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The opposition MMD has with immediate effect suspended for a period of 1 year its member Peter Phiri for masquerading as its Copperbelt Information and Publicity Secretary . Mr. Phiri is said to having been issuing statements to the media without prior permission from the party’s national secretary. In a letter of suspension dated June 18th, 2016, MMD National Secretary ...

The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) has formally begun the realigning of its vision to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Director General David Chakonta has disclosed that in its new strategic plan TEVETA is also blending the entrepreneurship with technology. Mr. Chakonta has disclosed to Qfm News that the idea is to ensure that entrepreneurship skills and technological ...

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Zambia Chapter is on Thursday this week to hold a meeting for all political parties taking part in the August general elections. UPF Zambia chapter Malimba Masheke has disclosed that his organization is also inviting other stakeholders in the electoral process to attend this meeting which will focus on the issue of peace. General Masheke ...

Operation Young Vote (OYV) has added its voice in commending the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for the stance it has take on spate of electoral violence in the Country. The OYV finds the ECZ’s stance to be also elating. Executive Director Guess Nyirenda says much as the warning the ECZ has made is long overdue, his organization is delighted ...

Zambians have been reminded of God’s commandment to continue loving one another. Opposition UPND president Hakainde Hichilema is encouraging Zambians to do so regardless of their tribe, gender or political affiliation. In his Sunday message made available to Qfm News Mr. Hichilema has cited the Bible scripture of 1 John 4:7-12 to emphasize the need for the Zambian people to ...

Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) board chairperson Eddie Chansa has advised political parties to embrace divergent views if they are to promote tolerance in the Country’s political arena. Bishop Chansa says there is need for all politicians to be civil in their discussions as they campaign ahead of the August general elections. He has also called on political parties to ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has welcomed the warning by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to disqualify candidates who encourage political violence. YALI has implored the Commission to also exercise the powers granted to it by the Electoral Process Act firmly. YALI Governance Specialist Isaac Mwanza says his organization has taken note that there is increased breach of ...

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has urged journalists in the Country to desist from covering hate-filled speech as political parties conduct their campaigns for the August elections. MISA is advising journalists to concentrating on covering issue-based campaigns. MISA Information and Research officer Kamufisa Manchishi says his institute is additionally urging media houses not be involved in mudslinging. Mr. ...

The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has advised farmers in the Country against rushing in selling their maize to briefcase businessmen. MAZ Chairman Andrew Chintala says his association wants farmers to benefit from their hard work by ensuring that they sell their produce at the right price. Mr. Chintala has urged farmers to realize that it will not make sense ...

German Ambassador to Zambia Bernd Finke has described as alarming the escalated political violence in the Country. Mr. Finke says the political violence being witnessed is actually harming Zambia’s reputation of being a peaceful country. He notes that this is besides being threatening its investment climate and tourism potential. Mr. Finke is calling upon political parties in the Country to ...