Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has encouraged farmers to diversify into growing other cash crops instead of concentrating on maize. ZNFU public relations officer Kelvin Kaleyi says the Union is encouraging farmers to venture into growing soya beans, rice, cassava and even rearing livestock such sheep and goats as long as they diversify. Mr. Kaleyi says farmers should also consider ...

The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) has warned Chinese investors to respect the country’s labour laws. Union President Chingati Msiska has noted that a number of Chinese companies operating in the country have been accused of poor labour practices, including physically abusing their local workers. He has since urged government to take action against companies not upholding ...

Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga has disclosed that the construction of a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Kabwe District has been completed. Mr. Mushanga has told QTV News that the plant which has been set up by a Chinese Investor will create employment for the local people and revive economic activity in Kabwe. He adds that the establishment of the fertilizer ...

Patriots for economic progress (PEP) President Sean Tembo has noted the need for the country to embark on electoral reforms in preparation for the 2021 general election. Mr. Tembo has noted that most political problems the country is facing emanate from the electoral system. He has told QTV news that this is the more reason why political leaders such UPND ...

Justice Minister Given Lubinda has slammed UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for taking the country’s internal matters to the international community. Mr. Lubinda has since described Mr Hichilema as a cry baby and a coward. He tells Q-News that the opposition leader can only seek international justice when the local justice systems have completely failed. Mr. Lubinda says the denting of ...

The Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International Zambia has commended the government for the steps it has taken to improve Zambia’s ranking in the Doing Business indicators from 98TH IN 2016 to 85TH IN 2017. According to the recently published Doing Business 2018 report, Zambia is one of the top 10 economies showing the most improved performance on the ...

First Lady Esther Lungu has noted the need for a multisectoral approach towards the elimination of barriers as well as coming up with actions that will enhance women’s participation and involvement in economic development. And Mrs Lungu has called on government to seriously consider the introduction of entrepreneurship studies in schools. Speaking during the first AWEP annual conference in Lusaka, ...

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has disclosed that the party’s Central Committee has resolved that the party begins holding elections in North Western provinces starting this Friday. Mr. Mwila has told Journalists in Lusaka that this is follows the party’s poor performance in North Western, Southern and Western Provinces during the 2016 general elections. He says this despite the ...

The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) has urged Zambians to speak up and not to allow the Patriotic Front make the Constitution Impotent. In a statement, CiSCA Chairperson Bishop John Mambo says citizens have a responsibility to stop the PF regime from willfully butchering country’s supreme law-to suit and advance a partisan agenda. He says CiSCA expects and demands nothing ...

Finance Minister Felix Mutati says despite government implementing major Public Financial Management reforms over the past seven years, the nation continues to face significant challenges in this area. In a speech read on his behalf by Ministry of Finance Accountant General Dr. Dick Sichembe during the official launch of the Public Financial Management Handbook for Member of Parliament and staff ...