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Political Scientist Alex Ng’oma fears the country could see an escalation of political violence as the 2016 elections draw nearer. He has since called for measures to be put in place to guard against violence spiraling out of control in view of the recent incidents of political violence the country has recorded. Dr. Ng’oma says this is considering the anticipated ...

The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has called on the church to strive to inculcate Christian values in politicians as a way of promoting peace and unity in the country. ICOZ Board Chairman Bishop David Masupa has also encouraged politicians to heed to the advice of President Lungu for them to turn to God. Bishop Masupa says the call by ...

The Media in country has been encouraged to look out for measures that the Zambia Police will put in place to assure their safety against political violence during the election year of 2016. Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga Chanda has however held back from pre-empting what measures Police will put in place to protect journalists. Ms. Chanda has told Qfm News ...

Kitwe District Commissioner Chanda Kabwe has urged Zambians to guard against being divided on tribal lines. Mr. Kabwe says the tribal talk that has started resurfacing in the Country is retrogressive and unZambian. He has encouraged all Zambians to stand up and reject tribalism. Mr. Kabwe has particularly urged young people and women in the Country to realize that leaders ...

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has reminded Zambians to reflect on their Christian lives as the country today marks 24 years since it was declared a Christian nation by late President Dr. Fredrick Chiluba. EFZ Executive Director Pukuta Mwanza notes that the Christian nation status has helped the country in many ways. He says therefore need for the people ...

Forum for Democracy and Development President Edith Nawakwi has disclosed that the PF government is plotting to arrest her for initiating a program of helping farmers with farming inputs. Ms Nawakwi disclosed this when she delivered farming inputs to farmers in Chinkuli Ward in Kasisi area of Chongwe Constituency this afternoon. Ms Nawakwi says if it is illegal to help ...

Police in Lusaka have declared war against criminals who have been targeting Toyota Corollas which are being used as Taxis. Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga-Chanda in a statement to QFM News says the criminals are either stealing these vehicles whilst parked or pretend to book and later snatch them before or after reaching their intended destinations. Ms. Chanda says some of ...

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President George Mpombo says economic hardships if allowed to continue have the potential to affect the country’s political stability. Mr. Mpombo notes that people are mourning and groaning under the current economic hardships. He tells Qfm News by telephone that the people’s expectation is that there will be some improvement in the economic situation next year. ...

All People’s Congress Party president Nason Msoni has called for a level playing field for all political parties ahead of the 2016 elections. Mr. Msoni says the prevailing situation where Police are preventing opposition parties from holding meetings with their members is worrying. He says this is considering that while opposition political parties are being stopped from holding party gatherings, ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has encouraged people who have not registered as voters to do so at council offices in their respective districts. FODEP Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi says his organisation is concerned with the perception that the voter registration has come to an end following the end of the mobile voter registration exercise. He has encouraged people ...