Archive: 22 January 2020

22 Jan 2020 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

PF has completely lost it – Wynter

Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba says Zambia is at crossroads because of the Patriotic Front’s aimless leadership which has brought the country to a point whereby one can’t even predict what will happen the […]

22 Jan 2020 | Julia Malunga

Who is Linda, Sangwa? We can’t withdraw Bill 10 because they say so – Lubinda

Justice Minister Given Lubinda says he cannot withdraw the Constitution Amendment Bill number 10 of 2019 just because two lawyers in the name of John Sangwa SC and Linda Kasonde have said so. And Lubinda […]

22 Jan 2020 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Lungu bought $138m jet so he could stretch his legs in-flight – Kalaba

Democratic Party leader Harry Kalaba says President Edgar Lungu spent US $138 million on a luxurious jet just so that he could stretch his legs and be comfortable whilst in transit. And Kalaba says Luapula […]

22 Jan 2020 | Diggers Reporter

PF justifies delivery of ambulance in Chilubi

Government Parliamentary Chief Whip Brian Mundubile says there is nothing sinister about the delivery of ambulances to the newly-constructed hospital in Chilubi Island in the midst of the ongoing by-election campaign because government must continue […]

22 Jan 2020 | Abraham Kalito

Motema Pembe ‘Imana’ touch down for Zanaco CAF clash

Motema Pembe ‘Imana’, Zanaco Football Club’s opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage have arrived in Lusaka. The Zanaco media team confirmed that the Congolese club landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport aboard a […]

22 Jan 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

A councillor can rescind their resignation – ECZ

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says according to the law, a councillor has a window of 30 days to rescind their decision to resign. But Nshindano says UPND Munyambula Ward councilor in Mufumbwe District, […]

22 Jan 2020 | Julia Malunga

We’re committed to reviving cashew industry – Lungu

President Edgar Lungu says his government is committed to reviving the cashew industry in Zambia because it has potential to transform the lives of the people within a short period of time. Speaking during a […]

22 Jan 2020 | Tenson Mkhala

ECZ should organize its own Zambians to vote if it prints ballots without observers – CK

National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili says the Electoral Commission of Zambia should hold its own elections and organise its own Zambians to vote if it goes ahead to print ballot papers in Dubai […]

22 Jan 2020 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

SACCORD commends Diggers for fostering dialogue

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended News Diggers and its partners for fostering dialogue, saying such is healthy for any democracy. And SACCORD has observed that as is […]

22 Jan 2020 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Higer sues Shalom Bus Services for $235,000 debt

Higer Bus Company Limited and Higer Bus Zambia Limited have sued Shalom Bus Services Limited in the Lusaka High Court demanding payment of US$235,000 debt. The said money was under a Credit Sale Agreement dated […]