The curtain comes down on the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with hosts Zambia battling it out with 2015 losing finalists Senegal. Both teams are unbeaten in the competition with Senegal’s unbeaten run at this level going as far back as October, 2015. Senegal coach Joseph Koto insists that his side is not under pressure in today’s match turning ...

Joni Sledge, the singer best-known for the disco anthem We Are Family, has died aged 60. Sledge, who formed Sister Sledge with her three siblings in 1971, was found unresponsive by a friend at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, her publicist said. She had not been ill and the cause of death is unknown. Sledge, who is survived by her ...

Dutch riot police have used water cannons and horses to disperse protesters outside the Turkish consulate in Rotterdam, as the city expelled a Turkish minister. More than 1,000 people had gathered outside the building as the diplomatic row between the two nations escalated. Protesters were reportedly throwing bottles and mobbing police cars. Turkey’s family minister was denied access to the ...

The ruling PF in Monze District has castigated the opposition UPND leadership for directing its members and supporters not to be part of the International Women’s and Youth Days. PF Monze District Chairman Gilbert Mwila says to an extent, this can contribute to divisions in the country. Mr. Mwila says the UPND leadership should be responsible and careful in ensuring ...

The Zambia Teachers Union (ZATU) has encouraged teachers across the country to help in sensitizing pupils on the dangers of HIV/AIDS. ZATU Spokesperson Kangwa Musenga says it is clear from the recent statistics released by the United Nations that young people between the ages of 15 to 19 are the most vulnerable when it comes to HIV infection. Mr. Musenga, ...

The opposition MMD Felix Mutati led faction has called on politicians to stop scandalizing Zambia’s reputation to the international community. MMD Acting Spokesperson Tobias Kafumukache says it is unfair and unfortunate for some political party leaders to continue denting the image and reputation of Zambia to the international community. Mr. Kafumukache states that Zambians have labored a lot for Zambia ...

Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister Lloyd Kaziya says Zambia will rely on Israel’s technological ideas in improving water management system. Mr. Kaziya has told QTV News in an interview that the recent trip to Israel will soon bear fruits in the country as Zambia has leant a lot from that country in terms of technological advancement. Mr. Kaziya ...

Youth Alive Zambia (YAZ) has called for collaborative efforts towards protecting young people from HIV/AIDS. Youth Alive Zambia Project Manager Adamson Nkhoma says the statistics on HIV released concerning young people are alarming and calls for concerted efforts in eradicating the vice. Mr. Nkhoma has told QTV News that there is need to advocate more for behavioral change among young ...

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has observed that the Zambia Development (ZDA) Act of 2006 has various weaknesses and loopholes and that the Zambian Tax Incentives system may be contributing to loss of tax revenues. In a statement issued to QTV News today, CTPD Acting Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo says the ZDA Act of 2006 offers a ...

Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has expressed concern that some church leaders have continued advising their members who are HIV positive against taking drugs. The Health Minister says this will not help the nation in fighting this vice. Dr. Chilufya has reminded the church that they are a critical stakeholder in the fight against HIV/AIDS saying government would embark on ...