Archive: 1 December 2017

1 Dec 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

We’ve reopened investigations to ascertain if delivered fire trucks really cost $42m – ACC

The Anti-Corruption Commission says it wants to ascertain whether the 42 fire trucks which were delivered indeed cost $42 million. And the ACC says it has opened investigations into the purchase of ambulances at US$288,000 […]

1 Dec 2017 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Lusambo’s wisdom ‘humbles’ radio listeners

God has blessed Zambia with so many natural resources like Copper, gold, gemstones and cement among other precious stones, says Copperbelt ministers Bowman Lusambo And Lusambo has charged that Kambwili’s brain does not coordinate with […]

1 Dec 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

ZRA names Puma in latest fuel smuggling syndicate

The Zambia Revenue Authority has discovered an organized fuel smuggling syndicate through the Chirundu One Stop Boarder Post worth over K2.8 million in unpaid duty and taxes. In a statement today, ZRA corporate affairs manager […]

1 Dec 2017 | Nyambe Lubasi

FAZ adds frenzy to league climax

The 2017 FAZ Super Division trophy will be delivered by air mail to the champions just after the final whistle this Saturday. Leaders Zesco United including defending champions Zanaco and 3rd placed Green Buffaloes are […]

1 Dec 2017 | Nyambe Lubasi

Shonga battling competition at Pirates

Chipolopolo striker Justin Shonga has been told to fight harder for his place at Orlando Pirates by club coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic. Shonga has played just two league games for Pirates since joining the South […]

1 Dec 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

We halted negotiations with Zambia in August – IMF

The International Monetary Fund says discussions with Zambia were put on hold in August after government unveiled large borrowing plans which threatened sustainability. This is contrary to what Minister of Finance Felix Mutati has been […]

1 Dec 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Refugee aid dries up as more flee DRC for Zambia

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says Zambia has only received US$13.6 million, which is only a quarter of the aid which the agency requires to support the huge volumes of refugees entering […]

1 Dec 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Nevers gets acquittal, put on defence in other charges

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted MMD faction leader Nevers Mumba on a charge of willful failure to comply with applicable procedures relating to management of public funds which were donated by a Canadian firm, […]

1 Dec 2017 | Nyambe Lubasi

Moses Sichone is new FAZ technical director

Moses Sichone has made a surprise return home to work for the Football Association of Zambia. The German-based ex-midfielder who had a difficult relationship with FAZ during his playing career and also shunned Chipolopolo call-ups […]

1 Dec 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Presidential term too short, 10 years better – Lungu

In this audio, President Edgar Lungu says a Presidential tenure must be increased to 10 years so that a Head of State does not worry about re-election immediately after assuming office. And President Lungu says […]