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The ruling PF has hailed the decision by President Edgar Lungu to reassign party Secretary General Davies Chama to the position of Defense Minister. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says this reassignment shows how much trust President Lungu has in Mr. Chama. Mr. Bwalya says the party’s general membership is thus happy for Mr. Chama and wishes him well this ...

The opposition UPND has joined stakeholders opposing plans to establish the commission of inquiry on post election violence as announced by President Edgar Lungu saying it is a tool aimed at intimidating the opposition. The opposition political party is however encouraging President Lungu to ensure that the commission of inquiry also looks at the violence that was experienced before and ...

The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called upon newly appointed Finance Minister Felix Mutati to uphold proper economic principles as he presides over the country’s economy. EAZ President Chrispin Mphuka says his association particularly hopes that Mr. Mutati will uphold fiscal discipline in the public sector for the betterment of the Country. In an interview with Qfm News Dr. ...

The opposition Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) has warned against underestimating the division that the August 11th general elections have left in Zambia. ADD president Charles Milupi says his party is concerned that if this division is not properly handled it might cause major splits in the nation. In an interview with QTV News Mr. Milupi says the ADD ...

The Non Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says it remains positive that the government will rise above the challenge and ensure that the 2017 National Budget is pro-poor. And the organization expects to see increased allocations to key social sectors that have the potential to improve the situation of the disadvantaged people in society that include women and children. In ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assured President Edgar Lungu of its continued support for Zambia. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says the IMF stands ready to continue supporting Zambia in every way possible through policy advice, technical assistance and financial support, if needed. In a congratulatory message to President Lungu on His re-election as Sixth Republican President, dated September ...

Twenty Two people have died, while 48 others have sustained serious injuries after a Power Tools Scania Bus which was coming from Nakonde heading to Kitwe was involved in an accident in Serenje District of Central Province. Both the Police and Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) have confirmed the development to QTV News that the accident involved a Power ...

The thirty three councilors in Lusaka have today taken oath of office after being elected in last month’s general elections. And Lusaka Town Clerk Alex Mwansa has disclosed that the installation of the Lusaka Mayor Wilson Kalumba will be done before Friday next week. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the 33 councilors this morning, Mr. Mwansa says the ...

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has projected an increase in international tourist arrivals to Africa. Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the UNWTO Humphrey Chibanda says the UNWTO projects an annually growth of 2 to 5 percent in international tourist arrivals to Africa as a whole. Mr. Chibanda who is also Zambia’s Ambassador to France observed that the projected increase ...

COMESA has officially begun the consideration of applications made by Somalia and Tunisia to join following their formal requests to be part of it. The initial consideration of their applications is being done by the Nineteenth Meeting of COMESA Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General which has opened in Lusaka today. And COMESA Assistant Secretary General for programmes Kipyego Cheluget ...