Electoral Expert MacDonald Chipenzi has observed that the operationalisation of the Dual Citizenship clause is likely to create problems in the electoral process if not well handled. Mr. Chipenzi says this is because both the Constitution and the Electoral Act are mute on the registration of persons with dual citizenship and their involvement in voting during elections. He notes that ...

A special counsel investigating claims of Russian meddling in the US election has reportedly empanelled a grand jury. The US media reports suggest Robert Mueller’s inquiry has taken the first step towards possible criminal charges. According to Reuters news agency, the jury has issued subpoenas over a June 2016 meeting between President Donald Trump’s son and a Russian lawyer. The ...

Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo has warned youths against using social media platforms to break the law with impunity. Mr. Kampyongo says government has noted with regret and concern the continued abuse of social media platforms by some youths with impunity. He has advised youths to instead use social media to exchange meaningful ideas that will benefit them and the ...

The Bemba Royal Establishment (BRE) says all is set for next week’s Ukusefya Pangw’ena traditional ceremony of the Bemba speaking people in Mungwi District of Northern Province. BRE Spokesperson Washanga Impika Sha Lubemba has told QFM News via telephone that preparations are progressing well and that most of the logistics have been put in place. He says various stakeholders have ...

Zamtel has announced that it has now paid the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) K10.2 million towards settlement of the outstanding historical debt for spectrum and operating fees. Zamtel Acting Chief Executive Officer Sydney Mupeta reiterated that Zamtel remains committed to settling all its outstanding statutory obligations within the shortest possible time. Mr Mupeta says the unprecedented growth ...

President Edgar Lungu has maintained that he is leading the nation in the right direction contrary to assertions by some sections of society that he has lost direction in his leadership. And president Lungu says the Patriotic Front government is listening government and is ready to listen to critics and implement the suggestions given to it. Speaking when he toured ...

Police in Lusaka have detained United Progressive People (UPP) President Dr. Saviour Chishimba at Woodlands Police Station for defamation of the president. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says Police have Warned and Cautioned Dr. Chishimba of Makeni, Lusaka for the Offence of Defamation of the President. Ms Katongo says this is contrary to Section 69 of Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia. ...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the return of Milutin Sredejovic as the head coach for his second stint at the club on Thursday. The 47-year old was in charge of Pirates in 2006 and rejoins the club following his resignation as head coach of the Uganda national team whom he led to their first Africa Cup of Nations tournament since 1978. ...

The Africa Consumer Union (ACU) has cautioned consumers against falling for mysterious healing herbs offered by traditional healers. The union has also called on government to devise measures to protect consumers from commercial fraud by outlawing this type of daylight robbery. ACU First Vice President Muyunda Ililonga has told QFM News via telephone that Zambian pedestrians and motorists are accustomed to ...

Economist Yusuf Dodia has observed that Zambia’s economy has been pushing in the right direction in the first half of 2017. Mr. Dodia has also noted that the country’s economy has performed well despite the high cost of goods and attributed to the hike in electricity tariffs. He also noted that while there has not been much growth from the ...