Monthly Archives: January 2018

Construction of four GBV fast track courts cheers Chola

Advocacy against Child Abuse and Gender Based Violence Executive Director Bellion Chola has commended the United Nations (UN) and government for constructing four more fast truck courts to fight Gender Based violence cases. Mr. Chola says the four fast track courts will help in the fight against GBV in the country and they will reduce on the number of victims ...

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HH demands that govt compensates all street vendors

The United Party for Nation Development (UPND) Leader Hakainde Hichilema has demanded that government compensates all street venders who were recently removed from the streets. And the UPND President has refuted claims by Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo that his party was behind the riots that were witnessed in Kanyama, Chibolya, Misisi and John Leigh. Mr. Hichilema has told a ...

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PF accuse UPND of planning to launch “Cholera Committee”

The ruling PF has maintained that the opposition UPND is not letting go of its agenda to politicize the Cholera outbreak. In a statement issued to QFM News, the ruling party has claimed that the opposition UPND now plans to launch a “Cholera Committee” when it is public knowledge that Government is coordinating responses in conjunction with other co-operating partners ...

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Kabanshi assures vulnerable people in Kanyama

Community Development and Social Welfare Minister Emerine Kabanshi says her ministry will ensure that the payment of the social cash transfer funds for the beneficiaries in Kanyama is fast tracked. Ms Kabanshi says this will be done to help the traders that have been affected by the closure of the trading areas in the central business district and other areas ...

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Together we will make it says Mutati & Chiteme

The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of National Development Planning have reaffirmed their commitment to foster stronger collaboration in the appraisal, financing, implementation, and monitoring of socio-economic development programmes. This came to light when Minister of Finance Felix Mutati paid a courtesy call and delivered congratulatory remarks and best wishes to newly appointed Minister of National Development Planning, Alexander Chiteme, ...

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A 91 year old Chipata woman killed by her grandson

A 91 year old woman of Chipata District in Eastern Province has been murdered by her 24 year old grandson for unknown reasons. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to QTV News that the suspect is alleged to have hit the victim with an axe handle on the head and she sustained a deep cut. Ms Katongo has ...

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Sanchez future uncertain as Utd, City circle

Arsene Wenger admitted on Friday that Alexis Sanchez’s future is up in the air as Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola stayed tight-lipped over potential moves for the forward during the January transfer window.Guardiola’s bid to buy Sanchez collapsed at the end of the summer transfer window and City were favourites to land him this time around but the club are ...

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Injury knocks out Ngwenya from Uganda clash

Chipolopolo midfielder Godfrey Ngwenya is a doubt for Sunday’s Group B African Nations Championship (CHAN) tie against Uganda due to injury. The Power Dynamos midfielder has been sidelined with a knee injury sustained during a friendly match against Orlando Pirates last week. Team doctor Mwila Lupasha told Fazfootball.com that Ngwenya sustained soft tissue ligaments damage and is under observation. “Godfrey ...

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PAC urges govt to find alternative market for street vendors

Peoples Alliance for Change (PAC) Leader Andyford Banda says he cautioned government against removing street vendors from the streets of Lusaka. Mr. Banda has also appealed to government to give an alternative trading place to the displaced traders. He says government should have planned on how to sustain the growth of trading markets the same way they have been making ...

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No need to rush in constitution refinement – Lubinda

Justice Minister Given Lubinda has urged stakeholders not to be in a hurry in refining the republican constitution. Mr. Lubinda has told Q-News that stakeholders must ensure that ample time is given to the process so people can make informed decisions. Meanwhile Mr. Lubinda has revealed that his ministry has reached a stage where it will present the constitution amendment ...

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