Archive: 11 February 2019

11 Feb 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

Chitotela defence confirms Lungu is running a corruption syndicate, charges Changala

Governance activist Brebner Changala says President Edgar Lungu cannot fire arrested Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela from his position because he is also a beneficiary of the corruption that the minister has been charged accused […]

11 Feb 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

ACC conniving with UPND to scandalise Lungu’s influential ministers – Kamba

Aspiring PF Lusaka Province chairman Kennedy Kamba says investigative wings are being used by the opposition UPND to align cabinet ministers to corruption so that when they get fired, President Edgar Lungu can remain alone. […]

11 Feb 2019 | Diggers Correspondent

Mwanakatwe’s regular data disclosure strengthening kwacha, notes Chibamba

The kwacha is starting to appreciate partly owing to Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe’s regular disclosure of market sensitive information in a timely manner, says economist Chibamba Kanyama. By the end of the first week of […]

11 Feb 2019 | Milimo Namangala

Grain traders project 2.6 million tonnes maize production

The Grain Traders’ Association of Zambia (GTAZ) says Zambia is expected to record at least 2.6 million metric tonnes of maize this year despite the erratic rainfall experienced in some parts of the country. And […]

11 Feb 2019 | Zindikilani Banda in Sinda

Many people test HIV positive in Sinda, but refuse ART, reveals community counsellor

A community health counsellor Kennedy Mwanza has complained that the fight against HIV/AIDS is being undermined by people who are living with the virus but refuse to take Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in Sinda District. Speaking […]

11 Feb 2019 | Sishuwa Sishuwa

The real reasons why Lungu won’t fire Chitotela

Last week, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) arrested Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Ronald Kaoma Chitotela on suspicion of corruption. Chitotela, 46, was subsequently charged with two counts of concealing property suspected of being proceeds […]

11 Feb 2019 | Geofrey Zulu

PIA cautions public against dealing with unlicensed insurers

The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has cautioned members of the public to only deal with licensed insurance players to safeguard and protect their interests. In a statement, communications manager Doreen Silungwe stated that the […]

11 Feb 2019 | Thomas Mulenga

Chongwe Council warns gangs attempting to take over local bus station

The Chongwe District Council has warned individuals and groups of people who are intending to take over the running of the newly-constructed Chongwe bus station. In a statement, Chongwe District Council assistant public relations manager […]

11 Feb 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Pick n Pay Kabulonga Mall is selling rotten food – Sampa

Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa has accused Pick n Pay franchise chain store at Lusaka’s Kabulonga Central Mall of stocking rotten food, adding that he will not hesitate to name and shame them. And Sampa says […]

11 Feb 2019 | Thomas Mulenga

Kampyongo has no right to order HH’s arrest – UPND

UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka says Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has no right to order police to arrest their leader, Hakainde Hichilema for simply campaigning. In a statement, Sunday, Katuka reminded Kampyongo that during […]