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The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has expressed concern that the political tension in the country is still volatile months after the general elections. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says it is clear that the tension the country is witnessing is as a result of the 2016 general elections. Mr. Cheembe says it is important ...

Labour Minister Joyce Nonde has threatened that government will completely eliminate casualisation in the country if employers do not stop abusing their workers. Ms Nonde says her ministry has been going round asking casual workers on how their employers have been treating them saying if the trend of abusing workers continue government will have no option but to completely abolish ...

United, Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) President Charles Chanda has expressed concern that the ruling PF and opposition UPND are bringing the country into the mud through the animosity between them coming from the last elections. Mr. Chanda says Zambians deserve better than what is offered to them politically at the moment. The UPPZ Leader has observed the need to ...

Police in Lusaka last evening picked up Economic and Equity Party (EEP) Leader Chilufya Tayali in connection with his Facebook posting on the Inspector General of Police. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to QFM News that Mr. Tayali was picked up yesterday in connection with his statement on his Facebook page against the Inspector General of Police ...

The Zambia Police says the Inspector General of Police does not receive instructions from State House. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says the office of the Inspector General of Police is a constitutional office. In an interview with QTV News, Ms. Katongo says this means that the Inspector General of Police cannot make any decision outside the law in the execution ...

Unknown last night set ablaze the Monze District Commissioner’s office causing damage to some items among them a fridge and documents. Southern province Police Commissioner Bonnie Kapeso who confirmed the development to QFM News however, states that the fire did not engulf the entire office after members of the public quickly put off the fire. Mr. Kapeso explains that the ...

People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says President Edgar Lungu should discipline PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri over her alleged tribal remarks that the Tonga people should call a gathering to discipline UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema over the Kuomboka motorcade fiasco. Mr Banda says President Lungu should prove his commitment to the fight against tribalism by rebuking ...

The opposition UPND has demanded the immediate release of its incarcerated leader Hakainde Hichilema who has been charged with treason, a non bailable offence which carries a death sentence. UPND vice president for administration Geoffrey Mwamba has warned government that it will bear the consequences of what will happen in Zambia if anything happens to Mr. Hichilema. Mr. Mwamba says ...

The United States has expressed concern over the heightened political tension in Zambia following the arrest of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema on treason charges. A statement issued by the US Embassy in Lusaka says the recent events underscore the need for peaceful dialogue between the opposition and the ruling party on matters of national concern. The U.S government urges all ...

Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo has warned that Police will not entertain any kind of lawlessness in the country following the arrest of UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema. Mr. Kampyongo has told journalists in Lusaka that now that the Police have done their part, it now remains up to the courts. He says during this period, government will not tolerate any ...