Archive: 9 July 2018

9 Jul 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

KBF testifies; I have pushed Presidents in State House, I know what happens

Renowned PF election strategist Kelvin Bwalya Fube (KBF) has asked Zambians to believe him when he says the time is ripe for the country to change its leadership because he knows the behind the scenes […]

9 Jul 2018 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Court acquits Mutinta M’membe

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted Oracle Media proprietor Mutinta M’membe on one count of obstructing police officers, who went to her residence to execute a search warrant, in February last year. And Mutinta has […]

9 Jul 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

Eden University awards “Chitotela scholarships” to Pambashe students

Eden University has awarded 21 scholarships to best performing students from Mushota village in Pambashe Constituency of Luapula Province in various programmes including education and health sciences. University executive director Kelvin Kaunda explained to News […]

9 Jul 2018 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

All “ECL 2021” number plates are illegal – RTSA

RTSA Head of Public Relations Frederick Mubanga says all vehicles bearing the number plates “ECL 2021” are illegal because they are not registered with the Agency. In an interview with News Diggers! Mubanga explained that […]

9 Jul 2018 | Abraham Kalito

Lungu can run from Zambians, but won’t escape judgement – Nevers

MMD president Nevers Mumba says an earthly judgement day is coming and that President Edgar Lungu and all corrupt PF members should prepare to be held accountable for their corrupt activities and mismanagement of resources […]

9 Jul 2018 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

UPND questions Lungu’s trip to Turkey under austerity measures

UPND deputy spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says it is shocking that President Edgar Lungu has chosen to travel to Turkey and attend the inauguration of that country’s President after his government announced stringent austerity measures. Speaking […]

9 Jul 2018 | Abraham Kalito

Debt servicing at more than 38% will slow down economic growth – Chibamba

Economist Chibamba Kanyama says continuous debt servicing at more that 38 per cent of the budget coupled with constant borrowing could further slowdown the growth of Zambia’s economy which was recorded at 2.6 percent in […]

9 Jul 2018 | Zondiwe Mbewe

I am not afraid of being replaced as UPND president – HH

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says says he is not afraid of being replaced as UPND leader when the party goes for a convention. And Hichilema says he doesn’t see how any serious government could have […]

9 Jul 2018 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Don’t vote for violent PF, Kakoma implores Lusaka residents

UPND spokesperson Charles Kakoma says Lusaka residents must not reward PF violence with votes in the upcoming mayoral elections. And Kakoma has insisted that it is the right of every citizen to defend themselves when […]

9 Jul 2018 | Stuart Lisulo

Zesco still owes Mozambique $53m for power import – Nkhuwa

Zesco’s still owes “Electricidade de Moçambique” (EDM) a debt of US$53 million for its export of electricity to Zambia during the power supply crisis, says Energy Minister Mathew Nkhuwa. And Nkhuwa has insisted that power […]