Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has expressed disappointment at the Anti Corruption Commission's announcement that there was not irregularities in the government procurement of 42 fire tenders at $42 million. In a statement today, TIZ executive director Wesley Chibamba noted with disappointment the narrow focus with which ACC was looking at the matter being an oversight...

Several ministers on Thursday overwhelmed Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini when they took the opportunity to debate President Edgar Lungu’s speech as a chance to take jabs at Chishimba Kambwili for branding them thieves. Copperbelt Minister Bowman Lusambo was first to take on Kambwili on the floor of the house, saying the...

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Police have released Alliance for Community Action executive director Laura Miti, opposition PeP leader Sean Tembo, singer Pilato, and other fire tender protesters on K2,000 police bond each. This was after police charged the six with the offence of "disobeying lawful orders" contrary to clause 127 Cap 87 of the laws of Zambia. The protesters...

Zambia Under-20 midfielder Edward Chilufya is finally set for his senior debut after missing last month’s dates against Algeria due to administrative reasons following his move to Swedish club Djurgårdens. And Under-20 striker Fashion Sakala is back from suspension to face Nigeria after picking a red card against Algeria earlier this month. Chipolopolo coach Wedson...

I do not see anything wrong with going to celebrate Botswana's independence, says President Edgar Lungu. And President Lungu has challenged his critics to contest the 2021 general elections. Speaking to journalists before departure for Botswana at KKIA today, the Head of State said he did not see anything wrong with going to celebrate that...

Finance minister Felix Mutati today unveiled a K71.6 billion budget in which he has proposed an upward adjustment of TV levy from K3 to K5 per month and a waiver on stockfeed duty. And Mutati has announced an end to the five-year tax holiday granted to companies under the Zambia Development Agency, in a move...

Police spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo says Alliance for Community Action Laura Miti and five other fire tender protesters are in detention and will be charged soon. In a statement today, Katongo confirmed that six people had been arrested at Parliament. "Six persons were today arrested at Parliament by Police. Those arrested are: Laura Miti aged...

Police in Lusaka have arrested Alliance for Community Action executive director Laura Miti, PeP president Sean Tembo, singer Chama Fumba (Pilato) and several other protesters who marched to Parliament to demonstrate against the purchase of 42 fire tenders at a cost of US$42 million. The protesters gathered at Puma Filling Station at Arcades around 12:30...

The Anti Corruption Commission says investigations into the purchase of 42 fire tenders for $42 million revealed no irregularities. In a statement today, acting ACC spokesperson Pastor Dorothy Mwanza however invited those with evidence of corruption to come forward. "The Commission has noted the concerns of the public in the media regarding the procurement of...

Police have summoned Alliance for Community Action executive director Laura Miti to Force Headquarters. Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo called Miti this morning requesting her to be there before 12:00 hours today, which is the time protests against the fire tenders are scheduled to begin. Miti confirmed this to News Diggers! in an interview. "Yes,...

FAZ president Andrew Kamanga’s abuse of authority case has been withdrawn on technicalities. In this matter, it was alleged that Kamanga between January 1, 2016 and December 2016 did pay or directed to be paid from funds belonging to FAZ and in abuse of office of the president of FAZ the sum of K24,552.00 to...

Tanzanian High Commissioner to Zambia has sued a Zambian company for defaulting on remitting rentals from their property. High Commissioner Grace Mujuma of 5200 United Nations Avenue is demanding for payment of U$12,600.00 being the outstanding rentals and service charges. High Commissioner Mujuma sued Macdonald Liveline Technology Zambia Limited and Donald George Mwakamela for abrogating...

Ndola Town Clerk Wisdom Bwalya says all the bank accounts for Ndola City Council are in negatives. And Bwalya says the council has K600 million debt. Addressing protesting council workers who have not been paid their three months salary arrears, Bwalya revealed that the council was bankrupt. "The financial position has been a contributing factor...

The outcome of salary negotiations between the government and trade unions has broken the hearts of many civil servants who had so much faith in their representatives. The PF government has raped the poor government employees because union leaders failed to show their determination and aggression in demanding cost reflective salaries at the negotiation table....

Chipolopolo will hold a three-day training camp in Ghana before heading to Nigeria for next weekend’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Group B qualifier against the Super Eagles. Zambia will camp in West Africa after their earlier plans to set up camp in Spain en route to Nigeria fell trough due to operational reasons. The Football...

The United States’ President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has granted over $260,000 to 25 community based organizations for HIV prevention among other interventions. In a statement issued by US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Janet Deutsch today, the projects would also include support for orphans and vulnerable children. “On September 19, 2017, the U.S....

Police last night combined forces with the Drug Enforcement Comission, Immigration and other security wings to raid Chibolya compound in a continued crack down on illicit drugs in Lusaka. The joint operation started around 23:00 hours and is still ongoing this morning as the township remains cordoned. According to sources, officers are currently screening suspects....

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says police must allow the Joint Action for Accountability in Zambia to protests against the purchase of fire tenders tomorrow. But Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo has warned that there will be consequences for anyone who protests without a permit. Meanwhile, the Patriotic Front has notified police of their intentions to...

President Edgar Lungu has made various appointments at State House, Cabinet Office and Foreign Service. According to a statement issued by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda, among those appointed is Anthony Mukwita, who has been promoted as Zambia's Ambassador to Germany. The 'Against all Odds' writer was until...

In this audio, Roan PF member of parliament Chishimba Kambwili says President Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu has amassed so much wealth that he even owns a clothing label in Dubai. Speaking to journalists at his House before proceeding to Parliament today, Kambwili also insisted that home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo got three cars...

Vice-President Inonge Wina says she is disturbed by the continued child sexual abuse cases reported countrywide. Commenting on a case where a 59-year-old man of Zimba township was arrested for allegedly defiling his two grand daughters aged nine and seven years, Vice-President Wina stated that the cruel sexual cases affected humanity especially women and children...

Central Statistical Office Director of Census and Statistics John Kalumbi says youth unemployment in the first quarter of 2017 stood at 16.3 per cent. And Kalumbi says the annual inflation rate for September 2017 has increased to 6.6 per cent from 6.3 percent recorded last month. During the CSO monthly briefing today, Kalumbi said youth...