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ZCSD toughed by quality of life of Zambians

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has observed that the benefits realized from the country’s economic growth are not being shared equally across the country. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape has told Qfm in an interview that his organization is touched by the quality of life the majority Zambians are living. Mr Mwape notes that the majority of the ...

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Govt, stakeholders blamed for failure to meet MGDs

Evangelical Youth Alliance International Executive Director Reverend Moses Lungu says government and other stakeholders should shoulder the blame for the country’s failure to meet the Millennium Developmental Goals on reducing poverty and hunger. Reverend Lungu has told QFM News that government and stakeholders have failed to halt the escalating high levels of poverty in the country. He says Zambia is ...

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Leaking govt secret docs is criminal – warns Katema

Government has warned public service officers in the habit of leaking classified government documents to the media of stern action. Chief Government Spokesperson Joseph Katema has told QFM News in a telephone interview that it is criminal for anyone leak classified government documents. Dr. Katema says public officers ought to know the consequences of leaking classified government documents to the ...

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Police in full riot gear man UNZA’s Common Wealth Youth Center

There was a heavy presence of Police officers at the former Commonwealth Youth Center located at the University of Zambia (UNZA) main campus this afternoon after students stormed the premises yesterday with the view of repossessing the building which houses the National Youth Development Council. The students forced out all workers at the center paralyzing the operations of the council. ...

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Kalaba explains UN gaffe

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba has blamed those responsible for allotting time to speak to Heads of State and Government at the United Nations for the mix up which resulted in Zambia being given two slots to address the recent UN General assembly in New York when the country had already made its presentation. Responding to a question by Chavuma ...

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ACC clears Kambwili of corruption

The Anti Corruption Commission has cleared Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili and former Labour deputy Minister Ronald Chitotela of corruption allegations. The Commission has also cleared North Western Province Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga of corruption allegations relating to the awarding of the digital migration tender. ACC Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono has told a media briefing in Lusaka this morning that ...

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FAZ engage DUTCH coach as Janza’s assistant

The Football Association of Zambia has announced the appointment of Dutch man Nico Labohm as one of the Assistants to Coach Honour Janza. Nico was introduced to the players and press at Heroes stadium during the team’s training session by FAZ President Kalusha Bwalya. FAZ has come under pressure to engage an assistant to Coach Janza in the wake of ...

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Govt urged to devise blueprint to fight graft

Former Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) President Reuben Lifuka has implored government to come up with a clear blueprint on fighting corruption. Mr. Lifuka has told Qfm news in an interview that there is need for government to strengthen strategies aimed at curbing the abuse of public funds. He says stakeholders are ready to collaborate with government in sharing ideas on ...

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Magande hopes for balanced 2015 budget

Former Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande says he hopes the 2015 national budget to be presented to Parliament this Friday will be a balanced one especially in view of revelations that government has no money to complete the Link Zambia-8000 road project. Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda has been recently quoted in the media as saying the Link Zambia 8,000 Road project ...

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Rupiah challenged over political comeback talk

Political Scientist, Alex Ng’oma, has challenged former Republican President Rupiah Banda to state clearly why he wants to make a political comeback. Dr. Ng’oma has told QFM News in a telephone interview that it is worrying that Mr. Banda is busy allegedly campaigning for his political comeback and not telling the people what he intends to achieve after coming back ...

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