The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has observed that banning mobile phones from schools has the effect of giving pupils an extra week’s education over the course of an academic year. PROTUZ General Secretary Kangwa Musenga says the union is grateful to the government for banning the use of cell phones in schools saying this will no doubt have ...

United, Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) President Charles Chanda has welcomed President Edgar Lungu’s pronouncements to print the ballot papers for 2021 polls but with reservations. Mr. Chanda says his party has welcomed this development given the fact that Zambia’s economy is limping. Mr. Chanda has however questioned why the Head of State is the one who has made that ...

New Congress Party President Peter Chanda has proposed that the parliamentary code of conduct should be revised to give powers to the speakers of the National Assembly to take serious action to erring Members of Parliament.  Pastor Chanda says what is happening in the Zambia parliamentary is worrying adding that members of parliament still need to do more to regulate ...

Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape has accused government of hypocrisy on the issue of holding the referendum. Mr. Mwape says this is because President Lungu is saying government has no resources to hold referendum and on the other hand Government has resources to make consultations on whether Zambia should pull out from the International Criminal ...

The Advocacy against Child Abuse and Gender Based Violence has called on government to decentralize fast track courts dealing with GBV related cases. Advocacy Executive Director Bellion Chola says it is unfair that the case of Ruth Mbandu took too much to be disposed of saying justice has been denied for her family. Mr. Chola says justice delayed is justice ...

The ruling Patriotic Front has blamed the opposition UPND for its failure to grow and strengthen the party in Southern Province. The ruling party feels that the violence that is perpetrated by UPND cadres against PF Members when mobilizing the party has largely contributed to the PF’s failure to grow its party in the province. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya ...

The Zambia Police Service has concluded its investigations in the murder case of flight sergeant Mark Chongwa a Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officer who was allegedly killed in police cells at Woodlands Police Station. Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Nephas Chifuta tells QTV News that four inmates alleged to have picked up a quarrel with the deceased whilst in custody ...

Former UPND Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo says the alleged attacks on the Speaker of National Assembly Dr. Patrick Matibini by UPND President Hakainde Hichilema are an assault on Zambia’s democracy and an indictment of poor judgment on the UPND leader. Mr. Lifwekelo is advising and cautioning the leader of UPND to exercise maximum restrain and learn to be led. Mr. ...

The opposition United Progressive People (UPP) Leader Dr. Savior Chishimba says he is in receipt of a credible report of corruption at the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) involving close to K100 million. Dr. Chishimba in a statement to QTV News, alleges that a named Procurement Officer at NAPSA has connived with a named senior State House official and a ...

Diego Costa was among the scorers as Spain strolled to a 4-1 win at home to Israel in a World Cup qualifier on Friday to stay top of their group. Manchester City playmaker David Silva put Spain ahead in the 15th minute with a low shot through the legs of goalkeeper Ofir Marciano while Vitolo doubled their lead on the ...