The Civil Society Constitution Agenda(CiSCA) says Zambia has witnessed a backslide in democracy, political stability and enjoyment of people’s political, cultural and civil rights and freedom since President Edgar Lungu assented to the amended constitution. In a statement, CiSCA Chairperson Bishop John Mambo says they are dismayed at the continued breach of the rule of law, the constitution and deliberate ...

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has urged faith leaders to do more to promote national unity. In a message to Muslims on the holy festival of Eid mUBARAK, the culmination of the Holy Month of Ramadan, President Lungu says Zambians of all faiths and beliefs must stand together to protect the nation’s peace, rule of law, democracy and strengthen the country. President ...

Lusaka lawyer and Patriotic Front Member Kelvin Bwalya has warned that anarchy will begin to reign in the country if the violence being experienced is not addressed. In a statement, Mr Bwalya has since urged citizens to fight violence before it becomes uncontrollable. He says what is more disturbing is that the youth can fight to blood pulp and injure ...

The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) is saddened by the continued engagement of workers on casual basis by some employers despite the practice being outlawed. FTUZ President Chingati Msiska has attributed this to lack of a systematic way of monitoring the ban on casualization and inspection. Mr. Msiska has since appealed to affected workers to report such ...

Chief Mumena of the Kaonde Speaking people of Solwezi district  has described statements by  some sections of society that Zambia is in a crisis as an over statement. And Chief Mumena has called for dialogue involving government, politicians and the Church in order to foster peace and development in the country. He says it is important that the Church, Politicians ...

The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) has cancelled Registration Certificates of 32 training institutions for failure to maintain minimum training standards. TEVETA Director General David Chankota says the 32 institutions failed to provide qualified trainers, adequate infrastructure, equipment and workshops and credible management system meriting training. Among the institutions that have been deregistered include, Copperbelt International College, ...

Green party president peter Sinkamba says he will this week help affected Butondo residents in Mufulira to sue government for compensation in respect to the 2012 acid mist pollution from Mopani copper mines. Following a major acid mist pollution incidence that occurred in Mufulira’s Butondo Township in February 2012, emitted from Mopani Copper Mines, medical doctors established that the emissions ...

Party for National Unity (PNU) President Highvie Hamududu has observed that poverty is what has fueled tension in the country’s political realm. Mr. Hamududu has told QTV news in an interview that people are agitated by high poverty levels in the country, which has contributed to the political divide. He says people are irritable due to high unemployment and inequalities. ...

Civil Rights Activist Brebner Changala has called upon President Edgar Lungu not to ignore calls for him to hold a press conference highlighting how his administration is addressing many social challenges in the country. Mr. Changala says the Head of State should commit some of his time to the citizens by engaging with them and addressing some of the concerns ...

Peoples Alliance for Change (PAC) President Andyford Banda maintains that President Edgar Lungu is the key to ending political violence in the country. Mr. Banda says the Head of State must show direction by stopping his cadres engaging in political violence. Speaking in an interview with QTV News, Mr. Banda says the nation has seen enough of these violent acts ...