Archive: 31 August 2017

31 Aug 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

We wonder if HH’s forgiveness is genuine – Kampamba

In this audio, Chief Government Spokesperson Mulenga Kampamba says “we really wonder if the so called forgiveness is there”, in reaction to Hakainde Hichilema’s press briefing in South Africa. And Kampamba says government is waiting […]

31 Aug 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

We can’t interfere in Zambia’s politics, it does not affect our bilateral relations – Zuma

South African President Jacob Zuma says his country cannot interfere in Zambia’s politics because they do not affect bilateral relations. He was responding to a question from Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane who wanted to […]

31 Aug 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Murder accused wife gets acquittal

A Lusaka woman who allegedly killed her husband after running over him with her vehicle has been acquitted of murder charges by the Lusaka High Court. This is in a matter in which Jacqueline Mwiindwa […]

31 Aug 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

HH’s statements in S/Africa full of lies – Mwamba

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba says it is unfortunate that UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema travelled abroad to tell lies about his own country. This morning, Opposition HH addressed over 100 Democratic Alliance […]

31 Aug 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Zambia finalising report for presentation to IMF board

The ministry of Finance says Zambia has made substantial progress towards reaching an agreement with the IMF on an economic programme. In a statement issued today, Minister of Finance Felix Mutati said the Zambian government […]

31 Aug 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

66 Peace Corps sworn in to help improve education standards in Africa

Sixty six Peace Corps have today been sworn in to render voluntary education and health services in different rural parts of Zambia. The Peace Corps, who underwent an eleven-week pre-service training in Rural Education Development […]

31 Aug 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

When C/belt coughs the whole Zambia gets ill – Lungu

The people of Copperbelt Province are so important that when they cough, the rest of Zambia gets a serious illness, says President Edgar Lungu. Addressing miners at Mufulira Civic Centre today, the Head of State […]

31 Aug 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Rainbow suspends Luanshya chair for misappropriation of campaign funds

Luanshya Rainbow Party district Chairman Christopher Chilangwa has been suspended from his position for allegedly misappropriating party funds meant for campaigns in the ongoing ward elections. In a statement today, Copperbelt Rainbow Party Spokesperson Dennis […]

31 Aug 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Zesco reminds consumers of 25% tariff increase

Zesco has reminded consumers that it will effect the remaining 25 per cent increment on electricity tariffs tomorrow, September 1, 2017. In an interview today, Zesco Spokesperson, Henry Kapata said the remaining 25 per cent […]

31 Aug 2017 | Diggers Reporter

HH addresses S/Africa opposition MPs

Opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema this morning addressed over 100 Democratic Alliance (DA) members of parliament in South Africa. According to a statement released by the UPND media team, Hichilema who told the law makers […]