November 2019 – Zambia: News Diggers!

5

No one wants me alive because I managed 2015 elections to make Lungu win – Kaizer
By Julia Malunga on 29 Nov 2019
State House Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs Kaizer Zulu says he moves with a gun to protect himself because no one wants....
CEC seeks decisive conclusion on Bulk Supply Agreement with Zesco
By Natasha Sakala in Kitwe on 29 Nov 2019
Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Plc chief executive officer Owen Silavwe says talks are underway with Zesco Limited to renew the Bulk Supply Agreement (BSA) ahead....
1

We’ve no jurisdiction over Bill 10, rules ConCourt
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Nov 2019
There is nothing in Article 128 or any other provision in the Constitution that gives this court jurisdiction to question the contents of a Bill....
2

State in limbo over Chanda’s case, stops him from appearing in court
By Mukosha Funga on 29 Nov 2019
The State is in limbo over the pending prosecution of former State House Press Aide Amos Chanda, as he was stopped from appearing in court....
Opposition enticing TAZARA workers to protest – Kafwaya
By Ulande Nkomesha on 29 Nov 2019
Minister Transports and Communications Mutotwe Kafwaya says his ministry is aware that some opposition leaders are enticing TAZARA workers to protest over delayed payment of....
1

Court puts Kambwili on his defense in forgery case
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Nov 2019
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili with a case to answer in a matter he is charged with forgery and giving....
1

I am the president of Lusaka – Bowman
By Ulande Nkomesha on 29 Nov 2019
Lusaka Provincial Minister Bowman Lusambo says he operates like the President in the province. And Lusambo says he will soon submit a report to President....
Inflation rises to 10.8%
By Stuart Lisulo on 29 Nov 2019
The annual rate of inflation has marginally increased to 10.8 per cent in November, up from 10.7 per cent recorded in October, the highest on....
9

It’s time for Zambia to reconsider outdated stance on LGBTI community – US Envoy
By Mukosha Funga on 29 Nov 2019
United States Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote says it is inconceivable that two men can be sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for having a consensual....
Archaic laws governing child justice need revision – Parley committee
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 29 Nov 2019
Zambia’s age of criminal responsibility must be revised from eight to 14 in order to improve Zambia’s ratings when it comes to child justice, says....
Don’t throw out assault case against Kaizer for failure to state our address, Plaintiffs tell court
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Nov 2019
The four Lusaka men who have sued Special assistant to the President for Political affairs Kaizer Zulu and others for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting them,....
K1.2bn budget for Smart Zambia too high – Lufuma
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 29 Nov 2019
Kabompo UPND member of parliament Ambrose Lufuma says the K1.2 billion 2020 budgetary allocation to Smart Zambia is too high. Debating in Parliament, Tuesday, Lufuma....
Food processing key to value addition, food security – Wina
By Ulande Nkomesha on 29 Nov 2019
Vice-President Inonge Wina has advised farmers to engage in value addition practices like food processing in order to achieve food security. According to a statement....
High Court orders assessment of Malanji’s DBZ loan default
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Nov 2019
The Lusaka High Court has ordered that the matter in which Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) has sued Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji and others....
Zambia’s economic outlook pitch black due to power cuts – Ziba
By Julia Malunga on 29 Nov 2019
Economist Francis Ziba has warned that Zambia’s economic outlook is currently “pitch black” resulting from a very toxic mix of power shortages, low currency reserves,....
Court warns State against casual approach in Lubinda’s assault case
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Nov 2019
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has warned the State not to be casual in the way it is handling the matter where five Patriotic Front supporters....
4

We’re not aware of Kaizer’s behaviour – religious affairs PS
By Julia Malunga on 29 Nov 2019
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and National Guidance says news stories about the misbehaviour of President Edgar Lungu’s Political Advisor Kaizer Zulu cannot be validated....
It must be painful to work for Lungu, isn’t it Mr Kalaluka?
By Diggers Editor on 29 Nov 2019
The State, through the Attorney General, has asked the Constitutional Court to clarify which money former ministers are supposed to pay back for their illegal....

PF’s Paul Moonga among my assailants – Tembo

By Ulande Nkomesha on 29 Nov 2019

Patriots for Economic Progress leader Sean Tembo has charged that acting Lusaka Province PF chairman Paul Moonga was one of the three men that attacked....

