2016 – Zambia: News Diggers!

Kambwili urges govt to reposes land from foreigners
By Mukosha Funga on 16 Dec 2016
FORMER chief government spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili on Thursday warned Copperbelt minister Bowman Lusambo after the latter interrupted his debate. On Thursday, December 15, 2016, Kambwili....
PF shuns commission of inquiry on violence meeting
By Mirriam Chabala on 16 Dec 2016
THE Commission of Inquiry on political violence says it is saddened by the Patriotic Front’s decision to shun a meeting it called for political parties.....
We are ready to conquer COSAFA-Chambeshi
By Nelson Kazeze on 16 Dec 2016
U-20 coach Beston ‘Quick Silver’ Chambeshi says his team is ready to conquer COSAFA with a victory against hosts South Africa today in the regional....
Govt impressed with U-20 Championship preps
By Nelson Kazeze on 16 Dec 2016
Government has reiterated its commitment to successfully hosting the U-20 Africa Youth Championship slated for February 2017. At a media briefing on Thursday evening, December 14, 2016,....
Judiciary bans cadres from court
By Mukosha Funga on 16 Dec 2016
THE Judiciary has banned cadres from accessing court premises after a scuffle between UPND supporters and police on Thursday afternoon. And police spokesperson Esther Mwaata....
Police teargas HH, arrest scribe
By Mukosha Funga on 15 Dec 2016
POLICE have tear-gassed UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema, his vice Geoffery Bwalya Mwamba and other party officials within the Lusaka High Court building. This was after....
You’re wasting money, CSOs tell Commission of Inquiry on violence
By Mirriam Chabala on 15 Dec 2016
CIVIL Society Organisations have told the Commission of Inquiry on electoral violence that their mandate is an exercise in futility. During an interactive meeting organised....
U-20 storms COSAFA final, aim for 11th title.
By Diggers Reporter on 14 Dec 2016
Zambia has reached the COSAFA youth championship finals after a hard-fought victory against fellow title contenders Democratic Republic of Congo. A 37th minute strike by....
Just pay!
By Joseph Mwenda on 14 Dec 2016
NO wonder he is called senior member of the BAR because his orders are always cold. PRESIDENT Lungu: “As President, I have dissolved Parliament today,....
Premature ejection
By Joseph Mwenda on 14 Dec 2016
I DON’T think Mr Chilubanama is man enough to stand his premature ejection. And by that, I don’t mean I met Mr Chilubanama at the....
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Constipation court
By Joseph Mwenda on 14 Dec 2016
LETS face it, the Constitution Court works like a condom; it knows that its job is to protect the two individuals, but it can chose....
Germany, an industrialisation model- COMESA
By Mirriam Chabala on 14 Dec 2016
COMESA secretary general Sindiso Ngwenya says African countries have a lot to learn from Germany’s industrialization process. Speaking when he received German Ambassador to Zambia....
FDI low under Lungu- HH
By Stella Goma on 14 Dec 2016
UPND president Hakainde Hichilema says President Edgar Lungu’s international trips are not yielding anything because Foreign Direct Investment has reduced under his leadership. At a....
Chama urinary pipeline
By Joseph Mwenda on 13 Dec 2016
JUST when I was about to give up reading Chibamba Kanyama’s Business and Finance column, it has finally paid off. Thanks to you uncle CK,....
Iris for president
By Joseph Mwenda on 12 Dec 2016
IRIS, you were found guilty of producing a pornographic video with your boyfriend at college, what is your advice to young people? IRIS Kaingu: “I....
Lungu cancels Egypt trip
By Mirriam Chabala on 12 Dec 2016
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has postponed his trip to Egypt amidst widespread criticism of his frequent travels abroad. The Head of State was expected to fly....
LAZ condemns State House attack on judges
By Joseph Mwenda on 1 Dec 2016
The Law Association of Zambia has strongly condemned State House Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda’s recent attacks on the judiciary. Speaking....
Lungu orders replay of Amos’ interview
By Joseph Mwenda on 1 Dec 2016
President Edgar Lungu says the judiciary like any other arm of government is susceptible to criticism. And President Lungu has requested ZNBC to re-broadcast the....