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The Ministry of Health says it has so far circumcised 36, 000 males since the voluntary medical male circumcision campaign commenced on 1st April, 2017. Speaking at the launch of the April Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision campaign in Lusaka today, Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya says the campaign which is being held from 1st April to 31st May, 2017 is ...

President Edgar Lungu has warned that those who seek to disrupt law and order will face the full force of the law. Speaking during the combined commissioning of three conventional toll plazas at Katuba, Shimabala and Mumbwa sites at Katuba toll plaza today, President Lungu says his Government has work to do and will therefore no allow anyone to distract ...

US Ambassador to Zambia Erick Schultz says there is need for political parties in the country to dialogue in view of the heightened political tension. Mr. Shultz says the people of Zambia want all politicians in the country to sit and talk to each other. He was speaking during the first TechCamp Zambia organized in partnership with the Young African ...

  Four Lusaka Lawyers have petitioned the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) Council to call for an extraordinary general meeting this Saturday to discuss a vote of no confidence against the Linda Kasonde led LAZ leadership. The four Lawyers Kelvin Bwalya, Terrence Chali, Robson Malipenga and Tutwa Ngulube have accused the LAZ leadership of failing to enhance the rule of ...

The annual rate of inflation for April 2017 has remained static at 6.7% as recorded in March 2017. This means that on average, prices increased by 6.7 percent between April 2016 and April 2017. Central Statistical Office Director, John Kalumbi has told a media briefing in Lusaka today that this is mainly attributed to price changes for cereals such as ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process has opposed President Edgar Lungu’s idea to declare a state of emergency in the country. FODEP Executive Director Mweenge Chimfwembe says President Lungu should instead direct the Zambia Police to arrest people who are perpetuating acts of arson. Mr Chimfwembe says President Lungu should not heed to those who are encouraging him to declare a ...

Zambia Tourism Agency Chief Executive officer, Felix Chaila is optimistic that the country will see an overwhelming inflow of tourists in 2017. Mr Chaila has told Q News that already the inflow of tourists in the first quarter of 2017 was impressive. He says the increase in tourists inflows will result in increased revenue for the country. Mr Chaila has ...

The Labour Movement has implored government to create descent jobs that will guarantee people full protection even after leaving employment. Federation of Free Trade Unions (FFTUZ) President Chingati Msiska tells QTV News via telephone that as the country prepares to commemorate Labour Day on 1st May, 2017, it is imperative that the government continues to create jobs that will benefit ...

Government says has no intentions of introducing Laws that will compel foreigners owning land in Zambia to surrender the land to the state. Lands and Environmental Protection Minister Jean Kapata says it is impossible for government to make it a criminal offence for any foreigner to own land in Zambia because some Zambians themselves are in the habit of selling ...

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has dismissed assertions that it has become compromised under the current Patriotic Front administration. Executive Director Pukuta Mwanza says EFZ has spoken out on matters affecting the Zambian people in a way it sees appropriate and from the mind of God. Reverend Mwanza says this is exactly what the EFZ when it issued a ...