Archive: 30 August 2017

30 Aug 2017 | Diggers Editor

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30 Aug 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Lusambo weeps at gutted Ndola market, gets comfort from victims

In this audio, Copperbelt Minister Bowman Lusambo breaks down crying after visiting the gutted Kapalala market in his constituency. The Kabushi PF member of parliament explained to the devastated traders that he was not able […]

30 Aug 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Mopani must pay cost reflective tariffs or leave – CSPR

Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Executive Director Patrick Nshindano says he would have already disconnected Mopani Copper Mines from electricity supply if he were the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) for refusing to pay tax. […]

30 Aug 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

National budget planning lacks inclusive participation – CSOs

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have observed that lack of inclusive participation in the planning process of the National Budget has led to slowed development in the country. At a Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) […]

30 Aug 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Kasempa police impound 4 Mukula trucks

Police in Kasempa district of North Western Province have impounded four trucks loaded with Mukuka logs following a joint operation. Meanwhile Chief Munyambala of Mufumbwe district has claimed ownership of the Mukula logs in the […]

30 Aug 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Priscilla Isaac resigns from ECZ

Electoral Commission of Zambia Chief Electoral Officer Priscilla Isaac has resigned with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by ECZ public relations officer Raphael Phiri, Isaac stopped work today and chose not to renew […]

30 Aug 2017 | Diggers Reporter

ConCourt throws out ZANASU’s case against Luo

The Constitutional Court has thrown out a matter in which the Zambia National Students Union sued Nkandu Luo over her intentions to abolish students unions saying it has no jurisdiction to hear the matter. On […]

30 Aug 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Police arrest charcoal trader in connection with Ndola market fire

POLICE in Ndola have arrested a charcoal trader for criminal negligence over the gutting of Kapalala market. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga told News Diggers! that the suspect’s name would be withheld due to heightened […]

30 Aug 2017 | Diggers Correspondent

There was no arson involved in Ndola market fire – Council

THE Ndola City Council says the fire at Kapalala Market could have been a result of negligence on the part of some traders who spend nights there. Ndola mayor Amon Chisenga ruled out arson but […]

30 Aug 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

CEC to resume power supply to Mopani after Lungu’s intervention

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation will today resume normal power supply to Mopani Copper Mines following President Edgar Lungu’s intervention. This is according to a statement issued by Special Assistant to the President for Press and […]