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Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) Executive Director Chrispin Chomba has warned religious leaders against forcing HIV/AIDS patients from taking antiretroviral drugs. Mr. Chomba says the organization has been receiving reports that many people with HIV have died after they stopped taking antiretroviral drugs on the advice of their Christian pastors. He says there is need to ...

The opposition Green Party has demanded that the PF Government respects the Constitution and adheres to the spirit of constitutionalism. Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says the Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale recently declared that the PF Government will not regard elected Mayors and Chairpersons of Councils across the country as executive officials saying this unfortunate. Mr. Sinkamba explains ...

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it is illegal for any company in Zambia to operate without tax registration. This comes after a search on the ZRA Tax Online system revealed that the newly launched newspaper called The Mast is not registered for taxes. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala tells QTV News that without registration for taxes, The Mast ...

Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister Lloyd Kaziya has attributed the shortage of water the country is experiencing to climate change. Mr. Kaziya says his government is commitment to end the water shortage crisis experienced in the country. He has observed that a combination of drought as well as unsafe environmental practices has conspired to make raw water sources ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has urged the Patriotic Front government to promote and protect the universally recognized rights of freedom of expression and association, enshrined in the Bill of Rights in the Zambian Republican Constitution. And the organization has demanded for an enabling environment for public participation in governance of the nation by all even when their views ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has challenged the Home Affairs Minister to direct the police officers to operate professionally and execute their duties diligently. FODEP Information and Research Officer Gilbert Chisenga says there is need for the police to ensure that the political playing field is leveled in the country. Mr. Chisenga says police should make it conducive for ...

The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has observed the need for government to adjust teachers’ salaries upwards given the current high cost of living in the country. PROTUZ Secretary General Kangwa Musenga says with the recent hike in fuel prices, this will result in most goods and services to go high which will be difficult for teachers to survive. ...

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has observed that the year 2016 has been full of ‘shadow boxing’ between the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition United Party for National Development (UPND). Dr. Ng’oma says this is because the two political parties were confrontational towards each other. Dr. Ng’oma says despite the country witnessing pockets of political violence, the people generally conducted ...

The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited has confirmed that Qatar Airways, one of the Five Star Airlines in the world, will commence flights to Lusaka during the first quarter of 2017. Zambia Airports Corporation Communications and Brand Manager Mweembe Sikaulu has told Journalists in Lusaka that this will provide the Zambian traveler with a wider choice of travel options and indeed ...

Forth Revolution President Eric Chandra says President Edgar Lungu should not just make empty threats but go a step further in cracking a weep against ministers cited in the latest Auditor General’s Report. And Mr. Chanda says it was going to be better for all the ministers and other controlling officers cited in the 2015 Auditor General’s Report to step ...