Archive: 14 November 2017

14 Nov 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

$1 million fire tender damaged in accident

One of the 42 controversial fire tenders which government recently procured at US$42 million has been involved in a serious road trafffic accident in Chililabombwe. A witness told News Diggers that the accident happened this […]

14 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Court fines Muteteka in one count, sentences him to one year imprisonment for abuse of office

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has fined former Chisamba MMD member of parliament Moses Muteteka K10, 000 for abusing the authority of his office by giving a hammer mill he obtained from government to his sister […]

14 Nov 2017 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Police explain Zambezi riots

Police in North Western province have arrested 12 people of Changalala village in Zambezi for rioting after officers stopped them from burying their late headman in an undesignated area, earmarked for a market. In a […]

14 Nov 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Zambian CSOs have sticky fingers – Antonio

Antonio Mwanza says it is disgusting that institutions which are supposed to be demanding accountability and transparency from public officers are in the forefront of abusing donor money. In a statement today, Mwanza, who is […]

14 Nov 2017 | Diggers Editor

We thought he was dull, we confirmed when he spoke

The Bible in Proverbs chapter 17 verses 28 teaches us the value of knowing when to speak. It says “Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is […]

14 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Mukata u-turns, opts to testify in his murder case

Chilanga member of Parliament Keith Mukata has u-turned on his decision to remain silent in his murder case. This is in a matter in which he is jointly charged with his lover Charmaine Musonda for […]

14 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Precious’ boyfriend finally appears in court for murder

A 34-year-old man has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on murder and attempted murder charges. Shinka Kaputo of house number 600 Meanwood area alleged to have murdered his lover Precious Mangesana on October 5, […]

14 Nov 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Kambwili explains his association with NDC

If the court says indeed I am expelled, you want me to remain in the bush? Roan PF member of parliament asked yesterday in explaining his association with the National Democratic Congress. And Kambwili says […]

14 Nov 2017 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Don’t force your children to shipikisha in marriage and get killed – NGOCC

NGOCC board chairperson Sara Longwe has warned parents against forcing their children to persevere in abusing marriages and end up getting killed. Zambia has seen a sharp rise in cases of spouses killing each other, […]

14 Nov 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Private hospitals exploiting patients – Mujajati

Health Professions Council of Zambia Registrar Dr Aaron Mujajati says when patients seek private health care, they are prescribed with many medicines and tests which are unnecessary. According to a statement issued by Zamiba’s first […]