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The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has bemoaned lack of public participation in contributing and making submissions to the process of National budget. JCTR Social and Economic Development Acting Program Manager Sharon Chileshe says Government is weak in providing the public with opportunities to engage in the budget process. Ms Chileshe says Zambia’s score of 40 out of 100 ...

The European Union (EU) is to approve another program worthy 5.6 million Euros to help Zambia improve on the strides it has made in improving safety and performance in civil aviation. EU Head of Delegation Alessandro Mariani has disclosed that the EU in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation Authority are already working on the modalities of ...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has threatened to suspend all political party campaigns and disqualify them from the elections if they continue perpetuating violence. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna says the commission has noted with dismay the rising levels of violence and intolerance during the campaign period. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka this morning, Mr. Akufuna ...

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has hailed the sober political mood prevailing in Central province ahead of the August elections. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe has told Qfm News from Kabwe via telephone that campaigns in the province have continued on a peaceful note. Mr. Cheembe says his organization has taken note that all ...

Political Analyst Dr. Alex Ngoma has observed that people are abusing honorary doctorates awarded to them. Dr .Ngoma says people who have been honored with doctorates should not be referred to as doctor. He has since advised the media to distinguish an honorary doctorate from an Academic doctorate and avoid addressing people who have been honored with doctorates as doctor. ...

Sub-Chief Natende of Chiengi District, Ketele Kalumba has cautioned political parties in the country against taking for granted the peaceful nature of the Zambian people. He reminds political parties to be wary as they conduct their campaigns that every Zambian has the birthright right to defend themselves if abused. Sub- Chief Natende says his counsel to all political party leaders ...

UPND vice president for political affairs Canisius Banda says he believes that what is happening to his political career is God’s doing. Dr. Banda says it is his cross to carry and that he will carry it with determination and pride. In an interview with QTV news, Dr. Banda who was one of those tipped to be upnd president Hakainde ...

The Patriotic Front says it has not given its cadres the go ahead to engage in violent as they campaign ahead of the August 11 general election. PF Secretary General Davies Chama has told QFM News in a telephone interview that the PF is gilded by the constitution which does not allow violence. Mr. Chama says PF has educated its ...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the symbols for the referendum vote will remain unchanged despite concerns raised by stakeholders over their appropriateness. ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna says the commission has resolved as its final decision that the eye and the ear will represent the referendum vote of ‘Yes and No’ respectively. Mr. Akufuna says this means ...

Government has ordered all motorists using initials of their preferred candidates as number plates on their vehicles to remove them with immediate effect. Home Affairs Minister Panji Kaunda says it is an offence for motorists to use such number plates. Colonel Kaunda has warned that any motorist found with such number plate risk their vehicle being impounded. In an interview ...