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MMD acting Spokesperson Reuben Sambo says that the expulsion of Lunte Member of Parliament Felix Mutati from the party is final and nothing can save him. Reverend Sambo in a statement to Qfm News says this is because the decision was made at a legally constituted extra-ordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which is the highest party organ between conventions. ...

The Ministry of Works and Supply has halted the sale of 1, 405 motor vehicles to officials above the position of chief planner or their equivalent, approved by Cabinet. Works and Supply Minister, Yamfwa Mukanga says the halted sale of the motor vehicles is in order to address all issues that have been raised by various stakeholders. Mr. Mukanga says ...

The Press Association of Zambia (PAZA) says there is nothing wrong with it receiving funding from the Post newspapers as alleged by Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Chishimba Kambwili. PAZA Executive Secretary Patson Phiri says PAZA can receive funding from any organization as long as such an organisation is not an enemy of the government legally. Mr. Phiri says PAZA ...

Women in the country have been called upon to strengthen their efforts in the fight against gender-based-violence (GBV) by sensitizing their communities and working with law enforcers to curb the scourge. Young Women Christian Association YWCA Chingola district Chairperson, Gertrude Mutenda says women should take it upon themselves to sensitize each other on their rights, as well as break the ...

The ruling Patriotic Front has challenged people that strongly condemned the recent violence in Ndola allegedly perpetrated by its cadres to condemn the Bweengwa violence in a similar manner. PF Lusaka Province Youth Chairperson Kennedy Kamba is particularly calling upon the US Ambassador to Zambia Eric Shultz to come out and speak against the Bweengwa violence the same way he ...

Mikalile Group of companies Chief Executive Officer, Steven Mulenga Mikalile has refuted allegations that he was arrested in Asia on drugs related charges. Mr. Mikalile has told QTV news that the rumors are an attempt to tarnish his name and his business. He says he was shocked when he read the story on social media, but that it was difficult ...

The Zambia Center for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) has advised opposition political party leaders against degrading the republican presidency. ZCID Executive Director Horrance Chilando says his organization is saddened with the manner some opposition political party leaders are insulting the presidency. Mr. Chilando says it is worrying to see people who are aspiring to occupy the highest office in the land ...

Rainbow Party National Chairman Robert Chikwelete has charged that Zambians are fatigued with the ruling Patriotic Front and are yearning want change. Mr. Chikwelete points out that results of the January 2015 presidential elections show that Zambians want a change of government. He says it is clear that the Patriotic Front cannot win the 2016 general election because it does ...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia says the selection of the successful bidder for the printing of ballot papers for the 11th August elections has reached an advanced stage. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna has told QTV News that the Commission will soon announce the successful bidder once the evaluation process has been completed. He has reiterated that the Commission ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has recommended the outright dismissal of all those involved in the fraud and theft at the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) involving K34 million. TIZ Information Officer Charles Chulu has told QTV News says the misapplication of the funds will affect the poor farmers who are supposed to benefit from the funds. He says the happenings ...