4 Sep 2019 – Zambia: News Diggers!

Unbundling Zesco won’t end load-shedding, says Sinkamba
By Mirriam Chabala on 4 Sep 2019
Green Party president Peter Sinkamba has unbundling Zesco’s functions is not a solution to the ongoing countrywide electricity load-shedding, but in investing into smart environmental....
Church mother bodies reject Parley invite to submit on Bill 10
By Natasha Sakala on 4 Sep 2019
The Council of Churches in Zambia has rejected an invitation to make submissions to the select committee of the National Assembly citing unfairness among other....
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Xenophobia will isolate you from the world, Lungu warns South Africans
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Sep 2019
President Edgar Lungu has condemned the conduct of University of Zambia (UNZA) students during their “peaceful protest” against xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing their....
Chipimo’s decision to quit politics saddens UPND
By Julia Malunga on 4 Sep 2019
UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka says the party is saddened by Elias Chipimo’s decision to quit politics. And People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford....
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Financial analyst proposes power tariff hike
By Natasha Sakala on 4 Sep 2019
A financial analyst has proposed an increase in electricity tariffs to cushion the current deficit that has seen power cuts of up to eight hours....
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Our internal Bill 10 proceedings can’t be halted, National Assembly tells ConCourt
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 4 Sep 2019
The National Assembly of Zambia has submitted to the Constitutional Court that it cannot be restrained from considering the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill No 10 as....
Increased load shedding threatening Zambia’s fiscal outlook – CUTS
By Mirriam Chabala on 4 Sep 2019
Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) centre coordinator Chenai Mukumba says the reduction in electricity supply could worsen Zambia’s fiscal outlook. Zesco recently announced an....
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Protest against expensive mealie meal, xenophobia, not insults, CK tells PF
By Ulande Nkomesha on 4 Sep 2019
National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili has warned PF Secretary General Davies Mwila and his deputy Mumbi Phiri that he will institute contempt proceedings....
4 drown in Luapula River after overloaded canoe capsizes
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Sep 2019
Four people have drowned in the Luapula River after a canoe they were on capsized due to overloading. And in a related development, a two-year-old....
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Difikoti, 2 others organise anti-xenophobia protest at SA Embassy
By Mirriam Chabala on 4 Sep 2019
Zambian comedian Thomas Sipalo and two others have written Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja notifying him of their intention to hold a peaceful march....
2 ex-Health officials get 7 years for theft
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Sep 2019
The Mpika Magistrates’ Court has sentenced two former Ministry of Health officials to seven years imprisonment each with hard labour for corrupt practices involving theft....
Chipenzi rejects Parley’s invitation to make submissions on Bill 10
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Sep 2019
GEARS Initiative executive director McDonald Chipenzi has joined other stakeholders who have turned down an invitation by the National Assembly of Zambia to make a....
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NDC youths vow to protect CK against PF attacks
By Julia Malunga on 4 Sep 2019
National Democratic Congress (NDC) national youth chairman Charles Kabwita has asked the Human Rights Commission to take interest in the threats against party leader Chishimba....
Magistrate convicts man for sodomising own son
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 4 Sep 2019
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted a 38-year-old man of Zesco township and committed him to the High Court for sentencing, for having carnal knowledge....
Court puts headteacher on defense for defilement
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 4 Sep 2019
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found a 62-year-old retired teacher of Chitukuko Primary School, with a case to answer in a matter where he is....
Nudge Academy opens nominations for 2019 Mary Chirwa award
By Mirriam Chabala on 4 Sep 2019
Nudge Academy, through the Global Impact Challenge, called for nominations to the first ever Mary Chirwa Courageous Leadership Awards slated for October 22, 2019 at....
Mwila directs PF youths to deliver Kambwili petition to his house this Friday
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Sep 2019
PF Secretary General Davies Mwila says his party structures from all the seven constituencies of Lusaka will this Friday deliver a petition to NDC leader....
Chiyangi urges Chipolopolo to beat SA
By Abraham Kalito on 4 Sep 2019
Chipolopolo interim coach Aggrey Chiyangi has challenged the squad to unleash their best performance when they play against South Africa in an international friendly on....

Chipolopolo are underdogs, says Congo Brazzaville’s Ombandza

By Abraham Kalito on 4 Sep 2019

Congo Brazzaville U23 skipper Ombandza Zoe says his team is not scared of the Chipolopolo boys because they are and have been underdogs from immemorial.....

Farewell, Ambassador Fergus, Zambia will surely miss your voice

By Diggers Editor on 4 Sep 2019

On August 27, 2019 British High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Fergus Cochrane-Dyet held his last press conference and bid his Zambian friends farewell , as....