Monthly Archives: June 2017

Zambia continues recording high cervical cancer cases

Government says Zambia has continued recording high cervical cancer cases in women. Ministry of health Spokesperson Dr. Kennedy Malama has told QFM news that Zambia is one of the countries in the world with the high prevalence in new cervical cancer cases. Dr. Malama adds that breast cancer has also greatly affected women, but reiterates that government has put up ...

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China landslide leaves at least 140 missing in Sichuan

More than 140 people are feared buried in a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China, state media say. About 40 homes were destroyed in Xinmo village in Maoxian county, after the side of a mountain collapsed at about 06:00 local time (22:00 GMT Friday). Rescue teams are frantically searching for survivors trapped beneath rocks. Pictures posted by the People’s ...

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Zambian Airways coming – Mushimba

Transport and Communications Minister Brain Mushimba has observed that the Zambian aviation sector has been turbulent after the collapse of Zambian Airways in 1994. The Transport and Communications Minister says despite this turbulence, it has still shown unprecedented growth over the last two decades. Engineer Mushimba says over 1.6 million passengers entered Zambia through its airports in 2016, indicating an ...

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Chipata DC warns FRA officials

Chipata District Commissioner Kalunga Zulu has warned that Government will not take kindly to illegal transactions in the procurement of maize for the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during this maize marketing season. Mr. Zulu says those that have been given an opportunity to procure and secure the crop on behalf of Government should resist temptations to commit fraud or other ...

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PF cadres terrorizing ‘Matebeto business owners’

Some restaurant owners at Lusaka famous Matebeto eating place have complained against Patriotic Front cadres who have been harassing them demanding that they pay levy. They have told Q-News that the cadres who even threaten to beat up those who resist to pay claim to have the full blessings of the area Member of Parliament Margret Mwanakatwe and the area ...

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Wina demands professionalism from public workers

Acting President Inonge Wina has urged public service workers to be professional in the manner they execute their duties. Ms. Wina says this will boost citizen’s confidence in the public service and government as a whole. Speaking during the Commemoration of the Africa Public Service Day in Lusaka today, Ms. Wina says in an effort to enhance professionalism in the ...

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Police in Mongu arrests UPND Officials for unlawful assembly

Police in Mongu have arrested five UPND provincial leaders for unlawful assembly. Western province Police Commissioner Charles Lungu who has confirmed to the arrest to Q-News says the five UPND provincial leader wanted to hold a meeting at their party offices which attracted a huge crowd of people without notifying the Police. Mr. Lungu has since warned people in the ...

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Grenfell Tower: Fire started in Hotpoint fridge freezer, say police

The Grenfell Tower fire in London started in a fridge freezer, and outside cladding and insulation failed safety tests, police say. The Metropolitan Police say manslaughter, health and safety, and fire safety charges will be considered. Seventy-nine people are feared dead after the blaze destroyed 151 homes in the Kensington tower block and nearby. The government has ordered immediate testing ...

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Nicki Minaj Throws More Shots At Remy Ma On “Nobody” & “I Can’t Even Lie”

(AllHipHop News) With nearly seven minutes of lyrical heat, Remy Ma fired straight at Nicki Minaj on the diss track “Shether.” As a result, Minaj has spent a lot of 2017 responding to her rival. The Young Money rapstress first answered back with the “No Frauds” single featuring Drake and Lil Wayne. She continued her defensive tactics on Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” ...

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Portugal are set to rest Cristiano Ronaldo for Saturday’s clash against New Zealand as the Euro 2016 winners look to confirm their passage into next week’s Confederations Cup semifinals. Ronaldo brushed off allegations of tax evasion in Spain with man-of-the-match performances in the 2-2 draw with Mexico and 1-0 win over Russia, when he scored the winner. Ferdinand Santos is ...

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