• 30 Mar 2018
• Mirriam Chabala

Looming impeachment creating uncertainties in the economy - Habasonda

University of Zambia (UNZA) political science lecturer Lee Habasonda says the looming impeachment process against President Edgar Lungu will create an uncertain political-economic environment, leading to loss of business and reduced investment opportunities. And Habasonda says the failure by PF and UPND to fully commit to the internationally facilitated dialogue process is jeopardising good will...

• 30 Mar 2018
• Nancy Moonga

Negligence, closure of Fairview Hospital shocks Pharmaceutical Society

The Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ) says the happenings at Fairview Hospital are saddening as they expected the institution to maintain highest standards in its service delivery. According to a statement issued by PSZ president David Banda yesterday, the use of unregistered practitioners was a serious offence which could not be condoned. “We are saddened...

• 30 Mar 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

State finally releases Kambwili on bail

The state has finally released NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili on bail since he was arrested and denied police bond earlier this week. Kambwili is facing 39 criminal charges, 37 of which involve being in possession of money believed to be proceeds of crime. On Wednesday when the court granted him bail, the Anti Corruption Commission...

• 30 Mar 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

It's normal for people not to be paid for months - Kabanshi

Community Development Minister Emerine Kabanshi says its normal for people on social cash transfer not to be paid for months because it is not always that government has money. Speaking to journalists in an interview after she officiated at the Lusaka Social Protection Colloquium at Cresta Golf View on Wednesday, Kabanshi also said over 700,...

• 30 Mar 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

Mundubile says there is nothing wrong in him being appointed KBF's boss

PF Legal Committee Chairperson Brian Mundubile says there is nothing wrong with him being appointed boss to a senior lawyer like Kelvin Bwalya Fube. In an interview with News Diggers! Mundubile who is also Northern Province Minister said even Attorney General Likando Kalaluka who is the head of the Bar was admitted less than 15...

• 30 Mar 2018
• Mirriam Chabala

Bring impeachment we decide - Mulobezi independent MP

Mulobezi independent member of parliament Alfred Mandumbwa has asked Patriotic Front members to stop blackmailing the UPND into withdrawing the impeachment motion against President Edgar Lungu on grounds that it would fail. And Mandumbwa says he will also vote along with the opposition United Party for National Development in the motion to impeach President Lungu...

• 30 Mar 2018
• Nancy Moonga

Educated fools trying to grow economy by overtaxing the poor - Chifire

Southern Africa Network against Corruption (SANAC) Executive Director Gregory Chifire says a number of ministers have become billionaires in the shortest period of time by stealing from the poor Zambians. And Chifire has observed that Zambia has a lot of educated fools in leadership who think they can develop the nation by overtaxing the poor....