July 2017 – Zambia: News Diggers!

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If LAZ formed a party, heads would roll
By Diggers Editor on 31 Jul 2017
The simmering tension between the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) and the Executive is descending into frightening levels. In a democratic state where non-governmental institutions....
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Kambwili expulsion worries PF youths
By Diggers Reporter on 31 Jul 2017
Renowned PF cadre Maxwell Chongu says if unity is not restored in the ruling party, it will be impossible to cross over 2021. Chongu was....
Nyirenda drops Clatous Chama
By Diggers Reporter on 31 Jul 2017
Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has axed Lusaka Dynamos midfielder Clatous Chama from this 2018 CHAN qualifiers team that enters camp on Tuesday in Lusaka to....
Advert: McClurkin coming to Lusaka
By Diggers Correspondent on 31 Jul 2017
Mount Zion Christian Centre will be hosting Donnie McClurkin, a renowned American artist live in concert at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka on 13th August, 2017.....
Hamududu says citizens won’t have to worship him when he becomes President
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 31 Jul 2017
Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Highvie Hamududu says the big man syndrome of worshiping the President even when he is wrong, will end once....
Student who allegedly wrote “f**k you Lungu” on Facebook denies charge
By Diggers Reporter on 31 Jul 2017
A 28-year-old DMI St Eugene student has pleaded not guilty to three counts of defamation of the President and one count of use of insulting....
Mount Zion hosts Donnie McClurkin
By Diggers Correspondent on 31 Jul 2017
Mount Zion Christian Centre will be hosting Donnie McClurkin, a renowned American artist live in concert at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka on 13th August, 2017.....
Student appears in court for defamation of the President
By Mukosha Funga on 31 Jul 2017
A 28-year-old DMI St Eugine student has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for three counts of defamation of the President. According to count one,....
Govt confirms arrest of Chinese smugglers
By Charles Mafa on 31 Jul 2017
Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public Relations Officer Sakabilo Kalembwe has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Zambians who were found in....
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Miles resurfaces with praise for Lungu
By Mukosha Funga on 31 Jul 2017
Miles Sampa says President Edgar Lungu is a loving forgiving man who is Head of State because of because of his historic loyalty, patience and....
U-17 are COSAFA champs
By Diggers Reporter on 31 Jul 2017
Zambia Under-17 coach Mumamba Numba says his team has performed beyond expectations after Sunday’s triumph in the 2017 COSAFA U 17 Cup final in Mauritius.....
Fwayo is playing fantastic football – Dynamos coach
By Diggers Reporter on 31 Jul 2017
Lusaka Dynamos coach Patrick Phiri has described Fwayo Tembo as a true professional after riding a wave of hostile verbal abuse in Saturday’s 1-1 away....
Zambia hosts Beijing TV drama event
By Diggers Correspondent on 30 Jul 2017
Zambia will tomorrow host country the 2017 Beijing TV Dramas & Movies Season in Africa at Radisson Blu Hotel. According to Top Star public relations....
PF reacts to Malema: He is an Imperialist rabid dog
By Mukosha Funga on 30 Jul 2017
The Patriotic Front says there is no doubt that Julius Malema and Mmusi Maimane have one paymaster and they are nothing but puppets of those....
Farmers have been left vulnerable – Hamududu
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 30 Jul 2017
Party of National Unity (PNU) president Highvie Hamududu says farmers will make huge losses in this year due to the low maize floor price announced....
36 Zambian students stranded in India
By Mukosha Funga on 30 Jul 2017
At least thirty six (36) Zambian students are stranded in various parts of India for various reasons like failure by parents to sustain payment of....
NGOCC bemoans rise in crimes of passion
By Mirriam Chabala on 30 Jul 2017
The Non Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC ) says no amount of provocation justifies killing someone. In a statement yesteday, NGOCC Executive Director Engwase Mwale....
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Lungu is insecure – Kambwili
By Mukosha Funga on 30 Jul 2017
In this audio, Chishimba Kambwili says President Edgar Lungu is a very insecure Head of State and that is why he has filled his Cabinet....

