Archive: 20 August 2019

20 Aug 2019 | Natasha Sakala

Kambwili preempts govt plans to deregister NDC

NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili has accused his former secretary general Mwenya Musenge of conniving with Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo and President Edgar Lungu to deregister his party on the basis that it does […]

20 Aug 2019 | Julia Malunga

Hivos, 4 other CSOs to launch crop diversification study report on Zambia

Hivos Regional Advocacy Manager for Sustainable Food in Southern Africa William Chilufya says his organization, in partnership with other CSOs, will on August 21 launch a study which seeks to contribute to the development of […]

20 Aug 2019 | Julia Malunga

Corruption is being exaggerated – Siliya

Chief Government spokesperson Dora Siliya says there is a deliberate campaign by some people to create public distrust in investigative institutions and the ongoing crusade against corruption adding that the problem of corruption is being […]

20 Aug 2019 | Memory Chipili Kalumbila

Child malaria rate increases in Kalumbila

The malaria rate among children has increased in Kalumbila District, according to results from a survey undertaken by Kalumbila Minerals Limited’s (KML) health and wellness department. KML health and wellness promotions officer Marjorie Fwoloshi said […]

20 Aug 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

State witness in Chimese’s case in court for perjury

Zambia Aiforce (ZAF) officer Dexter Maseka, who was a State witness in the matter where former ZAF Commander Lieutenant General Eric Chimese is accused of concealing property, among other charges, has been dragged to court […]

20 Aug 2019 | Memory Chipili in Solwezi

Don’t mine gold illegally, Musukwa cautions Mwinilunga residents

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has warned Mwinilunga residents against attempting to mine gold in the district illegally because it is potentially hazardous and could lead to loss of life. Speaking ahead of the just-opened 2019 […]

20 Aug 2019 | Ulande Nkomesha

Levy was relentless in fight against corruption – Mutati

MMD faction president Felix Mutati says late Republican president Levy Patrick Mwanawasa will be remembered for the relentless fight against corruption and upholding of the rule of law. Speaking during late president Mwanawasa’s memorial held […]

20 Aug 2019 | Julia Malunga

Lungu must urgently declare hunger crisis, insists HH

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says the need for President Edgar Lungu to declare hunger as a national disaster is now a matter of urgency. In a statement, Sunday, Hichilema said failure to seek international support […]

20 Aug 2019 | Diggers Editor

We’re a hungry nation because we insist that maize is our staple food

Whether or not the President decides to declare hunger a national disaster, the fact remains that there is acute hunger in this country and government needs to find long-term solutions to this problem. In one […]