A leading contender to replace President Jacob Zuma as head of South Africa’s governing ANC has said he believes the woman who accused Mr Zuma of rape over a decade ago was telling the truth. Mr Zuma’s deputy, Cyril Ramaphosa, told a local radio station: “Yes, I would believe her.” In 2006 Mr Zuma was found not guilty of raping ...

Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya has presented to Parliament the National Health Insurance Bill. Dr Chilufya says the bill aimed at providing for sound financing of the national health system and universal access to quality insured healthcare services. He says the bill is also to provide the national health insurance management authority and provide for its functions and powers. Dr Chilufya ...

First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQM),has applauded the Government’s decision to lift the ban on freight and goods vehicles driving at night. The mining firm, which is the country’s largest copper producer and taxpayer, stresses that one of the key elements in making Zambia an attractive investment destination is ensuring the economic competitiveness of its mining sector. FQM country manager General ...

Government has implored media practitioners to shift their concentration from reporting too much on politics to matters of national development and human interest that will have a positive impact on the people. Ministry of National Development Planning Permanent Secretary Chola Chabala has also urged Zambian journalists to provide relevant context and analysis to their stories. He has noted that the ...

The Zambia Red Cross Society expects the number of Congolese refugees at Kenani refugee transit camp in Nchelenge to reach 10,000 by the end of December 2017. Communications Manager Bruce Mulenga says the number of asylum seekers at Kenani camp has continued to increase with the number currently standing at 8,863. Mr. Mulenga says on average 100 to 90 persons ...

The Ministry of Finance has released K12 million towards the payment of October and November salaries for Tanzania Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) workers who have been on strike. Labour Minister Joyce Simukoko has told Parliament that the money has already received by the bank and that by Monday TAZARA management will receive the money. Ms Nonde has since appealed to ...

Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga has directed the Kabwe Municipal Council to unblock drainages in the district. Mr. Mushanga says has also warned residents in the province against disposing off garbage anyhow. He says it is high time residents start taking responsibility of the liter they keep churning out especially during the rainy season. Mr. Mushanga has told Q-news that ...

Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) International has applauded the Ministry of Agriculture for going hundred percent E-voucher under the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) this year. CUTS center coordinator Chenai Makumba says government should in the near future increase its amount of contribution towards FISP. She says despite the lapses in the facility this year, going hundred percent E-voucher has ...

Chief Chimbuka of the Bemba speaking people of Chinsali District in Muchinga province has advised Zambians to respect traditional leaders. Chief Chimbuka tells QTV News that he is saddened that Senior Chief Mweemba of Sinazongwe District sustained severe burns after his palace was petrol bombed unknown people. He states that what happened to Senior Chief Mweemba is very unfortunate and ...

Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has questioned President Edgar Lungu’s move to provide 100, 000 kwacha under the presidential empowerment fund loan scheme to six church congregations in various parts of the country. Mr Sinkamba says the church should remain neutral and desist from getting money from government as this can compromise them. He says this would be difficult for ...