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Ten Zambian Nationals have been arrested by Zimbabwean Police for illegally fishing in Zimbabwean waters on Lake Kariba. Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama who confirmed the development to QFM News by telephone says THE ten who are detained at Kariba Police station in Zimbabwe were expected to appear in court today. Mr.Kanyama has named some of those arrested as Francis ...

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called on government to formulate an investment policy that will strictly protect the Zambian workers from being exploited by investors. ZCTU Secretary General Cosmas Mukuka has noted that workers in the country are subject to exploitation more especially in the mining sector because of lack of strict laws policies to protect them ...

Former National Youth Development Council (NYDC) Chairman Dr. Savior Chishimba says he is still waiting for Anti Corruption Commission to summon him over allegations that he misappropriated funds while serving at the council. Dr. Chishimba claims he has evidence to show that it is in fact some officials at the Ministry of youth and sport who are involved in corruption. ...

Government says it is investing in irrigation schemes and construction of dams in view of the erratic rainfall the country has been experiencing. Agriculture Deputy Minister Maxas Ng’onga has told QFM News in an interview that government is constructing huge dams in Siavonga and Mufulira which will help in addressing the current rainfall challenges experienced by farmers. Mr. Ng’onga says ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has implored the Government to ensure the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is adequately funded to enable it conduct successful elections. FODEP Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi says this is considering that the Commission has in the past complained of inadequate funding to carry out its mandate. Mr. Chipenzi has appealed to the Electoral Commission ...

A Ndola based Clergyman has praised President Edgar Lungu for signing the constitution bill into law. Apostle Chris Mulenga of Church of God Ministries International says the occasion marks a new beginning for Zambia with the potential to change the governance system in the country. He has encouraged the people of Zambia to take time to understand the constitution so ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has urged President Edgar Lungu to evaluate his advisors to avoid situations where he makes policy decisions only to reverse them later. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says lack of consistency in policy pronouncements gives the impression that the President has no clear direction of what he wants to do. Mr. Mwape says ...

The ruling Patriotic Front has assured Zambians that it will respect their decision in the referendum on bill of rights. PF Secretary General Davies Chama says this is despite the feasibility of holding a referendum this year being a debatable matter given the preparations that are being made. In an interview with Qfm News, Mr. Chama has however, reassured people ...

Government has ruled out the withdrawal of the draft land policy is being circulated on account of preliminary concerns raised by some stakeholders. Sub- chief Natende of Chiengi District in Luapula Province is the latest traditional leader who has noted the need to rewrite the draft land policy being circulated arguing that the document is poorly written and not well ...

The ruling PF in Monze District says the amended constitution assented to by President Edgar Lungu will work to its advantage in this year’s elections saying the party has delivered the much talked about constitution. PF Monze District Chairman Gilbert Mwila says President Lungu’s delivery of the constitution he promised the people of Zambia is testimony of his commitment to ...