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The Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ) says all motorists effective 1st January 2015 will be expected to display proof of insurance on their windscreens in compliance with Statutory Instrument No. 33 the Road Traffic (Certificates of Security and Insurance) Display Regulations, 2015 which reinforces the provision of part 7 section 86 (1) of the Road Traffic Act. The SI was ...

The World Bank says an increase in tariffs to cost reflective levels is necessary but not sufficient to increase private investment in electricity generation in Zambia. The World Bank in its Zambia 6th economic brief says there many other hurdles to overcome citing that even though management and regulation of the sector have been improving, there is still substantial work ...

MMD National Secretary Bowman Lusambo says he finds UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema’s statements questioning President Edgar Lungu’s resolve to fighting corruption as the highest level of hypocrisy. In a statement to QFM News today, Mr. Lusambo says it is shocking that Mr. Hichilema elected to downplay the significance of President Lungu’s statements on International Day of Corruption by alleging that ...

First Republican President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda says young people have a duty to ensure that Zambia remains peaceful and stable. Dr. Kaunda says the founding fathers were guided at independence to coin the slogan ‘One Zambia One Nation’ in order to build a strong nation and promote peace. The first Head of State made these remarks when he paid a ...

The Zambia National Students Union (ZANASU) has expressed sadness over the report that students at Mulungushi University have been denied access to write exams for not paying their tuition fees. ZANASU Vice President Prince Ndoyi says no parent would choose not to pay their children’s school fess and so if they have money they will pay for their children when ...

The Advisory Board spearheading the construction of the National House of Prayer held its first meeting this week at which elections for the Office holders were held. Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Rowland Msiska has explained to QFM News in a statement that the members of the Board elected Bishop Dr. Joshua Banda of Northmead Assemblies as the Chairperson and ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has described late UPND Deputy Secretary General Kuchunga Simusamba as a leader who loved Zambia. Mr. Simusamba, aged 44 who served as UPND Deputy Secretary General, died yesterday evening at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) where he was admitted for a heart condition. PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri in a statement says she is ...

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has taken a court action against government for allegedly continuing denying them their constitutional right of mobilizing the party across the country. UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka has told QFM News in a statement that the police have so far refused the party leadership across the country permits to hold meetings using ...

The Evangelical Youth Alliance International (EYAI) has advised political players not to lose focus because of their appetite for political power. Alliance Executive Director Moses Lungu has reminded politicians that in as much as they want to remain or ascend to power, they should always remember to serve the interests of the people before thinking about their personal interests. Reverend ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has described 2015 as a generally turbulent year for the country. ZCSD Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape notes that 2015 has been a turbulent year not only for the people of Zambia, but the government as well as the civil society organizations. Mr. Mwape has cited the fall of the kwacha, the power crisis ...