Daily live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra; live text on selected matches on the BBC Sport website; TV highlights on BBC Two and online from 21 January. Six-time champion Serena Williams outplayed Britain’s Johanna Konta ...

Donald Trump has said a “big day” is planned on national security, including an announcement to build a wall on the border between the US and Mexico. The new US president is expected to sign several executive orders regarding immigration and border security over the next few days. They are likely to include the “extreme vetting” of people coming from ...

The Sakwiba Sikota led United Liberal Party (ULP) has ruled out holding a convention to allow the party’s top leadership seek a fresh mandate. ULP Secretary General Inambao Inambao says there is currently no need for the party to hold a convention despite the fact that the party’s leadership has never renewed its mandate since inception in 2006. Mr. Inambao ...

The media in the country is being encouraged to venture into investigative journalism. Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) President Frederick Mutesa says time is now ripe for the media to move away from sensational journalism and focus on investigative reporting. He has also implored the media to remain factual and objective in their reporting. Dr. Mutesa adds that his ...

The Timber Producers Association of Zambia (TPAZ) has welcomed the directive by President Edgar Lungu’s to the Ministry of Lands, Environment and Natural Resources to closely supervise the timber business. TPAZ Vice President Charles Masange tells QTV News that this will no doubt mitigate the fast depleting forests in the country. He says the kind of political will the Head ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) says strengthening the national Anti-Corruption policy remains crucial to Zambia’s fight against corruption. TIZ president Lee Habasonda says this is particularly pertaining to the prosecution mandate of the Anti-Corruption Commission. Mr. Habasonda notes that while the ACC has instituted a number of corruption investigations; it has secured very few convictions. In an interview with QTV News, ...

The ruling Patriotic Front in Southern Province has commended government for releasing more than K200 million for the construction of the Kalomo-Dundumwenzi and Itezhi- Tezhi- Namwala roads. PF Southern Province Vice information and Publicity Secretary Trymore Mwenda says the two roads have never been tarred independence. Mr. Mwenda says President Lungu has demonstrated his inclusive approach to governance and development by ...

Algeria’s Belgian coach Georges Leekens quit Tuesday after the side crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria were one of the pre-tournament favourites for the competition in Gabon but failed to win a game in their opening group. “For the good of all I decided to quit even though I do it with heart ache, and I wish ...