IG should protect citizens that plan protests than issuing threats – TIZ

By Ulande Nkomesha on 28 Nov 2019

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) executive director Wesley Chibamba has said Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja should protect citizens that intend to hold peaceful protests....

KCM hasn’t paid for power for a year, laments CEC

By Natasha Sakala on 28 Nov 2019

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) chief executive officer Owen Silavwe has expressed concern over Konkola Copper Mines’ failure to pay for its electricity offtake for about....

Zambians can’t change govt due to load shedding – Tutwa

By Ulande Nkomesha on 28 Nov 2019

If we have to changed governments every time we have load shedding, then it means the people of Zambia will have no government at all,....

Charmaine doesn’t deserve compensation, state tells court

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 28 Nov 2019

The State has submitted to the Lusaka High Court that murder convict Keith Mukata’s former co-accused Charmaine Musonda, is not entitled to the damages she’s....

NCZ has old machinery, it can’t produce 15,000 tonnes of fertiliser – Katambo

By Ulande Nkomesha on 28 Nov 2019

Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo has said Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) is incapacitated and cannot produce 15,000 metric tonnes of basal fertiliser that the company....

Govt owes Mozambique’s EDM $70m for supplied power

By Natasha Sakala on 28 Nov 2019

The Zambian government, through Zesco Limited, owes EDM of Mozambique up to US$70 million which is currently being paid through undisclosed monthly instalments, Minister of....

Police nab Lusaka woman for spreading false news

By Julia Malunga on 28 Nov 2019

Acting police spokesperson Danny Mwale says Kabwata police is holding a 26-year-old Lusaka woman for spreading false news. On Thursday morning, Notando Katongo’s Facebook post....

KCM shareholder claims 51% shares were illegally sold to Vedanta

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 28 Nov 2019

A concerned citizen, through lawyers from L.J. Michaels Legal Practitioners, has written to Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu demanding that the mining....

Sex for grades a drawback to fight against HIV – SAfAIDS

By Natasha Sakala on 28 Nov 2019

SAfAIDS Zambia country director Gastone Zulu says engagement of learners in sexual activities with lecturers for better grades is a drawback in the country’s fight....

We’ve a long way to deal with effects of apartheid – SA Govt

By Mirriam Chabala in South Africa on 28 Nov 2019

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) of South Africa says the sporadic attacks against foreign nationals in that country have nothing to do with....

Chiengi neighborhood watch officer dies after suspect kicks his testicles during arrest

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 28 Nov 2019

A 47-year-old man of Chiengi District has died after being kicked in his testicles. According to a statement issued by acting police spokesperson Danny Mwale,....

Mwenye salutes Namibia for holding “credible elections”

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 28 Nov 2019

Former Attorney General Musa Mwenye has commended Namibia for holding its six credible elections, in accordance with the Commonwealth principles on democracy. And Mwenye says....

ZMD, GBMS MoU was illegal, testifies ex-PS

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 28 Nov 2019

Former Ministry of Energy permanent secretary Brigadier General Emeldah Chola has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zambia Meteorological....

Kalaluka undermining ConCourt in ex-ministers’ case – Sinkamba

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 28 Nov 2019

Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba says the Attorney General Likando Kalaluka should stay out of the matter involving ex-ministers who were ordered to pay back....

I’m not a killer, says soldier accused of ritual killings

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 28 Nov 2019

When Police asked me if I have ever killed someone, I told them that from 1994, we have not experienced war so I have never....

Ugandan gets 4 years for theft

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 28 Nov 2019

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old Ugandan man to four years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing over K14,000 cash belonging....

Likando is right, its illegal for IDC to sell ZAFFICO shares – HH

By Mukosha Funga on 27 Nov 2019

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has saluted Attorney General Likando Kalaluka State Counsel for rendering a legal opinion to the effect that the takeover of State-Owned....

It is up to individual ex- ministers to pay or not pay back salaries, Lubinda tells Parley

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 27 Nov 2019

Justice Minister Given Lubinda says the obligation to pay back money accrued from illegally staying in office after the dissolution of parliament in 2016 lies....

Parley Committee hears how Kasama council hired Ford Ranger for Mayor

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 27 Nov 2019

The Parliamentary Committee on Local Governments says it will recommend for appropriate action to be taken against the Kasama Municipal Council for wasting tax payers’....