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The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia (ISCZ) has charged that some political party alliances that will be formed ahead of August 11th are bound to fail because some politicians are not sincere with others. ISCZ President Suzyo Zimba says all political party leaders would want to form alliances with other parties in order to get into power, and later forget ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has observed that the holding of the constitution referendum together with four elections will be tedious and an overload on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). FODEP Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi says his organization would have loved to see the referendum being held later to allow the Electoral Commission of Zambia concentrate on conducting ...

The opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has called for concerted efforts from opposition political parties in ensuring that the August 2016 elections are peaceful. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says the PF has already demonstrated that they are not willing to create a conducive environment for peace elections. Mr. Mwanza says the onus is therefore on the opposition leaders ...

The National Council for Construction (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the issue of gender imbalance in Zambia’s construction sector. NCC Executive Director Charles Mushota says the council is aware that there are more males than females with careers in the Country’s construction sector. Mr. Mushota says the NCC wants females to realize that careers in the construction sector ...

State House Deputy Minister Mulenga Sata says he is ready to contest this year’s parliamentary elections if given an opportunity to stand. Mr. Sata who is a nominated Member of Parliament tells Qfm News that he is flexible and open to stand wherever the ruling Patriotic Front would need his services and where it will be most suitable for him. ...

Sinazongwe Member of Parliament  says people in his constituency have appreciated the development government has taken to the area. Mr. Siamunene says in major sectors such as education and health, the government has fared well in Sinazongwe with the infrastructure that has been put up. He says four schools are currently being constructed in areas such as Kabula, Sinazongwe, Mangonda ...

Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) says empowering citizens with skills and training in farming and other income generating activities is key to the development of the country. Party Spokesperson Wesley Miyanda says agriculture has the potential to become the country’s economic hub. He says as copper prices on the international market care slumping, government should turn to agriculture as ...

Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia President Davy Chiyobe has cautioned civil servants not to allow their political affiliations to influence their discharge of official duties. Speaking during a media briefing, Mr. Chiyobe says civil servants should maintain their neutrality as they discharge their duties, especially as the country heads to polls. He adds that civil servants should ...

Patriotic Front Roan Member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili has hailed the progress being done in road construction in Luanshya District. Mr. Kambwili boasts that there is no town on the Copperbelt province that has seen massive road construction than Luanshya where his constituency is located. He says Luanshya has remained the best in this area of development mainly due to ...

The opposition Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) has expressed fears that the Kwacha could depreciate at a fast rate after this year’s general election. ADD President Charles Milupi says his party has taken note that what is being done to hold the Country’s currency at K11 to a Dollar is artificial and unsustainable. In an interview, Mr. Milupi says ...