Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) Executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi says has challenged those accusing him of being a UPND sympathizer to provide evidence instead of making unsubstantiated allegations. Mr. Chipenzi has told QFM News via telephone that it is unfair to brand him a UPND sympathizer without backing such allegations with proof. He says it’s unfortunate that he is being ...

Over 96 people were arrested countywide during the Heroes and Unity holidays for various drug offences. Drug Enforcement Commission public relations officer Theresa Katongo says the Commission in Muchinga seized 3.780 tonnes of fresh cannabis plants from Mpika and Chama Districts. Ms Katongo says in Mpika District, the Commission arrested Maureen Nkandu, 51, a peasant farmer of Thomas Village for ...

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that it is investigating former President Michael Sata’s press Aide George Chellah on issues bordering on corruption. ACC acting public relations Manager Dorothy Mwanza has told a media briefing this morning that the commission had summoned Mr.Chellah for questioning yesterday over the said issues. Ms. Mwanza could however not give further details on ...

It has been awhile since Lil Wayne has done an interview. The New Orleans rapper finally spoke with Wild Wayne about various topics including his new Free Weezy Album, writing his lyrics, making his 500 Degreez LP, his reaction to Young Thug’s Barter 6, signing Nicki Minaj and Drake, his new “Lil WeezyAna Fest,” and more. “I think if I was to ...

The Greek government has extended bank closures and a €60 (£43; $66) daily limit on ATM withdrawals until Monday. The curbs were imposed on 28 June, after a deadlock in bailout talks with creditors led a rush of withdrawals. The European Central Bank has decided not to increase support for Greek banks until the debt crisis is resolved. Greek PM ...

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta has signed a one-year contract extension, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Spanish midfielder joined the north London club from Everton in 2011 and has since made 136 appearances — winning the FA Cup in 2014 and 2015. “He will stay with us for one more year because he has extended his contract,” ...

Opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president George Mpombo has hailed the level of development taking place in Chief Chiwala’s area of Masaiti District. Dr. Mpombo says the development taking place in the area following the establishment of Dangote Lime and Cement Company has now surpassed that of Mpongwe District. He has told Qfm News that the development taking place in ...

Opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP) has advised the Patriotic Front government to change the way it is spending tax payers’ money. NAREP Secretary General Mabvuto Mwanza says it is sad that the people of Zambia are suffering while their money is being used by those in authority for their own personal benefits. Mr. Mwanza says Zambians have lost confidence in ...

United Party for National Development (UPND) Kalomo Member of Parliament Request Muntanga has appealed to government to assess the impact of the social cash transfer scheme in his constituency. Mr. Muntanga notes that from the time the scheme was introduced, it appears the programme has had very little impact in terms of uplifting the lives of the venerable people in ...

The slow inflow of Foreign Direct Investment in Zambia’s Mining sector has been attributed to inconsistency in government policy in the last 7 years. Chairperson on the Expanded Parliamentary Committee on Estimates Highvie Hamududu has observed that mine policy inconsistency is what has also had a boomerang effect on the Zambian economy. Mr. Hamududu has cited reduced revenue earnings from ...