ZAMBIA NEWS

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three senior Kabwe Municipal Council officials for two counts of Abuse of Authority of Office involving K260, 000.00. ACC Spokesperson Timothy Moono has told QFM News that details of the matter are that,Victoria Mwanaumo , 56, a former Director Administration of House number 9, High Ridge Township, Daniel Mapulanga , 46, a former Director Planning ...

Polls have opened in the five parliamentary by-elections in Solwezi Central, Zambezi West, Mkushi South Kasenengwa and Vubwi constituencies. Polling stations opened at 06:00 hours and are expected to close at 18:00 hours later this evening. The campaigns leading to today’s by-elections have been largely peaceful with no incident of violence reported. This is in sharp contrast to incidents of ...

Political analyst Alex Ng’oma says Zambians should now be convinced that President Michael Sata is discharging his official duties following his reappearance in the public following wild speculations about his state of health. Dr Ng’oma has told Qfm News in an interview that it is clear that President Sata’s reappearance has changed public debate which was recently centered on his ...

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended political parties participating in tomorrow’s five parliamentary by-elections for conducting peaceful campaigns. The by-elections will be held in Solwezi Central, Zambezi West, Mkushi South, Kasenengwa and Vubwi constituencies. SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe tells QFM News in a statement that the peaceful campaigns by political parties are ...

Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) Executive Director Pukuta Mwanza has warned that tribal talk is recipe for anarchy, lawlessness and civil wars and should be discouraged. Reverend Mwanza says it is for this reason that talk of tribalism surrounding the ruling Patriotic Front should be discouraged. Rev Mwanza has told Qfm News in interview that anything that has to do ...

Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy Secretary General Bridget Atanga says it is up to Wynter Kabimba to determine his future in the ruling party following his dismissal as PF Secretary General and Justice Minister. Ms. Atanga says she cannot speak on behalf of Mr. Kabimba especially that he himself has remained silent following his dismissal. She says no one in the ...

Kabwata Member of Parliament Given Lubinda says Zambians should expect a focused approach to politics from him following his comeback to the political fore. Mr. Lubinda has told Qfm news in a telephone interview that his comeback to the ruling party’s political frontline is by the grace of God; hence he will ensure that he utilizes the opportunity to contribute ...

Justice Minister and Patriotic Front Secretary General, Edgar Lungu has taken a swipe on politicians with a tendency of playing the tribal cards whenever they fall out of favour with the appointing authority. Reacting to allegations of tribalism and corruption being peddled against the ruling party following the dismissal of Wynter Kabimba as Justice Minister and PF Secretary General, Mr ...

Government says it has identified the Agriculture and Construction sectors as the vehicles to use for continued job creation in the country. Commerce Trade and Industry Minister Robert Sichinga says government has also indentified the Tourism and Manufacturing sectors as the other sectors it will use to create jobs in the next few years. He says it is for this ...

Former Finance Minister Katele Kalumba has advised people calling for the establishment of a tribunal to investigate Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda’s alleged dealings with the mines to use available legal avenues as opposed to making unattainable public statements through the media.   Dr. Katele says he particularly finds it disturbing that people in the country have the tendency of making ...