Monthly Archives: April 2018

Kawambwa brought to a standstill as once co-joined twins get back home

The arrival of Bupe and Mapalo, the former co-joined twins , brought almost the entire business district of Kawambwa to a standstill as nearly every curious onlooker stood in awe watching their arrival back home. The former co-joined twins arrived back to their home district after undergoing a successful operation at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. The procedure lasted ...

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UPND accused of blocking Constitution Amendment Bill

The ruling Patriotic Front has accused UPND Members of Parliament of politicizing the Constitution Amendment Bill by stating that they will not support it when tabled before the House. Leader of the opposition in Parliament Jack Mwiimbu on Friday said UPND Members of Parliament will not support the Constitution amendment bill when it is tabled before Parliament. Mr. Mwiimbu told ...

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Chongwe Mayor applauds President Lungu

Chongwe Mayor, Geoffrey Chumbwe has applauded President Edgar Lungu for re-launching the ‘Make Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy Campaign’. Mr. Chumbwe says the re-launch of the campaign is timely and will help address the many challenges that come with poor sanitation. He has observed that the call by President Lungu for change of mindsets by all cannot be over-emphasized if ...

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Law enforcers in Kabwe seize deceptive products worth K20, 000

Goods worth about K20, 000 have been seized from various shops in Kabwe by a joined operation conducted by Kabwe Municipal Council, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Zambia Compulsory Standard Agency (ZCSA) and Zambia Police Intellectual Property unit. Kabwe Municipal Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Mumba Mafwenko tells QFM News that the four law enforcers in an effort to ...

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ZCID suggests three church mother bodies takes up dialogue process

The Zambia Council for Social Development has expressed concern that the National Dialogue process has stalled for a long time as the longer it takes to move into the next stage will acutely affect governance; particularly the political environment which is an essential ingredient for development and prosperity of any nation and Her people. ZCID Executive Director Lewis Mwape says ...

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Govt impounds 33 govt vehicles over weekend

Government through its transport control unit yesterday impounded over 33 government vehicles which were moving during the weekend without official permits in Livingston. And Minister of Works and Supply Felix Mutati has indicated that government will not tolerate misuse of government vehicles by public officers for personal affairs especially during weekends. Mr. Mutati who was part of the operation said ...

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PF settles for Maria Langa as its Chilanga candidate

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has adopted Maria Langa as a candidate for the forthcoming Chilanga Parliamentary by election slated for June 5th, 2018. PF Secretary General Davies Mwila made the announcement during a press briefing in Lusaka that just like the party outshined the opposition during last week’s local government by-elections, it will do the same for the Chilanga ...

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President Lungu re-launches keep Zambia clean Campaign

President Edgar Lungu has today re-launched of the “make Zambia clean, green and healthy campaign” with a call on various producers to educate the consumers on proper waste disposal. And president Lungu has reminded all citizens that it is an offence to keep premises dirty, filthy, depositing or allowing refuse to accumulate in our neighborhoods further directing councils to apply ...

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ZYAFAC defends President Lungu’s graft fight strategy

Zambian Youths in the Fight Against Corruption (ZYAFAC) has called on relevant stakeholders to devise mechanisms on how the country can conquer corruption. ZYAFAC Executive Director Maurice Malambo tells QTV News that merely attacking the government that it is not doing enough in fighting corruption is not helping the country in anyway. Mr. Malambo is advising against using the fight ...

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AVAP backs Constitution amendment

Anti-Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) Executive Director Richwell Mulwani says the constitution amendment is key to rolling out electoral reforms in the country. Mr. Mulwani says this is why the constitution amendment should be made top priority. In an interview with Q-News, Mr. Mulwani says certain provisions in the constitution have made it difficult to roll out some electoral reforms which could help address ...

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