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The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has disclosed that it has had consultations with government on the 2015/16 maize marketing arrangements in Zambia. The major concern raised by the Union is that the price of K75 per 50KG bag of maize is sub-economic and unattractive given that prices of D-compound and urea fertilizers rose by 78% and 55% respectively during ...

Former MMD National Youth Secretary Bowman Lusambo has asked UPND Leader Hakainde Hichilema to apologize to Zambians for taking part in the privatization process. Mr. Lusambo says the UPND Leader should not continue campaigning but rather apologize to Zambians for that evil act. He says a lot of people on the Copperbelt are suffering because of the decision taken by ...

A Marcopolo bus carrying PF members from Lusaka to Ndola yesterday who came to attend the official launch of the PF 2016 campaign overturned leaving one person dead. Central Province Police Commissioner Lombe Kamukoshi has confirmed the development that the accident happened around 20.30hrs at Kabowa area 7kms away from Kapiri Mposhi police station towards Kabwe along great north road. ...

The Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) says the August 11th general elections present a great opportunity for Zambia to bridge the gender gap and join the ranks of South Africa and Rwanda who have higher numbers of women in political decision making positions. And the organization is pleased with President Edgar Lungu’s pronouncement that Vice President Inonge Wina will be ...

Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga has refuted claims that police in Ndola yesterday released UPND Vice President for Administration Geoffrey Mwamba. And Ms Katanga has disclosed that the UPND Vice President for Administration will appear in court tomorrow. Ms Katanga has told Journalists in Ndola, that Mr. Mwamba will officially be arrested today over three dockets her Command is in ...

Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila has reassured Zambians that the police service will endeavor to maintain law and order during this campaign period. Mr. Mwila says just like he assured parliament of total security, Zambians should be assured that the police service will not relent in maintaining peace and order in the country. He says the fears being expressed by ...

Energy Minister Dora Siliya says the oil deal that President Edgar Lungu signed in Saudi Arabia this week will come as a finished product. And Ms Siliya says the oil deal is not a campaign gimmick as perceived by some people. Ms Siliya says a delegation from Saudi Arabia will be in the country this week to finalize the deal ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it is still open to talks for a possible alliance with the opposition MMD. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says President Edgar Lungu has however made it very clear that he desires to work with a united MMD. Mr. Bwalya has told Qfm in an interview that the PF is thus aware that the ...

President Edgar Lungu has disclosed that Vice President Inonge Wina will be his presidential running in the August 11th general elections. President Lungu made this announced during the official launch of the PF Campaign ahead of the general elections at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. President Lungu says Ms Wina has shown that she is equal to the task and has ...

Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has assured the nation that enough security measures have been put in place to make sure that campaigns are conducted in a free, fair and conducive environment. Mr. Kanganja has also urged political leaders and stakeholders to restrain their cadres from being involved in acts of violence. He says police officers will be on ...