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National Revolution Party president Cosmo Mumba has appealed to the Electoral Commission of Zambia to call for a meeting of all political parties to discuss among other issues the Public Order Act, Political violence and the Presidential Nomination fees for August 11 elections. Presenting a petition to the Commission today, Mr. Mumba says the ECZ must consider reducing the presidential ...

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Chama has defended President Lungu’s handling of the economy. He says the weakening of the Kwacha and other economic challenges the country is facing are as a result of external shocks and have nothing to do with President Lungu’s leadership. Mr. Chama says it is therefore unfair for opposition political parties and other stakeholders to ...

The women movement in the country has welcomed the withdrawal of musician Clifford Dimba alias general Kanene as an ambassador in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV). The Non Governmental Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says Dimba’s pardon came too early and that they were convinced he had not reformed. NGOCC executive director Engwase Mwale says they were of the view ...

Apostle Christopher Kunda of Presence of God Ministries has implored church leaders not to allow politicians to use churches as campaign platforms ahead of the August 11 tripartite elections. He says the church is a spiritual place, thus it should not be mixed with politics. Apostle Kunda says while people have the right to vote for a candidate of their ...

Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) Chairperson Yusuf Dodia urged Government to reduce the fuel pump price, following the fall in oil price on the international market. The price of Brent crude has fallen to as low as US$28 per barrel. Mr. Dodia says it is clear that international oil prices are dropping wondering why the price of fuel in Zambia ...

Choma based Political Activist Roy Hamalyang’ombe has observed the need to get rid of the current crop of Members of Parliament saying they are not serving any purpose. Mr. Hamalyang’ombe says some MPs have served more than two terms and yet they have not taken the much needed development to their respective constituencies. He says there is need to try ...

Opposition Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) President Charles Milupi fears the poor rainfall pattern being experienced in the country will worsen the hunger situation in Western Province. Mr. Milupi has disclosed to Qfm News that his recent visits to Kalabo, Lukulu West, Nalolo, Nalolo West, Shango’mbo and Sesheke have revealed fears of the hunger situation worsening in the province. ...

Lands Permanent Secretary Barnaby Mulenga has disclosed that Government is expecting to raise over a million dollars from the auction of the seized Mukula tree logs. Mr. Mulenga says government has proceeded to sweep the logs that have been lying around the country for onward export to China. He adds that most of the logs have been mopped up and ...

Patriotic Front Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya has advised Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa to guard the statements he issues to what he has termed as hostile media to avoid being misquoted. He says this is in order to ensure that whatever statements he issues is ones that adds value to the ruling party. Father Bwalya who is also PF ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) says there is urgent need for the country to secure enough food in view of the dry spell being experienced. ZCSD Executive Director Lewis Mwape says it is obvious that the country may face a food shortage due to the poor rainfall being experienced. He says this may result in the levels of ...