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President Edgar Lungu has been urged to use his address to Parliament this Friday to share measures government intends to put in place to ease the suffering of the Zambian people. Opposition Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) leader Charles Milupi wants President Lungu to state how government will deal with the issue of high prices, poverty and unemployment. Mr. ...

Kabwe Central Member of Parliament Tutwa Ngulube is concerned that government appears to have neglected Kabwe. Mr. Ngulube says this is despite the fact that Kabwe still remains economically viable. He has told QTV News that a town with rich history like Kabwe deserves better attention than the government is currently giving to it. Mr Ngulube says the people of ...

Government has announced plans to revamp the existing rail transport system in the country order to make it more attractive and competitive for the market. Transport and Communications Minister Engineer Brian Mushimba says the move will ultimately mean less haulage of bulk and heavy cargo on the roads and subsequently improve the road safety profile and extend the life span ...

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini has noted with concern a disturbing trend by some Members of Parliament to resort to use of abusive language and threats of physical violence in the house. He said this kind of conduct not only offends the rules of the house, but also, unfortunately undermines the decorum and dignity of the entire house. ...

Non-Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has bemoaned that efforts to change the status of women in Zambia over the years have continued to be frustrated by a number of legal impediments, inadequate political will and resources among others. Speaking during the launch of the one million Euros European Union Grants award and project implementation to implemented over the next 3 ...

Government says it will establish cooperatives to support youths in different fields. Labour and Social Security Minister, Joyce Simukoko says cooperatives play a crucial role in economic development, job creation and in effectively promoting sustainable livelihoods. Speaking when she officiated at the National Project for Poverty Reduction (NPPR) graduation ceremony in Lusaka today, Mrs. Simukoko has since urged the youths ...

Government says various interventions in the energy sector have resulted in the country’s power deficit reducing from 1000 Mega Watts in 2015 to about 300 Mega Watts at the end of 2016. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary, Brigadier General Emeldah Chola said this during the official opening of the Energy Stakeholders Workshop organized by the European Union in Lusaka this ...

UPND National Chairperson for Women Namakau Kabwiku has urged government to respect women in the country. Ms. Kabwiku says the Zambian people are now leaving in fear for because if anyone says bad things against the PF then they will be attacked. Ms. Kabwiku has also advised Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja to ensure that the police is professional. ...

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is pleased with government’s move to start removing all farmers who have benefitted from the Farmers Input Support Programme (FISP) for more than three years. CSPR Executive Director Patrick Nshindano says government must always ensure that there is effectiveness in the management of agricultural programs. Mr. Nshindano says his organization is pleased that ...

Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister Lloyd Kaziya says government has put in place mechanisms to avert the outbreak of diseases during the current rain season. Mr. Kaziya has told QTV News that government has come up with various programs to sensitize the communities to boil water before drinking saying this has yielded results. Mr. Kaziya says the nation ...