Archive: 22 August 2017

22 Aug 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Coach promotes Fashion Sakala, 6 other U-20 stars to senior team

Wedson Nyirenda has drafted seven Zambia Under-20 stars in his provisional 34-member Chipolopolo side for 2018 FIFA World Cup Group B qualifier doubleheader against Algeria. Zambia will hosts Algeria on September 2 in Lusaka and […]

22 Aug 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Mopani announces planned retrenchment of 4,700 workers: We are left with no option

Mopani Copper Mines Public Relations Manager Nerbet Mulenga says the mine will have no choice but to retrench about 4,700 direct employees after failing to resolve the power tariff stand-off with CEC. In a statement […]

22 Aug 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

PF wants Kambwili’s expulsion case dismissed

The Patriotic Front has asked the Lusaka High Court to throw out a case in which Chishimba Kambwili is challenging his expulsion from the ruling party saying it is full of irregularities. Last month, the […]

22 Aug 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Tujilijili drinking competition leaves winner dead

A man of Kambelembele village in Kalombo area of North Western Province has died after taking six bottles of Tujilijili in a drinking competition, leaving his rival who consumed five and half bottles battling for […]

22 Aug 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

PF warns Mopani against sending miners on forced leave: Don’t take Zambians for granted

Luanshya Mayor Nathan Chanda has warned Mopani Copper Mines against sending miners on forced leave and placing the mine on care and maintenance. In a statement today, Chanda, who is also PF Copperbelt Youth Chairman […]

22 Aug 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Court orders commencement of trial against UPND members accused of obstructing police

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered that trial should commence in a matter in which Hakainde Hichilema’s deputy press secretary Brian Mwiinga and nine others are facing a charge of obstructing police officers from executing […]

22 Aug 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Political Parties Bill needs revising – PeP

Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo says the Political Parties Bill must be revised so that the state funding provision excludes the ruling and major opposition party as they do not need subsidising. […]

22 Aug 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Safari company sues state for $734,434 compensation

A Safari company is demanding USD734,434 from the state over the cancellation of a hunting concession agreement it was granted by the Zambia Wildlife Authority. In a statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High […]

22 Aug 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Farm sues State for criminal trespass

A farm in Central Province has sued the state for criminal trespass over the Ministry of General Education’s decision to encroach on its land in Mukonchi area. According to a statement of claim filed in […]

22 Aug 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

We have not backtracked, all patients will be tested for HIV – Chilufya

In this audio, Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya says government has not backtracked on compulsory HIV testing. On Sunday, Dr Chilufya made a statement which was contrary to what President Edgar Lungu said on August […]