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Vice President Inonge Wina has reiterated government’s commitment to promoting equal participation of men and women in sport and discourage any form of gender discrimination. Speaking during a luncheon hosted in honor of World Boxing Council female bantam-weight champion Catherine Phiri, Ms. Wina says it is gratifying that a number of women and girls in the country are rising from ...

Governance stakeholders have expressed hope that the incoming Cabinet will be above bold in addressing issues affecting the nation. The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) is hoping that the incoming Cabinet will be appointed on merit in order to deliver the much needed national development. FODEP Acting Executive Director Chimfwembe Mweenge says Zambians are expecting to see a cabinet that ...

Former Finance Minister Katele Kalumba has bemoaned the failure by government to design a taxation mechanism that allows it to tap in the informal sector. Dr. Kalumba has noted that the informal sector in Zambia has grown to be able to reduce the pressure of the tax burden on the middle class. In an interview with QTV News, Dr. Kalumba ...

ActionAid Zambia has called for transparency in the recovery of money former minister were paid during their illegal stay in office remained in office. ActionAid Zambia Country Director Nalucha Ziba says there is need for all relevant government departments in charge of getting this money to be transparent by disclosing how much each former minister is supposed to pay back, ...

The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says its getting the sense that there is growing uncertainty in the economy in view of the presidential petition before the Constitutional Court. Association president Chrispin Mphuka has told QFM News that this is mainly because the direction the Constitutional Court process will take is not known. Dr. Mphuka says the longer the court ...

People’s Party President Mike Mulongoti says government should be seen to promote media freedom in the country. Mr Mulongoti who is a former Minister of Information and broadcasting services says government should not be seen to be targeting those media houses perceived to be anti government. He says the recent clampdown on some media institutions by the Independent Broadcasting Authority ...

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has joined in congratulating President Edgar Lungu on his re-election in the August 11 polls. In his message of congratulations dated 26th August, 2016, President Mahama described the re-election of President Lungu as a decisive feat that demonstrates recognition by the people of Zambia of the excellent qualities he possesses. President Mahama is confident that ...

Losing opposition UPND candidates for Chadiza and Luangeni constituencies have withdrawn their election petitions filed in the High Court and joined the Patriotic Front. Samson Thole and Moses Moyo who contested the Chadiza and Luangeni Parliamentary seats respectively announced their decisions at a media briefing held in Lusaka this afternoon. The duo are who are yet to formally withdraw their ...

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia has commended the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) for lifting the suspension of the broadcasting license for Itezhi Tezhi Radio following several appeals from various stakeholders. MISA Zambia Chairperson Helen Mwale says the decision to lift the suspension is timely because the punishment meted out to the three broadcast stations was unfair as ...

The Patriotic Front Youths in Lusaka Province have extended an olive branch to their counterparts in the opposition for the sole purpose of promoting oneness in the country. PF provincial Youth Secretary Stanley Chiumya says PF youths in the province are more than ready to bury the hatchet and work with their fellow youths in the opposition. Mr. Chiumya says ...