Archive: 3 October 2019

3 Oct 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Lubinda nods whistleblowers protection campaign

Justice Minister Given Lubinda says journalists will play a critical role in the fight against corruption if they create a collaborative mechanism with government investigative wings, where some of the information gathered can be used […]

3 Oct 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

DEC’s decision to withdraw summons against Findlay puzzling – TIZ

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) president Rueben Lifuka says the Drug Enforcement Commission’s decision to withdraw its summons against Valden Findlay amidst drug trafficking allegations against the businessman raises more speculations. On Tuesday, News Diggers! revealed […]

3 Oct 2019 | Abraham Kalito

Mwepu, Daka shine at Anfield

Chipolopolo players Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu on Wednesday put up a stellar performance of their careers thus far when their Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg played to a 4-3 loss against champions Liverpool at […]

3 Oct 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Shibuyunji farmers in court for burning 5 girls to death

Five farmers accused of burning five girls of the same family to death in Shibuyunji district, yesterday appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for explanation of the charges of murder and arson. The five girls […]

3 Oct 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

2 drag Kingsland to court demanding K230,000 refund

Two intended purchasers of properties have dragged Kingsland City Investment Limited and its property consultant to the Lusaka High Court, claiming a refund of over K200,000 after failed contracts to purchase land. Wendy Sinkala and […]

3 Oct 2019 | Ulande Nkomesha

Electricity crisis can lead to Lungu’s downfall – Dr Kayula

KRI Zambia, a private sector institution that promotes research innovation methods for farmers and SME has called on President Edgar Lungu to halt the intended importation of power by Zesco from South African. Chief executive […]

3 Oct 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Minibus drivers take ‘territory feud’ to court

Two mini-bus drivers operating from Lumumba bus station have sought an injunction in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, against five of their colleagues, so that they are barred from restraining them from working from the station. […]

3 Oct 2019 | Ulande Nkomesha

Chamber of Commerce bemoans fuel price hike, load shedding, Kwacha depreciation

Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCL) says the business community is concerned with the numerous challenges being experienced in the national economy. In response to a press query, the chamber bemoaned the recent increase […]

3 Oct 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

PF suspends Kabwata chair over Lubinda attack

The Patriotic Front (PF) in Kabwata Constituency has suspended its constituency youth chairman Chisha Mutale for allegedly being involved in the attack on area member of parliament Given Lubinda in July this year. In a […]

3 Oct 2019 | Ulande Nkomesha

Increased budget towards defence forces worries ZCTU

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions has questioned government decision to increase the budget allocation towards defence, security and public order whilst reducing funding to health and education. Speaking at a briefing, Wednesday, ZCTU secretary […]