Arresting your opponents is being a coward, Malema tells Lungu

By Mukosha Funga on 29 Jul 2017

In this audio, South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says President Edgar Lungu is a coward. Addressing party supporters during EFF’s 4th....

Zambia arrests 3 Chinese, 2 locals for possessing 25 rhino horns

By Charles Mafa on 29 Jul 2017

A joint team of government investigators has arrested three Chinese nationals and two Zambians for being found in possession of 25 pieces of rhino horns....

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DPP must also appeal against Siliya’s acquittal – TIZ

By Mirriam Chabala on 29 Jul 2017

Transparency International Zambia has challenged the DPP to also appeal against Dora Siliya and Maxwell Mwale’s acquittals to avoid a perception that Sylvia Masebo’s case....

UNZASU backs management: Students must pay

By Thomas Mulenga on 29 Jul 2017

In this audio, University of Zambia Students’ Union president Adrian Matole says over 850 students who have been barred from writing exams next month over....

CTPD explains low maize floor price

By Mirriam Chabala on 29 Jul 2017

The Center for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has set a low market price for maize because of the....

We can’t afford new districts – Sinkamba

By Mirriam Chabala on 29 Jul 2017

Green Party president Peter Sinkamba says it is worrying that government under the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership is operating on impulse without clear policy direction.....

Information Minister Kampamba Mulenga in an interview with News Diggers! at her office in Lusaka. Picture by Tenson Mkhala

Kambwili is still under oath, he cannot be disclosing govt affairs like that – Mulenga

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 28 Jul 2017

Information and Broadcasting Minister Kampamba Mulenga says her predecessor Chishimba Kambwili is still under oath and cannot be disclosing classified government information in the manner....

Former Chongwe Mp Sylvia Masebo at masebo at court

DPP appeals against Masebo’s acquittal

By Mukosha Funga on 28 Jul 2017

The Director of Public Prosecutions has appealed against the acquittal of former Minister of Tourism Sylvia Masebo. On July 14, senior resident magistrate Ireen Wishimanga....

U-17 through to COSAFA final after beating Malawi 2-0

By Diggers Reporter on 28 Jul 2017

Zambia U17 assistant coach Charles Bwale has described the team’s successful race to the 2017 COSAFA U17 Cup final as a case of unfinished business....

There is congestion for investors at State House – Lungu

By Mirriam Chabala on 28 Jul 2017

In this video, President Edgar Lungu says there is congestion for investors at State House, and has asked those who are struggling to have access....

Kambwili is knocking, give him answers

By Diggers Editor on 28 Jul 2017

We agree with Mike Mulongoti who says Zambians must pay attention to the corrupt deals that Chishimba Kambwili is exposing now that he has been....

Resolve Lungu, HH differences before things blow up – Bishop Mfula

By Tenson Mkhala on 28 Jul 2017

Advocates for the declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation chairperson Bishop Billy Mfula says if the issues Patriotic Front (PF) and the United Party....

Luapula gets $40m for water and sanitation

By Mukosha Funga on 28 Jul 2017

Government has signed an on-lending and grant agreement with the Luapula Water and Sewarage Company amounting to $40 Million for water and sanitation programs in....

FDD spokesperson Antonio Mwanza: File picture

Govt inconsistency worries FDD

By Mukosha Funga on 28 Jul 2017

FDD Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says the level of inconsistency among government officials suggests that they discuss personal issues instead of policy matters when they meet....

Nakonde man shoots dead wife, lover in front of his children

By Mirriam Chabala on 28 Jul 2017

Police have arrested a 33-year-old Nakonde man who allegedly shot dead his wife and her lover in front of his children last evening. Police Spokesperson....

Over 850 UNZA students barred from exams over fees

By Mukosha Funga on 28 Jul 2017

Over 850 University of Zambia students with outstanding balances will not be allowed to write examinations next month. According to a an internal memo posted....

Lungu to create more districts

By Mukosha Funga on 28 Jul 2017

President Edgar Lungu says he will not shy away from creating new districts because he wants people in rural areas to benefit from infrastructure development.....