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President Edgar Lungu has called for collaborative efforts in silencing the guns on the African continent in order to preserve peace and security. Speaking when he officially opened a two days African Union Peace and Security Retreat in Lusaka this afternoon, the Head of State says the use of guns and other weapons remains a threat to humanity on the ...

Patriotic Front Member of the Central Committee Paul Moonga says he does not regret proposing the extension of the tenure of office for elected leaders from the current five to seven years. And Mr. Moonga says he has written to Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila asking him to look into his proposal. Mr. Moonga says it is disappointing to ...

The opposition Green Party has demanded that the PF Government respects the Constitution and adheres to the spirit of constitutionalism. Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says the Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale recently declared that the PF Government will not regard elected Mayors and Chairpersons of Councils across the country as executive officials saying this unfortunate. Mr. Sinkamba explains ...

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it is illegal for any company in Zambia to operate without tax registration. This comes after a search on the ZRA Tax Online system revealed that the newly launched newspaper called The Mast is not registered for taxes. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala tells QTV News that without registration for taxes, The Mast ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has urged the Patriotic Front government to promote and protect the universally recognized rights of freedom of expression and association, enshrined in the Bill of Rights in the Zambian Republican Constitution. And the organization has demanded for an enabling environment for public participation in governance of the nation by all even when their views ...

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has observed that the year 2016 has been full of ‘shadow boxing’ between the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition United Party for National Development (UPND). Dr. Ng’oma says this is because the two political parties were confrontational towards each other. Dr. Ng’oma says despite the country witnessing pockets of political violence, the people generally conducted ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has challenged Cabinet Ministers who have been cited in the 2015 Auditor General’s report to consider stepping down to pave way for investigations. TIZ Information Officer Charles Chulu says the challenge has already been put by President Edgar Lungu when he said he is looking into the evidence that is produced by the Anti Corruption Commission ...

Labour and Social Security Minister Joyce Nonde has assured the nation that she will be impartial when dealing with issues to do with workers in the country. Mrs. Nonde says there are a lot of issues that requires government, Trade Unions, Employers and workers to work together to set agenda for employment and labour. Speaking during the Meet the labour ...

The ruling Patriotic Front has welcomed President Edgar Lungu’s directive to investigative wings to probe the alleged involvement in corrupt activities by some Ministers. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says the party also supports the position of President Lungu to fire any Minister who will be found wanting. Mr. Bwalya says this will create confidence in Zambia’s governance system and ...

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has demanded total impartiality in whatever the commission of inquiry set up to look into electoral violence is going to do or say in the final analysis. Speaking during the ZCCB Media Day in Lusaka this afternoon, Bishop of Mongu who is also Bishop Director for Caritas Zambia, Evans Chinyemba says the inquiry ...