In China, prison escapes are few and far between. So the case of two men escaping from a Liaoning prison has turned into a nationwide hunt. In an unusual step, Chinese media are appealing for the public’s help in tracking down the escapees and have even publicised a reward for information leading to their capture of 100,000 yuan (£11,185, $14,558). The ...

The Committee of Ministers on Economic Affairs has formally approved the proposal to construct two Cargo Airports in central province. Central Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kabwe has disclosed that what remains now is for the Ministry of Finance to conclude its engagements with the financiers of the project. Mr. Kabwe has told Q news that he is optimistic that once ...

Government has been urged to seriously consider waiving or completely abolishing the 25 percent customs duty on new imported tyres as opposed to increasing customs duty on used and retreaded tyres from 25% to 40% as announced in the 2019 national budget. Former Transport and Communication Minister in the Fredrick Chiluba administration William Harrington says in the first instance, the ...

The Movement for Multi party Democracy (MMD) Felix Mutati led faction says there is no merit in the reasons government has given for hiking the price of fuel. National Secretary Raphael Nakachinda says government must come out clearly and give a comprehensive explanation for adjusting upwards the price of fuel. In an interview with Q news, Mr. Nakachinda says the ...

The United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) says government’s continued use of middlemen in the procurement of crude oil is depriving Zambians the benefits of having cheap and affordable fuel. UPPZ President Charles Chanda says he is worried that the sharp increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) will be detrimental to the cost of living ...