• 16 Feb 2018
• Joseph Mwenda

Bowman trades ignorance punches with Kambwili

Copperbelt Minister Bowman Lusambo has hit back at NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili, saying the expelled Roan PF member of parliament is a disgruntled loose cannon masquerading as a consultant, who doesn't understand government structures, appointments and operations. Kambwili who is at political loggerheads with Lusambo has never had kind words for the Copperbelt official since...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Bruce Mulenga and Kelvin Shimoh

EU envoys visit Kenani, Mantapala refugee settlements in Nchelenge

A team from the European Union (EU) met with Congolese refugees and familiarised themselves with the situation at Kenani Transit Centre and Mantapala Refugee Settlement in Zambia’s Nchelenge District, Luapula Province. The team was composed of EU Ambassador to Zambia Alessandro Mariani, Ambassador Filippo Scammacca from Italy, Sylvain Berger, French Ambassador and Mark Richardson, who...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Daniel Chansa

Mealie meal prices go up

Retailers have hiked mealie-meal prices by an average of between K3 and K5. A check at Ndola's main Masala market on the Copperbelt found a 25KG bag of breakfast meal going at K74 from K69, while roller meal was trading at K64 from K59. Retailiers have atributed the increment to the recently announced adjustment in...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Mirriam Chabala

Buying from vendors punishable by law - Malupenga

Ministry of Local Government and Housing Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga says under the newly signed Statutory Instrument, it is punishable by law for any person to buy products from a street vendor. On February 2, 2018, Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale signed SI number 10 of 2018 to amend penalties for 22 offences contained...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Nancy Moono

Energy drinks can impair brain development in children - HIVOS

HIVOS Sustainable Diets Regional Advocacy Manager William Chilufya says consumption of energy drinks by adolescents can impair their growth and brain development. Chilufya also said the intake of these drinks could lead to diabetes and cause obese children to also grow into obese adults as a result of poor lifestyle. According to a statement issues...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Mukosha Funga

If Jesus came to Zambia today, I'd aid him a whip - Maiko

If Jesus came today I would aid him with a whip or a gun, says Maiko Zulu. And NAREP president Elias Chipimo says even PF spin doctors know that President Edgar Lungu’s ‘ubomba mwibala alya mwibala’ statement is unjustifiable. The dual was speaking when they featured on 5FM’s Kambani Radio show which was designed to...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

NGOCC celebrates Mwanakatwe's appointment, implore her to champion pro poor policies

The Non-Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council says the newly appointed Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe should champion policies that will mitigate the high cost of living and consequently reduce poverty levels in Zambia. In a congratulatory statement issued, Thursday, NGOCC excecutive director Engwase Mwale observed that the Ministry of Finance was a challenging one. “NGOCC congratulates honourable...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Diggers Editor

Effects of the Chinese love potion

The United Progressive Party leader Saviour Chishimba has resurfaced with very interesting observations about what is happening in Zambia with regards Chinese investments. We find his description of the economic relationship between the two countries well simplified. Of course, in his usual emotional way, the opposition leader went overboard, scandalising specific Chinese companies in a...

• 16 Feb 2018
• Daniel Chansa

NACE lecturers protest over unpaid salaries

Nkana Academy College of Education lecturers yesterday gathered at the Kitwe City Square protesting nine months in unpaid salaries. The go slow by lectures, which started at the Kalulushi Campus, has entered day three, spreading to all its branches in Kitwe, Luanshya and Ndola. The Workers, comprising of lecturers and other staff, started their protest...