Archive: 11 September 2017

11 Sep 2017 | Diggers Editor

News Diggers E-Paper Edition 33: 11-09-2017

11 Sep 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Wedson defends misfiring striker

Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda has defended striker Alex Ng’onga who missed several close range opportunities of scoring in the game against Algeria. The Power Dynamos striker played as a second half substitute in the game, […]

11 Sep 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

No miner should lose their jobs when copper prices are high – HH

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema says subcontracting in the mining sector must be done carefully so as to safeguard miners’ jobs. In a statement today, Hichilema said no miner is expected to lose their job when […]

11 Sep 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Tourism Minister in China for UNWTO

Minister of Tourism Charles Banda has arrived in China for the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly taking place from September 11 to 16, 2017. In a statement today, Zambia’s Ambassador to […]

11 Sep 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Benos’ trial fails to take off for “shameful reasons”

Trial has delayed in a matter in which Tshabu Benos is accused of murdering Lusaka businessman Reeves Malambo. When the matter came up before Lusaka High Court judge Gertrude Chawatama today, lawyers representing the accused […]

11 Sep 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Yaluma orders KCM to reverse transfer of employees

Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma has directed Konkola Copper Mine to reverse the transfer of 4,000 employees before conclusion of discussions between government, Mines, and the Mine Workers Union with immediate. And Yaluma has asked mines […]

11 Sep 2017 | Diggers Correspondent

Police pledge to ensure electoral code of conduct in by-elections

Kabwe district police commanding officer Lemekani Chirwa has assured electoral stakeholders that he is not a coward who will apply the law selectively during by elections. Chirwa said this after the stakeholders challenged police to […]

11 Sep 2017 | Diggers Correspondent

UNZA appreciates the role private colleges play in the education sector – Mwase

University of Zambia Deputy Vice Chancellor Enala Mwase says the university recognises the role private colleges and universities such as Paglory University play in providing quality training to teachers. Professor Mwase said this during Paglory […]

11 Sep 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

We will bring development even if you didn’t vote for us, Inonge assures Itezhi tezhi residents

Vice-President Inonge Wina says government will strive to take development to the people of Itezhi-tezhi district of Central Province despite getting low votes from the area in 2016. Vice-President Wina said this during her two […]

11 Sep 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Lusaka woman in court for burning step daughter

A 36-year-old Lusaka woman has been dragged to court for burning her nine-year-old step daughter on her left buttock for urinating on the bed. Elizabeth Phiri of Lusaka’s Bauleni compound is scheduled to take plea […]