Agriculture Permanent Secretary Julius Shawa has appealed to farmers in the country to be patient with government with regards the distribution of farming inputs. Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya had indicated that her ministry government would start the distribution of farming inputs by October 15, 2017 in order to enable farmers prepare adequately for the 2017/2018 farming season. But some farmers ...

The opposition UPND is disappointed that the government through the Ministry of Agriculture has up to date not yet started the distribution of farming inputs under the Farmers Input Support Programme (FISP). UPND Chairman for Rural Reconstruction and Development Moono Mapani notes that this action alone shows that there is lack of commitment on the part of government in promoting ...

Higher education minister Nkandu Luo says her ministry will soon launch youth skills camps in provinces that will help train youths in skills development around the country. Professor Luo told journalist that her ministry places high premium on skills development for youths in the country. She has noted with sadness how youths are always waiting to be employed and how ...

The United Freedom Fighters of Zambia (UFFZ) has reminded Zambians to preserve peace and unity as the nation commemorates 53 years of independence. UFFZ Chairperson Sikota Wina has told QTV News via telephone that Zambia was founded on the basis of national unity and thus the need for all the people to promote peace and unity in the country. Mr. ...

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win Fifa’s ‘The Best’ award for 2017 despite his faltering La Liga form so far this season. Ronaldo missed Real’s first four La Liga games through suspension, but has managed just one goal in the last five and was wasteful once more in front of goal as Madrid eased past ...

Workers at Australia’s major airports will face additional screening measures as part of a security crackdown. The tighter controls come after authorities foiled an alleged terror plot to bring down a plane leaving Sydney Airport in July. Australian baggage handlers and airport staff working in restricted zones will now be subject to random tests for traces of explosives. Inspections will ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has promised to “deal firmly” with North Korea after exit polls suggested he won a clear victory in Sunday’s election. Mr Abe had called an early election for an increased mandate to deal with “crises” facing Japan, including the threat from Pyongyang. Local media report Mr Abe’s ruling coalition has retained its two-thirds majority in ...