Archive: December 2019

31 Dec 2019 | Stuart Lisulo

Govt must improve regulation of small-scale mining – CTPD

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on government to improve regulation of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in Zambia and formalize it to limit its rapid spread. Government has acknowledged […]

31 Dec 2019 | Diggers Editor

If campaigns have started, let PF level the playing field

We have observed that the Patriotic Front has switched into full campaign mode. The chief executive of the ruling party, Mr Davies Mwila, and his campaign mobilization team are toiling from province to province trying […]

31 Dec 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

ECZ sets Feb 13, 2020 for Chilubi poll

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set February 13, 2020 as election date for the Chilubi parliamentary by-election and three local government ward elections in Southern and Western Provinces. The Chilubi parliamentary seat fell […]

30 Dec 2019 | Ulande Nkomesha

HH is a “criminal”, charges Lusambo

Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says UPND president Hakainde Hichilema is not capable of revamping the country’s economy, alleging that he is “a criminal” who caused some of Zambia’s economic problems. And Lusambo says Hichilema […]

30 Dec 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Lungu should stay away from 2021 ballot – PAC

People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says President Edgar Lungu has demonstrated that he has failed to govern the country and should therefore not contest the 2021 presidential election. Chief Government Spokesperson Dora […]

30 Dec 2019 | Stuart Lisulo

Kwacha to average K13.28 per dollar in 2020 – EIU

The kwacha should be expected to remain volatile in 2020, trading at an average K13.28 against the United States dollar, says the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). And the EIU says Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) coming […]

30 Dec 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

Govt claims it is unaware of Foote’s recall

Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Malanji says he is not aware that the United States government has withdrawn its Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote after President Edgar Lungu declared that he does not want the Envoy […]

30 Dec 2019 | Daniel Chansa in Luanshya

PF will kill people with fuel, tariffs increments – Kambwili

NDC Leader Chishimba Kambwili says there is no law that supports President Edgar Lungu’s move to cut salaries for public servants and parastatal heads. And Kambwili who is former chief government spokesperson says his government […]

30 Dec 2019 | Abraham Kalito

FAZ fires communications manager

The Football Association of Zambia has terminated the contract of its communications manager Mwazipeza Sakala Chanda, barely a year after partying ways with former manager Desmond Katongo. FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala stated that the […]

30 Dec 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

Mutati upbeat ACFTA will boost Africa’s economy

Former Finance Minister Felix Mutati says the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) Agreement will give meaning to the African Union’s 2063 Agenda if well implemented. In an interview, Mutati said the opening up of […]