Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia Frank Bwalya says Zambia’s standing in the international community has continued to rise owing to the good leadership of President Edgar Lungu. Mr. Bwalya made these remarks in a closed door meeting with Australia’s Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove before he presented his credentials at Government House in Canberra today. He says President Lungu’s commitment ...

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has dismissed as false allegations that it is arbitrarily taxing bank accounts using the Tax Payer Identification Numbers (TPIN’s) In a statement, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda says such claims must be dispelled with the contempt they deserve. Mr Sikalinda has assured the general public that no amount of money will be deducted from ...

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the high cost of living in the country is injurious to human dignity. And the Lusaka JCTR Basic Needs Basket for 2018 has continued to record a high cost of living for a family of five. The increase in cost of living for March 2018 is attributed to poor rainfall patterns, extension ...

Barbara Bush, the former US first lady and literacy campaigner, has died at the age of 92. She was the matriarchal figure of a political dynasty that included two presidents – her husband George HW Bush and son George W Bush. Mrs Bush, who was first lady from 1989 to 1993, had been in failing health for some time and ...

Lionel Messi was thrown on as a substitute but 10-man Barcelona were relieved to escape with a draw as Celta Vigo came within a whisker of inflicting the Catalans’ first league defeat of the season on Tuesday. Messi was introduced after an hour at the Stade Balaidos and looked to have inspired another Barca victory when Paulinho gave the visitors ...

Business and Financial Analyst Blessings Kafwanka says Zambia is not yet ready to be part of the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) being spearheaded by the African Union. Mr. Kafwanka says he has analyzed proposals in the CFTA agreement, which if implemented could negatively affect Zambia’s manufacturing sector. He says if Zambia is to be part of this agreement, the ...

Health Literacy Zambia (HLZ) has encouraged Zambian men to consider going for male circumcision due to its proven health benefits. HLZ Chairperson for Finance Gabriel Kaoma tells Q-News that according to available information, circumcised men are protected over 60 percent when it comes to HIV infection. Mr. Kaoma says male circumcision also helps in preventing cervical cancer in women which ...

Chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni speaking people in Chipata District of Eastern province has differed with the provincial administration over the removal of Billboards carrying Open Defecation Free (ODF) messages. Last week Eastern province deputy permanent secretary Patrick Mwanawasa instructed that all UNICEF billboards carrying open defecation free messages be pulled down claiming they are dehumanizing. The traditional leader says ...

Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) Executive Director, Mweenge Chifwembe has welcomed the creation of seven new districts by President Edgar Lungu. Mr Mweenge says the creation of new districts will help in improving service delivery in the new district. He says the creation of new districts is key to ensuring equal distribution of national resources to all regions. In an ...

Politicians in the country have been advised not only to turn to the Church during times of crisis, but engage the church constantly in national matters. Sovereignty Impact Ministries General Overseer Reverend Steven Mwalesa tells Q-News that the tendency where the Church is only consulted when there is a crisis should come to an end. He says when things are ...