The Centre for Trade Policy and Development(CTPD)has noted with grave concern the continued rise in Zambia’s trade deficit. CTPD Executive Director Isabel Mukelabai in a statement made available to QFM News today, notes that as of May 2015, Zambia recorded a trade deficit valued at K1.193.3 million from a trade deficit of K717.7 million recorded in April 2015. Ms Mukelebai ...

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) in Eastern Province says there is an economic crisis which Government has not officially declared to Zambians going by the move by Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda to increase fines and fees from 20 ngwee to 30 ngwee. CSPR Eastern Province Coordinator Maxson Nkhoma says has expressed concern over the gloomy economic outlook for ...

Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili says PF Government has scored a number of successes in the health sector since coming to power in 2011 contrary to assertions by some opposition leaders that it has failed to manage the sector. Mr Kambwili says the PF Government can boast of turning around the health sector during the close to 4 years it ...

Ex-Golden Arrows and Zambia defender Joseph Musonda is back in Zambia and training with his former club Nkana. Musonda landed back home on Sunday and joined Nkana during Monday afternoon training in Kitwe. He returns home after spending a season at South Africa PSL club Polokwane City. Nkana coach Aggrey Chiyangi said that they will make a decision whether to ...

Dutch international striker Robin van Persie on Tuesday signed for Fenerbahce from Manchester United on a three year deal, the Istanbul giants announced, in one of the most significant transfers by a Turkish Super Lig side in recent years. An estimated 18 000 fans clad in the iconic navy blue and yellow stripes of Fenerbahce turned out at its Sukru Saracoglu ...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has targeted to have more 6.8 million voters on its register for the 2016 general election. ECZ Chairperson Justice Esau Chulu has told Journalists in Lusaka that the commission confident of capturing one point seven (1.7) million new voters during the forthcoming voter registration exercise to add to the existing 5.1 million voters ahead ...

The Local Government Service Commission says the decentralization process has started bearing fruit with a number of significant successes recorded. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka this morning, Commission Chairperson Christah Kalulu reiterated the commission’s commitment to bring service delivery closer to the people through professional and effective services that will develop the communities in the country. Ms. Kalulu ...

A new study has revealed evidence of the traumatic experiences people with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities encounter in the criminal justice system in Zambia. The study which was conducted by the Open Society Foundation of the United Kingdom in collaboration with the Paralegal Alliance Network , Prison Reform Trust and the ministry of Home Affairs shows widespread and entrenched problems ...

Republican President Edgar Lungu has urged Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Justice Esau Chulu not to allow himself to be polluted or contaminated by politicians to influence the outcome of election results. President Lungu notes that since the advent of democracy, people have never found the electoral process that is perfect citing controversies that have always characterized elections. He ...

Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday kicked off their five-day pre-season camp in Zambia on a bright note after beating promoted Faz Super League club Mufulira Wanderers 1-0. The winning goal came in the first half at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe in a match Pitso Mosimane started homeboy Kennedy Mweene in goals while Mario Booysens, Surprise Moriri and Cuthbert Malajila as ...