Archive: 1 February 2019

1 Feb 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Siblings sue Trymore Mwenda for fraud

Two siblings have dragged Southern Province PF publicity secretary Trymore Mwenda to court for allegedly selling his newly-built house to someone else despite collecting a down payment of over K300,000 from them. Dickson Kapuka, who […]

1 Feb 2019 | Tenson Mkhala

HH condemns violence in Lundazi, Sesheke

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has condemned violence in Lundazi and Sisheke districts, advising police to be impartial in executing their duties. And Hichilema has pledged to drill a borehole in Nchidwale ward in Katete District, […]

1 Feb 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

UNICEF, Shiwang’andu Council allocate K264,500 for borehole rehabilitation

The Shiwang’andu Town Council, in partnership with UNICEF, has allocated K264,500 for rehabilitation, repair and upgrading of 50 water boreholes in the constituency. According to a statement issued by council public relations officer Mutemwa Sakala, […]

1 Feb 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Kasolo fired as ZCCM-IH boss over mine tax remarks

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has announced that ZCCM-IH chief executive officer Dr Pious Kasolo has been fired. Musukwa says Dr Kasolo will be replaced the ZCCM-IH chief investment officer Mabuto Chipata. Meanwhile, Special Assisatnt to […]

1 Feb 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Tantameni convicted me over the same drugs she is accused of stealing, woman tells court

A 42-year-old businesswoman has identified Lusaka-based Magistrate Maggie Tantameni as the person who sentenced her to two years’ imprisonment for trafficking in the ephedrine that the latter is accused of stealing. Beatrice Saili, who resides […]

1 Feb 2019 | Diggers Correspondent

Trade Kings donates first urology equipment to UTH

TRADE KINGS GROUP MAKES HISTORY FOR THE HEALTH SECTOR: THE TRADE KINGS FOUNDATION DONATES THE FIRST UROLOGY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF KIDNEY STONES IN ZAMBIA TO UTH. Trade Kings Group, Zambia’s leading FMCG […]

1 Feb 2019 | Stuart Lisulo

Inflation remains at 7.9%

The annual rate of inflation has remained at 7.9 per cent for January, 2019, with food and non-alcoholic beverages accounting for 4.3 per cent, according to Central Statistical Office (CSO) data. Announcing Zambia’s annual rate […]

1 Feb 2019 | Diggers Reporter

DEC nabs 3 more Ministry of General Education officials for theft

The Drug Enforcement Commission in Lusaka has arrested three more suspects in the Ministry of General Education for money laundering activities involving an additional K3 million. This is according to a statement issued by DEC […]

1 Feb 2019 | Diggers Editor

Reporting corruption is a big risk in Zambia

The Anti-Corruption Commission of Zambia says there has been a drop in the number of people reporting corruption cases to the institution. Acting ACC Director-General Rosemary Khuzwayo told a gathering at the launch of the […]

1 Feb 2019 | Zindikilani Banda in Sinda

Corruption is the staple food for PF – East UPND

Sinda District UPND chairperson James Banda says corruption is in the Patriotic Front’s blood because they live on the vice and use it to advance their political agenda. In an interview, Banda accused the PF […]