Zambia Police Head of Traffic Yoram Phiri has advised motorists across the country to observe traffic rules during the festive season. Mr. Phiri says motorists should avoid getting too excited on the road. He says the Zambia Police Traffic Department has partnered with the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) to ensure those found wanting are taken to the fast ...

The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has developed a standard for used motor vehicle tyres. ZABS head marketing and public relations Hazel Zulu notes that tyres are a critical component of a vehicle, and that it is against this background that ZABS in collaboration with various stakeholders developed and published the standard ZS 1051 which will be used to check ...

Higher Education Minister Nkandu Luo has threatened to ban political activities at public universities. Professor Luo has told Parliament that he will not hesitate to ban political party branches in universities if some political parties continue inciting students. She has blamed the protest by students at the Copperbelt University to misinformation by the students’ union leadership over the payment of ...

General Education Minister Dr. Dennis Wanchinga says the number of employed teachers found with fake qualifications has so far reached 743. Dr Wanchinga has told Parliament that of this number 108 have already admitted to being in possession of fake qualifications. He says the ministry has since started the process of removing the fake teachers from the system. He adds ...

The Center for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says the country’s rising debt could affect economic performance next year. CTPD head of programs and research Brian Mwiinga says while government should be commended for the policies it has well implemented in 2017, people should not be afraid to point out where it has not performed well. Mr Mwiinga says government ...

A civic leader has criticized President Edgar Lungu for his rhetoric in fighting corruption in the country. McDonald Chipenzi says President Lungu has continued paying lip service to the fight against corruption and has done nothing to punish those engaging in acts of corruption in his administration. He says the President should be seen to be taking action in dealing ...

President Edgar Lungu has been advised against ignoring calls for him to make changes to his cabinet. Peoples Alliance for Change President Andyford Banda tells QTV News that some of the Ministers have lamentably failed to perform in their respective ministries, hence the need to make changes. He points out that the two ministers in charge of Higher Education and ...