Archive: 7 December 2017

7 Dec 2017 | Zondiwe Mbewe

D/Speaker stops Kambwili from branding Lungu corrupt

First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Namugala today curtailed Roan PF MP Chishimba Kambwili’s debate after he said President Edgar Lungu is not fighting corruption because he is also corrupt. And Namugala also […]

7 Dec 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Copperbelt PF chairman insists ruling party is intact

PF Copperbelt Provincial chairman Stephen Kainga has refuted allegations that there is division in PF on the Copperbelt following calls from the youth to dismiss party Secretary General Davies Mwila among other related internal wrangles. […]

7 Dec 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Zambian Breweries explains why it donated breathalysers to RTSA

Zambian Breweries says going into the festive season, the company is determined to ensure that those who drink alcohol drink responsibly. There has been social media frenzy after Zambian Breweries donated six breathalysers to the […]

7 Dec 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Constitution is ambiguous, needs refining – Lubinda

In this video, Justice Minister Given Lubinda says it has become very clear to everybody that the 2016 amended Constitution was done hurriedly and has a lot of lacunas. He however says the PF government […]

7 Dec 2017 | Nyambe Lubasi

Numba stays positive after Zambia U20 loss

Zambia Under-20 coach Mumamba Numba is defiant despite the defending champions and hosts’ losing 2-0 to Uganda in their opening Group A match of the 2017 COSAFA U20 Cup. Zambia were humbled on Wednesday night […]

7 Dec 2017 | Mulenga Musonda

Choma man gets ‘6 months’ for stealing Lifebouy Soap

The Choma Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to 6 months imprisonment with hard labor for stealing one tablet of Lifebouy bathing soap valued at K15.20 from Spar Supermarket. Facts of the matter are […]

7 Dec 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Don’t cry over ‘failed’ IMF deal, it was also debt – Lubinda

Zambian Economist Dr Lubinda Habaazoka says failing to clinch an IMF bailout package is not something to cry about because it is also debt. In an interview, Dr Habaazoka said the only solution to Zambia’s […]

7 Dec 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Police launch manhunt for Kabwe man who killed lover

Police in Central Province have launched a man hunt for a man of Kabwe’s Makululu Compound for allegedly murdering his lover before dumping her body at Mine Clinic. And police have arrested a 20-year-old man […]

7 Dec 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Police nab 6 for selling HIV, Malaria test kits donated by USAID

Police in Lusaka have arrested six people, among them two pharmacy owners for selling HIV and Malaria test kits donated to be distributed for free by USAID. In a statement issued by U.S Embassy Public […]

7 Dec 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Mines PS shines at PAC

After weeks of dealing with lying controlling officers, the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee finally saluted accountability levels at the Ministry of Mines. And ministry permanent secretary Paul Chanda appealed to PAC to help him engage […]