• 21 Jan 2020
• Natasha Sakala

Play fair in Chilubi, ECZ urges political parties

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged political parties to play fair in the Chilubi parliamentary by-election saying it won't hesitate to invoke relevant laws to curb any misconduct. And ECZ says it has engaged Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) to ensure that it provides all stakeholders an equal opportunity to use the only ferry...

• 21 Jan 2020
• Zondiwe Mbewe

I love my son, I wish him the best - Chipimo

Former National Restoration Party (NAREP) president Elias Chipimo’s son, Chito, has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour for trafficking in 1.43 grams of cocaine and possession of psychotropic substances. And Chipimo has wished his son the best, saying his heart goes out to any parent experiencing something similar because he knows how...

• 21 Jan 2020
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

Give FIC powers to prosecute, ZICA submits to Parley committee

Action Aid Zambia country director Nalucha Ziba says the law should be broadened to allow the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to name those cited in the trends report. And the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accounts (ZICA) has recommended that the FIC should be left as a stand-alone institution and given a mandate to prosecute cases....

• 21 Jan 2020
• Ulande Nkomesha

MISA asks ZNBC to emulate Diggers

The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) has asked ZNBC to emulate News Diggers by creating platforms where citizens can engage with their leaders on various issues of national interest. And MISA has called for tolerance for divergent views among citizens. In a statement, Monday, MISA chairperson Hellen Mwale commended News Diggers and its partners...

• 21 Jan 2020
• Natasha Sakala

NAQEZ asks Mabumba to rescind ban on schools’ request for reams of paper

National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has urged government to rescind the decision to ban schools from requesting pupils to take toilet paper and reams of paper, among others, when reporting for a new term. Last week, the Ministry of General Education banned schools from requesting pupils to take toilet paper, polishing wax...

• 21 Jan 2020
• Diggers Editor

PF in breach of its constitution on General Conference

The announcement by the Patriotic Front Secretary General that the ruling party will be going to the elective general assembly this July is a commendable fulfilment of the provisions of the Republican Constitution. It shows that the party is willing to adhere to the supreme law of the land as they seek a fresh mandate...