Archive: 10 January 2020

10 Jan 2020 | Diggers Correspondent

PF plots to register a user friendly UNZALARU

Government is mobilising PF-aligned University of Zambia lecturers to distance themselves from the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU)’s statement that “only idiots or those benefiting can vote for the ruling party if […]

10 Jan 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

One party state better than democracy – Bowman

Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says having one party state is better than having an opposition that has nothing to bring to the table. Speaking on the Hot FM’s Hot Seat program, Thursday, Lusambo said […]

10 Jan 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Only a mad person can join PF – Katuka

UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka has refuted claims that he has ditched the UPND to join PF, saying only a mad person can join the ruling party. In an interview, Wednesday, Katuka said he had […]

10 Jan 2020 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

If I lose 2021, I’ll step down – HH

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says he will relinquish the party’s presidency if he loses next year’s presidential election. And Hichilema says he does not endorse gay rights and that he will maintain Zambia as a […]

10 Jan 2020 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Deregistering UNZALARU not the solution – Mambwe

The University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) says it will remind UNZA management and the Labour Commissioner that there are procedures to resolve grievances, rather than settling for de-registration. On Wednesday, the Ministry […]

10 Jan 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF a dead party awaiting burial in 2021 – NDC

National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-president Josephs Akafumba says the PF has subjected many Zambians to an extremely high cost of living which only a superhuman being can survive. And Akafumba has insisted that the PF […]

10 Jan 2020 | Natasha Sakala

Retrenchees vow to keep pushing for their dues

The Former Government Employees Association of Zambia says it will continue to camp at the Ministry of Justice even after assurances of quick action by Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe. The former Ministry of Justice […]

10 Jan 2020 | Julia Malunga

Kampyongo should arrest Lungu – Mucheleka

UPND deputy secretary general Patrick Mucheleka says Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo should start by arresting President Edgar Lungu for declaring that he will win the 2021 elections. On Tuesday, Kampyongo said UPND leader Hakainde […]

10 Jan 2020 | Julia Malunga

If I’m not fired, I’ll ensure Zambia Airways starts flying this year – Kafwaya

Transport and Communications Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya says if he won’t be fired this year, he will ensure that Zambia Airways starts operating. In an interview, Kafwaya said relaunching the airline was a tedious process and […]

10 Jan 2020 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Lungu distributes relief food to E/Province flood victims

President Edgar Lungu has assured the people of Mambwe District in Eastern Province that government will provide food and tents to ensure that people in areas which were recently hit by floods are as comfortable […]