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The opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) says the pronouncement by President Edgar Lungu that only him and the Litunga should discuss the Barotseland Agreement is wrong and totally misguided. FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says the Barotseland agreement is a national issue and not a personal issue and therefore it cannot be a preserve of the president and the ...

Senior Chief Nkula of the Bemba people of Chinsali has hailed President Edgar Lungu for his robust push to complete the infrastructure development projects launched by late president Michael Sata. Special Assistant to the president for press and public relation Amos Chanda says the chief has also warned that he will take decisive action against anyone wishing to promote violence ...

MMD National Secretary Mwansa Mbulakulima has dismissed party president Nevers Mumba’s excuse that it is too late for the party to hold a convention before the August elections. Mr. Mbulakulima says contrary to Dr. Mumba’s suggestion, the MMD has enough time to hold a convention and resuscitate itself before the general election. In an interview with QTV, Mr. Mbulakulima notes ...

Politicians have been urged to be truthful to voters and avoid making election promises they know they would never fulfill. Every Home for Christ Regional Director Bishop Dr. Richard Kakuwa says politicians should not make promises simply to woo voters. Bishop Kakuwa says there is no reason for politicians to resort to desperate measures simply to gain power. And Bishop ...

UPND Chairman for Rural Reconstruction and Development Moono Mapani has charged that the ruling PF is panicking after realizing that the majority of the people in rural areas are against them ahead of the general election. Mr. Mapani says the PF government has let down the people in rural areas as their suffering has worsened to the extent that most ...

Chief Mukobela of the Ila speaking people in Namwala district has noted the need to promote good sanitation in chiefdoms to avoid outbreaks of diseases such as Cholera. The Traditional Leader says it is worrying that some places are still recording cases of Cholera even when the disease can be avoided by adhering to good hygiene standards. Chief Mukobela has ...

The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) says its loan recovery has seen an improvement. CEEC Director General Likando Mukumbuta says as at the close of 2015, the loan repayment was running at 51 % compared to 21.2% in 2013. He says Commission is targeting a loan recovery rate of 65% by the end of 2016, adding that they are on ...

Government has hailed the work US Peace Corps undertake in the country to improve the lives of Zambians. Speaking when he officiated at the swearing-in ceremony of 69 new volunteers in Lusaka today, Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Minister, Davies Mwango  has challenged the volunteers to strive to help change the country. Mr. Mwango says government wants to ensure ...

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Dispute (SACCORD) says the country will not make progress on the Barotseland Agreement of 1964 if it detaches politics from the issue. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Chembe however, states that it is dangerous to politicize the issue of the Barotseland Agreement. Mr. Chembe tells QFM News that the issue of the ...

Speech for Growth has condemned Zambian Voice Executive Director Chilufya Tayali for accusing Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda of involvement in corrupt practices at the Food Reserve Agency (FRA). Executive Director Wallace Kalungu says Mr. Tayali should know where to report corruption allegations and not to do so through the media. Mr Kalungu has challenged Mr. Tayali to avail the evidence ...