Archive: 8 March 2018

8 Mar 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

PF accelerates coercion of UPND councillors to defect

The Patriotic Front has shifted to high gear with its exercise of recruiting opposition UPND councillors around the country. The UPND, which is the biggest opposition political party has complained that the ruling party is […]

8 Mar 2018 | Action Aid

Reflections on the 2018 International Women’s Day

The International women’s week which culminates into International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March is celebrated globally to remember the contribution of women to development worldwide. This day allows us all to acknowledge women’s social, […]

8 Mar 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

Mother under arrest for axing, burning step-daughter

An 11 year-old girl of Chipata’s Jesati compound in Eastern Province is nursing serious wounds after her step-mother axed and burnt her with a brazier, police have said. Narrating the ordeal to News Diggers! in […]

8 Mar 2018 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Wynter, HH face off, as crap remark sparks anger between opposition heavyweights

Former Minister of Justice and opposition Rainbow party president Wynter Kabimba says UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema is full of emotions and will make a worse leader than President Edgar Lungu. On Saturday, Hichilema reacted angrily […]

8 Mar 2018 | William Chilufya

Time is now; Press for women’s progress

2018 is here, another year to celebrate the contribution of women in every corner of Zambia and the entire world. It is a time to reflect on hustles and hurdles that women encounter to make […]