• 24 Apr 2017
• Charles Mafa

Minister admits: Zesco power increase was determined by politics

Energy Minister David Mabumba has admitted that the increment in electricity tariffs was to a larger extent determined by politics and emotions. And Mabumba says it was the responsibility of the electricity consumers to make Zesco financially viable. Featuring on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview, Mabumba told programme host Grevazio Zulu that government saw it prudent to...

• 24 Apr 2017
• Mukosha Funga

Lungu using presidency to spread lies – VJ

Veteran politician Vernon Johnson Mwaanga says it is unfair for President Edgar Lungu to use his position to spread falsehoods without verifying facts. VJ was reacting to President Lungu’s remarks this morning where he accused the latter of going around to different countries to discredit Zambia following UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema’s arrest. President Lungu said...

• 24 Apr 2017
• Diggers Editor

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• 24 Apr 2017
• Diggers Reporter

Zambia demolish Mauritius in Rugby Africa Cup opener

Hosts Zambia got off to flying start in the 2017 Africa Cup Group 1 C Rugby tournament after downing Mauritius 69-3 in Sunday’s opening game in Lusaka. Simon Nyangu placed two tries while his team mates David Birdrock, Emmanuel Daka, Laston Mukosa, Israel Kalumba and Oscar Bwalya chipped-in with a try each. Thadeus Chipoya, Jubilee...

• 24 Apr 2017
• Mirriam Chabala

Mwamba orders RTSA probe into Jitotwe accident

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba, has tasked the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) to investigate passenger complaints surrounding a Jitotwe Bus which claimed four lives in South Africa yesterday. In a statement Embassy Press Secretary in South Africa Nicky Shabolyo, Mwamba said the survivors of the road mishap which happened along...

• 24 Apr 2017
• Mirriam Chabala

PF, UPND founded on hooliganism - Kabimba

Rainbow Party General Secretary Wynter Kabimba says people must reject both the PF and UPND because they are both founded on principles of hooliganism. And Kabimba says the newly upgraded first level hospitals are “death traps” because lack adequate medical personnel. Meanwhile, Kabimba insists that UPND president Hakainde Hichilema’s conduct in Mongu was reckless and...

• 24 Apr 2017
• Diggers Reporter

Zesco free-scoring form impresses Krmpotic

Zesco United coach Zlatko Zesco United coach Zlatko Krmpotic is not surprised by his sides prolific form at the start of their 2017 FAZ Super Division campaign. Zesco have scored six goals and conceded just one goal in two league matches played so far. Krmpotic said the team is is being fueled for domestic football...