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Unionised employees at Times Printpak (Z) Limited the publishers of the Times of Zambia and Sunday Times have unanimously resolved to withdraw labour on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 to protest against the four-months unpaid salaries. In a joint signed statement by Zambia Union of Journalists Chapel presidents for Lusaka, KITWE and Ndola, the trio says the decision was taken during ...

People’s party President Mike Mulongoti says those advocating for former President Rupiah Banda to make a political comeback should realize that his time is long gone. Mr. Mulongoti has told Q fm in an interview that leaders should realize when they have outlived their usefulness. Mr. Mulongoti says thoughts of having Mr. Banda return to active politics and contest for ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has won the Vubwi parliamentary by-elections with a landmark victory. Margaret Miti of the ruling PF has polled in 3797 votes to beat her closest rival MMD’s Eustarkio Kazonga who has got 1091 votes. Dr. Kazonga was followed by UPND’s Alfonso Phiri with 761 votes and in the fourth place Charles Nyoka of the FDD ...

The United Party for National Development (UPND) youths this afternoon handed over to Police a suspected PF cadre they accused of distributing money to voters in Kapinjimpanga Ward in Solwezi central. UPND Youth Spokesperson Gilbert Liswaniso has told QFM News in a telephone interview that the suspect was among fifteen suspected PF cadres spotted distributing Chitenge materials and money to ...

Opposition Alliance for Better Zambia President, Frank Bwalya says there will be nothing wrong or unconstitutional if former republican President Rupiah Banda decides to run for President again. Father Bwalya says Mr. Banda who has retired from active politics will have to however, forgo his benefits if he decides to return to active politics. Father has told Qfm News that ...

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three senior Kabwe Municipal Council officials for two counts of Abuse of Authority of Office involving K260, 000.00. ACC Spokesperson Timothy Moono has told QFM News that details of the matter are that,Victoria Mwanaumo , 56, a former Director Administration of House number 9, High Ridge Township, Daniel Mapulanga , 46, a former Director Planning ...

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Edith Nawakwi has observed that the Patriotic Front Government is following the same path the previous MMD regime took in the governance of the country. Ms Nawakwi has told Qfm news in an interview that the Patriotic Front does not seem to have a serious agenda for the country apart from showing commitment ...

Polls have opened in the five parliamentary by-elections in Solwezi Central, Zambezi West, Mkushi South Kasenengwa and Vubwi constituencies. Polling stations opened at 06:00 hours and are expected to close at 18:00 hours later this evening. The campaigns leading to today’s by-elections have been largely peaceful with no incident of violence reported. This is in sharp contrast to incidents of ...

The Zambia Police Service has warned political parties against violating the electoral code of conduct in tomorrow’s by-elections. Police Spokesperson Charity Munganga Chanda has told Qfm news in a statement that there is need for stakeholders to abide to the electoral rules. Ms Chanda says Police are geared to provide security and protect all electorates by ensuring that they exercise ...

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has described Justice Minister Edgar Lungu’s willingness to discuss the stalled constitution making process as a step in the right direction. ZCTU president Leonard Hikaumba has told Qfm News in an interview that Mr. Lungu’s stance gives hope to the constitution making process especially that the Zambian people have been waiting for the ...