Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga has assured that the new dawn government is committed to media freedoms as long as the media is responsible and accountable to what they do. Mr. Kalunga says media owners should endeavor not to use their power to abuse the rights of other citizens by disrespecting them in the media and ...

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has disclosed that Zambia has requested for more time to engage the private sector before committing to the Africa continental free trade area agreement. Speaking during a panel discussion organized by the American chamber of commerce in Zambia in partnership with UNICAF in Lusaka, Mr. Mulenga says government has asked for more time ...

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has described as null and void any change in ZESCO’s connection charges in whatever form or structure, as reported on various media platforms. ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa says the changes does not have the approval of the ERB. and Ms. Kasumpa has clarified that it is not in receipt of any application from ...

The Supreme Court has declared the liquidation of the post newspaper limited as illegal after the successful appeal by former newspaper’s editor in-chief Fred M’membe. And the Supreme Court has ordered that the process should be re-started in the high court under a new judge so that the law can be followed. The Supreme Court has further observed that the ...

Patriotic Front Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo has advised government through the ministry of agriculture to quickly consider addressing the concerns that have been raised by farmers in various parts of the country more especially those of eastern province who have complained of not having received the farming inputs under the farmer input support program. Mr. Kampyongo has charged ...

North Western Province Permanent Secretary retired colonel Grandson Katambi has urged the Rural Electrification Authority [REA] to prioritize connecting schools and health centers in manyinga and kabompo districts in their 2022 electrification projects in north western province. Speaking when Rural Electrification Authority REA board members paid a courtesy call on him at the provincial office, con. Katambi has disclosed that the two ...

The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) plc has acquired a state of the-art wood harvesting equipment at a cost of over usd 1million. ZAFFICO Public Relations Manager Irene Chipili says the equipment will enable the corporation implement a fair, transparent, accountable and sustainable system for round wood business. Ms. Chipili has told QTV news in a statement that ...

Youth, Sports and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu has disclosed that his ministry is negotiating with key sectors of government to facilitate for tax waivers and incentives to private sector entities that sponsor the sports discipline in the country as a way of cementing partnerships. Mr. Nkandu also says the ministry is working towards ensuring the creation of a conducive environment ...

Some Lusaka residents have expressed different views over the recent revised power connection fees by ZESCO. In random interviews conducted by QTV news, some residents have noted that the move will worsen economic inequalities in the country as not everyone will be able to manage to pay the close to k7, 000 connection fee. They feel this might lead to ...

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) is concerned with the recent spike in road traffic accidents in the country. RTSA Head of Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga has told QTV news that the agency has since deployed officers on the ground to carry out traffic laws enforcement operations jointly with the Zambia police. Mr. Mubanga says this is being done ...