The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has implored the media to help advance opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. ILO Country Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, Alexio Musindo says the media shapes public opinion and must be responsive to the concerns of individuals and society. Speaking ...

Government has partnered with the Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) in rolling out the social cash transfer payment system to 27 districts in Luapula and western provinces. Speaking during the signing ceremony of the social cash transfer Zampost payment system, ministry of community development and social services permanent secretary Howard Sikwela said the pilot program intends to reach over 100,000 ...

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Dr. Kennedy Malama has sent a stern warning to casual workers at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) who staged a protest today. The casual workers were protesting against casualization at the country’s biggest health institution and demanded to be put on permanent employment. But when reached for a comment, Dr. Malama said the ...

Finance Minister Felix Mutati has assured the investor community in South Africa that Zambia’s Economic environment has stabilized following consistent economic policies. Mr. Mutati says the economic trajectory for Zambia is positive and growing stronger as the country is enjoying entrenched democracy and political stability. He was speaking at the infrastructure Africa Business Forum held at the Convention Centre in ...

Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has appealed to politicians not to politicize the government pronouncement on universal routine HIV counseling, testing and treatment. He says leaders ought to be responsible when handling important national issues patterning to health. Dr. Chitalu has told a media briefing that this is a national matter considering the high number of people who have died ...

Football is back! The Absa Premiership, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga kicked off in fine style this weekend with some interesting results and top-drawer goals. There was joy for PL champions Chelsea, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and pain for Absa Premiership defending champions Bidvest Wits. Neymar continued to mesmerise defenders in France, powering PSG to a massive win, while ...

Napsa Stars coach Tenant Chilumba has stood by his players and expects them to recover in thnext match following a run of results which has seen them go seven matches without victory in the MTN FAZ Super League.Sunday’s 2-1 defeat away to Zesco United was preceded by defeats to Nkwazi, Nkana, Power Dynamos as well as draws with Nchanga Rangers, ...

Topstar Zambia Limited says it is committed to work on the several complaints coming from clients ranging from quality of the picture and some decoders not having all the channels. Topstar Public Relations manager Mwazi Chanda has told QTV News that due to the heavy traffic at sales outlets and other dealers, some clients were not able to get the ...

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed the nation following three months of medical leave in the UK. In a televised speech, Mr Buhari, 74, said he was “distressed” by calls for the dissolution of Nigeria, urging Nigerians to come together. But the president failed to disclose his illness. It was his second spell of medical leave this year. Many Nigerians ...

Police hunting the chief suspect in last Thursday’s Barcelona van attack have shot a man in an area to the west of the city who appeared to be wearing an explosive belt, Spanish media say. The shooting is reported to have happened on a road in Subirats. Earlier, police confirmed they were hunting for Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, suspected of driving ...