About 100 government supporters have burst into Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly, where they beat up several lawmakers. Witnesses said the confrontation came after an assembly session to mark the country’s Independence Day. Military police guarding the site stood by as intruders brandishing sticks and pipes broke through the gate, AFP said. The government vowed to investigate. About 350 people were ...

The Economic Liberation Movement (ELA) has advised government to channel resources to key priority areas in view of the current economic challenges the country is facing. ELA General Secretary Mainda Simataa says during this period of economic challenges, it is prudent that the government carefully allocates resources and avoids wastage. Mr. Simataa says projects such as the construction of the ...

French teenager Theo Hernandez became the first player to cross the divide between Atletico and Real Madrid in 17 years on Wednesday, as the clubs confirmed they had reached an agreement which local media reported to be worth around €30 million. The left back’s brother Lucas plays for Atletico, and their father Jean-Francois also turned out for the club. The ...

Zambia and Zimbabwe will decide the Cosafa Castle Cup on Sunday with one of them to set a new record for the most number of wins in the annual southern African championship after they both won Wednesday’s semifinal assignments at the Moruleng Stadium in Rustenburg. Justin Shonga scored twice as Zambia came from behind to beat Tanzania 4-2 while Knox ...

Accountability Advocates Zambia (AAZ) hopes that the 2018 national budget will speak directly to the lives of the people of Zambia. AAZ Executive Director Chilufya Luchembe has told QTV News that his organization is also expects the 2018 national budget to be in line with the recently launched Seventh National Development Plan if the goals outlined in the plan are ...

Lusaka lawyer, Kelvin Bwalya has demanded for accountability and responsibility in the appointment of the country’s security wings. Mr. Bwalya wonders why the country’s intelligence has not been able to detect information leading to sabotage cases the country has experienced in the recent past. He says the country’s security wings should justify their existence. Mr. Fube has also questioned whether ...

The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia has encouraged the government to invest massively in security systems such as installation of CCTV in public places. Council President Suzyo Zimba tells Qtv News that most countries are moving in the direction of installing CCTV in public places to avoid cases of arson and sabotage. Mr. Zimba says it helps the country to ...

All People’s Congress (APC) Leader Nason Msoni says a declaration of a state of emergency will instill fear in Zambians and dent the country’s image. Mr. Msoni has told Qtv News via telephone that using force or apprehension is not the solution to Zambia’s current political situation. He says there is still an option of dialogue which can help diffuse ...

The US has said it will use its “considerable military forces” on North Korea “if we must”, following Tuesday’s long-range missile test. US ambassador Nikki Haley said a new resolution will also be tabled against Pyongyang at the United Nations. She described the test as a sharp military escalation and also threatened to use trade restrictions. Hours after she spoke, ...

Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya says Malaria is an impediment to development and therefore should not be taken lightly as an ordinary disease. Speaking when he officiated the opening of the southern Africa Malaria Elimination Eight Initiative today, Dr. Chilufya says there is need to completely eliminate the disease by carrying out critical interventions such as indoor residue spraying and vector ...