Monthly Archives: August 2018

Sumaili notes need for unity in the church

Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili has observed the need for Christian principles and values to permeate every area of human endeavors of Zambians. Speaking at a church leaders religious engagement in Lusaka t, Reverend Sumaili said the church has an opportunity to institutionalize and Christianize Zambia. Reverend Sumaili says this can be done when the church ...

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VEEP urges farmers to get ready for 2018/2019 farming season

Vice President Inonge Wina has called on farmers in the country to gear themselves for the forthcoming 2018/2019 farming season. Mrs. Wina says this is because minister of agriculture Michael Katambo has assured her office  that farming inputs will be delivered soon in readiness for the 2018-2019 farming season. ZANIS reports that speaking on arrival at Solwezi airport today, Mrs. ...

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YALI describes as unfortunate path taken by church on dialogue

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)has described as unfortunate the route the Church has taken on the national dialogue process. Governance advisor Isaac Mwanza says his organization thinks that the decision by the Church to lead and facilitate the summit among political parties is divisive. Mr. Mwanza has told QTV News that  YALI does not think the route taken by ...

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Mkushi arsonist faces seven counts of murder

A 34 years old man has been arrested by the Police in connection with the inferno that last week claimed seven lives in Mkushi District. Central Province Police Commissioner Joel Njase has confirmed the arrest in a statement. Mr. Njase has also identified the suspect as Obert Bubala of the same District. He says the suspect faces seven counts of ...

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Pope keeps silent on abuse claim letter at end of Irish visit

Pope Francis has refused to respond to claims by a former Vatican diplomat, who has called for him to resign. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano also accused him of covering up allegations of sexual abuse by a US cardinal. The Pope was asked about the accusations by reporters on his flight back to Rome after this weekend’s Papal visit to Ireland. ...

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UPND challenged to assess its popularity

A political analyst Alex N’goma has urged the United Party for National Development (UPND) to conduct political environmental analysis so as to assess its countrywide popularity. Dr. N’goma is worried that the largest opposition political party in Zambia is losing its party members evidenced by recent defections to the Patriotic Front (PF). Dr. N’goma has told Q-news in an interview ...

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FODEP challenges church to publicize national dialogue road map

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) wants the church to publicize the road map on how it intends to facilitate and chair the long overdue Zambian National Dialogue. FODEP Executive Director Mweenge Chimfwembe says a clear road map will end the noted bickering that has characterizes the pending dialogue process, following a decision to exclude the Zambia centre for interparty ...

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President Lungu should be cited for contempt-Mapani

Human Rights Lawyer Moono Mapani has described as contemptuous President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s statement that he will contest in the 2021 general elections when the matter is in the courts of law. Mr. Mapani has told Q-news in an interview that it is contempt to talk about contesting as a 2021 presidential aspirant when the matter is in the courts ...

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PF lifts “Fake” suspensions on suspended officials

Patriotic front -PF- Secretary General Davies Mwila has with immediate effect lifted what he termed as “fake” suspensions slapped on some party officials on the Copperbelt. Mr. Mwila says this is because the suspensions were effected without due process and in contravention with the party constitution and the party’s disciplinary code of conduct. And Mr. Mwila has with immediate effect disbanded ...

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IMF resident office in Zambia remains open – Mwanakatwe

Finance minister Margaret Mwanakatwe has emphasized that the relationship between Zambia and the international monetary (IMF) remains intact and healthy. The finance minister’s comment comes after IMF resident representative to Zambia Dr. Alfredo Baldini has been recalled back by the fund. In a statement made available to q-news, Mrs. Mwanakatwe says the IMF resident office in Zambia will remain operational ...

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