Archive: 27 April 2018

27 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

Zanaco moves to lower lending rates for SMEs

ZANACO Plc says it has set up a credit guarantee scheme that will lower interest rates on credit facilities for SMEs from next month. Speaking following the launch of the bank’s refreshed brand, Zanaco Managing […]

27 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

USAID outlines achievements in fight against Malaria in Zambia

USAID Mission Director in Zambia Patrick Diskin says strides made so far in the fight against malaria have lessened the historical toll that the infection has placed on the country’s health systems. Diskin is, however, […]

27 Apr 2018 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Govt releases K200 million for small scale contractors

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says the Treasury has released K200 million to clear debt owed to small scale contractors. And Siliya has encouraged political parties to practice intra-party democracy. Speaking at a media briefing […]

27 Apr 2018 | Zondiwe Mbewe

I know you Zambians have many problems, let me make you laugh tonight – Kansiime

I know that you Zambians have not had an easy year, so please bring all your problems to me tonight so that you can laugh and get a new life on Monday as you go […]

27 Apr 2018 | Diggers Editor

Shame on those celebrating victory from a hacking competition

The outcome of the April 24, local government by-elections where the ruling Patriotic Front scooped the majority of seats has come as a surprise to some people. They are wondering why a suffering population would […]

27 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

PF shielding incompetence by politicking none issues – Musumali

Socialist Party General Secretary Dr Cosmas Musumali says the Patriotic Front has resorted to peddling falsehoods about ethnicity, tribalism and other narrow issues because it does not have an agenda for the country. And Dr […]

27 Apr 2018 | Abraham Kalito

ZRA destroys 696 bricks of cigarettes

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has destroyed 696 bricks of cigarettes which were smuggled into the country. And ZRA has donated donated 133 cases of sugar and 10 cases of cooking worth over K35,000 to […]

27 Apr 2018 | Stuart Lisulo

Inflation soars to 7.4%

The annual rate of inflation has marginally increased to 7.4 per cent, up from 7.1 per cent recorded in March, according to Central Statistical Office data. Announcing Zambia’s annual rate of inflation for the month […]

27 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

Cadres are ruling Zambia – Zukas

Senior citizen and freedom fighter, Simon Zukas, has observed that Zambia is becoming ungovernable because political cadres have usurped so much power and are ruling the country while police are failing to stop them. And […]

27 Apr 2018 | Stuart Lisulo

Govt projects inspired by kickbacks not necessity – Kalaba

Bahati PF member of parliament Harry Kalaba has says the majority of projects that are being carried out by the PF are inspired by politicians thirst for kickbacks and not necessity. And Kalaba warned Zambians […]