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Government has refuted claims by Dundumwezi Constituency Member of Parliament Edgar Sing’ombe that it is punishing the people in his constituency by denying them development. Southern Province Minister Dr Edify Hamukale says government attaches great importance to the development of Dundumwezi Constituency just like any other part of the country. Mr. Hamukale says government has planned major projects in Dudumwenzi ...

The National Union of Public and Private Educators of Zambia (NUPPEZ) says threats by the National Union for Metal workers of South Africa(NUMSA) to campaign for the South African Government to cut trade ties with Zambia over the issue of the Post Newspaper in liquidation is an affront to the values of democracy and good governance. NUPPEZ Vice President Nelson ...

The Economics Association of Zambia says country’s economy is expected to perform better this year compared to 2016 following the reduction in the inflation rate from double to a single digit and the rebound in copper prices on the international market. EAZ Programs officer Kampamba Shula says the expected improvement in performance of the economy is also as a result ...

The Southern Africa Cross Boarder Traders Association (SACBTA) says threats by the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMASA) to boycott Zambian goods and end South African trade with Zambia over the alleged harassment of the private media in Zambia should not be ignored. SACBTA Zambia Chapter Secretary General Jacob Makambwe notes that while the boycott of Zambian ...

National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) is pleased with the levels of compliance by companies in remitting employees contributions. NAPSA Head of Corporate Affairs Cephas Sinyangwe has told QTV Business News that unlike in the past, companies have seen the benefits of helping their employees by remitting their monthly contributions to the authority. He says the compliance levels have increased to ...

Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Chama has directed PF Western Province Chairperson Charles Mututwa to immediately suspend two party members who are part of a group that has sued the Litungu in an effort to dethrone him. In a statement, Mr. Mwila says this is to avoid unwarranted suspicion and of malicious propaganda that the party is supporting the ...

About fifty youths in Siavonga District today stormed the office of the District Commissioner demanding for jobs from government. Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama who confirmed the development to QFM News says he suspects the youths are UPND members. Mr. Kanyama says this is because the youths were later joined by Siavonga UPND Member of Parliament Darius Mulunda who also ...

The opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP)is disappointed with President Edgar Lungu’s recent suggestion to traditional leaders that they mind their own business. President Lungu is reported to have made the comment following an appeal by some chiefs that he dismisses PF Secretary General Davies Mwila. NAREP Presidential spokesperson Bwalya Nondo says much as he is saying he has no reason ...

Government says it has now realized that the healthier the Zambian citizens are the more productive as a nation they will remain. Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya states that government through his Ministry will therefore prioritize health in the Country. Dr. Chilufya notes that this explains why the wider context of government’s fiscal consolidation aims at among other measures ensuring expenditure ...

Academician Lawrence Mwelwa is concerned that some educated politicians in Zambia have continued to deliberately say and do wrong things for the sake of gaining political mileage. Dr. Mwelwa who is Chreso University Vice Chancellor says it is also common to see political leaders get upset when people remind them of what they promised during campaigns . He is suggesting ...