ZAMBIA NEWS

The Ruling Patriotic Front has maintained that it has no intentions to revert this country into a one party state as alleged by some opposition political parties. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says the intention the ruling party has is to strengthen the multi party democratic dispensation because the provision of checks and balances under such a dispensation helps government ...

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has cautioned stakeholders criticizing the judiciary that they are undermining the image, reputation and confidence of the judiciary. Dr. Ng’oma says the current criticism against the judiciary is actually intimidating the judges and magistrates saying this must be avoided at all cost. Dr. Ng’oma tells QTV News via telephone that it does not matter whether ...

The Southern African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Dispute (SACCORD) has advised the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) to sit down with the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) and resolve their differences amicably. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says it will not do the PF good to deem a professional body such as LAZ an enemy. Mr. Cheembe says it is ...

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) says from now going forward, they will start treating Presidential Spokesperson Amos Chanda as a political opponent. The opposition political party says this is because of the fact that Mr. Chanda has failed to differentiate between public service and politics. UPND Chairman for Rural Reconstruction and Development Moono Mapani says Mr. Chanda ...

President Edgar Lungu is expected to arrive in South Africa on Wednesday 7th December 2016 for a three-day State Visit. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of his South African counter-part, President Jacob Zuma. The President’s visit will be preceded by the signing of a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) between Zambia and South Africa. This is the ...

The opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP) has urged President Edgar Lungu to take caution with how he is handling national affairs. And the opposition political party has expressed disappointment with the drama being played by the Patriotic Front at the expense of national development. NAREP Acting Spokesperson Frank Sichone tells QFM News in a statement that NAREP would not be ...

First Lady Esther Lungu has noted with concern that children with disabilities across the world are discriminated against, denied access to education, abused and even forced into servitude. The First Lady has described this act as a gross violation of their rights. Mrs. Lungu says children with disabilities have poor health outcomes, lower education achievements, less economic participation, and higher ...

The opposition Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) has described the year 2016 as a good start for improving upon Zambia’s good governance record. ZED President Frederick Mutesa says this is given the fact that the Zambian people have this year managed to usher in a new government under the amended Republican Constitution. Dr. Mutesa notes that this is notwithstanding ...

The Non-Governmental Organizations’ Coordination Council (NGOCC) has condemned stakeholders condemning Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President Linda Kasonde over her remarks against Presidential Aide Amos Chanda’s statement on the judiciary. The NGOCC has joined the OASIS Forum in condemning attacks against Ms Kasonde. NGOCC Chairperson Sarah Longwe says as a women’s movement, the organization stands in solidarity with Ms. Kasonde ...

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it will now take Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President Linda Kasonde as a political opponent. PF Secretary General Davies Mwila has told Journalists in Lusaka that because of Ms Kasonde’s interest in politics, the ruling party has no option but to treat her as a political enemy. Mr. Mwila says it is very ...