Gordon Murray, creator and puppeteer of the popular BBC children’s series Trumpton, has died at the age of 95. His son-in-law, William Mollett, confirmed the news in a statement to the BBC. The Trumptonshire Trilogy – Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley – were shown weekly by the corporation from 1966 for 20 years. The programmes were later repeated by Channel ...

Michael Fallon and Patrick McLoughlin now say they back the home secretary. She has received pledges of support from many more MPs than the other four candidates, with at least three more cabinet members among her backers. Meanwhile, fellow contender Michael Gove is to make the first speech of his campaign to become Tory leader, after announcing his candidacy on ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has bemoaned the lack of integrity and truth in the manner in the media is covering campaigns ahead of the August 11th general election. TIZ is particularly concerned by how the public media is discriminating against opposition political parties taking part in the elections. TIZ president Lee Habasonda has told QTV news that because of this ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has observed that political parties have literally failed to explain their manifestos to the electorate. YALI President Andrew Nthewewe says politicians should not ignore the advice coming from different stakeholders for them to dwell more on their manifestos as opposed to attacking each other during rallies. Mr. Nthewewe says the whole idea of launching ...

Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says it is only fair for government to continue subsidizing fuel and electricity. Mr Mwape says government has the responsibility to take care of its citizens. He says the suggestion by the World Bank that government should remove subsidies on fuel and electricity should therefore be ignored. Mr Mwape adds ...

Alliance for Democracy and Development president Charles Milupi has charged that the continued loadshedding and deteriorating economy will be President Edgar Lungu’s legacy when he leaves office. Mr. Milupi says President Lungu has done nothing to ensure Zambia moves forward apart from inflicting poverty on the majority Zambians. He says the country’s economy is in tatters and the President has ...

Political scientist Alex Ng’oma says the heightened political violence being witnessed in the ongoing campaigns is an indictment on Zambia’s democracy. Dr. Ng’oma fears that the growth of the country’s democracy is presently under serious threat. In an interview with Qfm News, Dr. Ng’oma is urging political parties to do everything in their power to ensure the political environment in ...