The ruling Patriotic Front has stated that the arrest of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has nothing to do with the lack of demise of good governance in the country. PF Media Director Sunday Chanda in a statement to QFM News today, says it is a fallacy that Mr. Hichilema was arrested because democracy has perished in Zambia. Mr. Chanda says ...

Suspected Contagious Bouvine Plural-Pneumonia (CBPP) has broken out in Kazungula District in Makonongo Village of Southern Province. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary David Shamulenge who rushed to Kazungula District for on the spot check says the suspected CBPP has since claimed the life of two animals. Dr. Shamulenge, who is accompanied by Director Veterinary Dr. Yona Sinkala and ...

At least 90 militants from the Islamic State (IS) group were killed by a huge bomb dropped by the US in Afghanistan, a regional governor says. The most powerful non-nuclear bomb ever used by the US in combat was dropped on an IS base in Nangarhar province. A network of tunnels and caves was destroyed on Thursday evening local time, ...

Zesco United’s 2017 Caf Confederation Cup pre-group stage final leg tie on Saturday against Enugu Rangers of Nigeria, has been adjusted by two hours. This is due to opponents Rangers late arrival for Saturday’s final leg decider at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Rangers, who were earlier due to land in Zambia on Friday, only arrive in Ndola on the ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it has no intentions of assassinating incarcerated UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema as claimed by some UPND officials. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya has also expressed concern that a lot of illogical statements are coming from the opposition UPND linking the ruling party to the operations of the police. Mr. Bwalya has told Journalists in ...

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has expressed concern that the political tension in the country is still volatile months after the general elections. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says it is clear that the tension the country is witnessing is as a result of the 2016 general elections. Mr. Cheembe says it is important ...

Labour Minister Joyce Nonde has threatened that government will completely eliminate casualisation in the country if employers do not stop abusing their workers. Ms Nonde says her ministry has been going round asking casual workers on how their employers have been treating them saying if the trend of abusing workers continue government will have no option but to completely abolish ...

United, Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) President Charles Chanda has expressed concern that the ruling PF and opposition UPND are bringing the country into the mud through the animosity between them coming from the last elections. Mr. Chanda says Zambians deserve better than what is offered to them politically at the moment. The UPPZ Leader has observed the need to ...

Police in Lusaka last evening picked up Economic and Equity Party (EEP) Leader Chilufya Tayali in connection with his Facebook posting on the Inspector General of Police. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to QFM News that Mr. Tayali was picked up yesterday in connection with his statement on his Facebook page against the Inspector General of Police ...

The Zambia Police says the Inspector General of Police does not receive instructions from State House. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says the office of the Inspector General of Police is a constitutional office. In an interview with QTV News, Ms. Katongo says this means that the Inspector General of Police cannot make any decision outside the law in the execution ...