Archive: 22 January 2021

22 Jan 2021 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

IDC, NAPSA, Workers Compensation Fund pay Chinese Investors $44.8m to buy 49% shares in tile-making company

THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) have paid two Chinese Investors by the name of Zhang Lingling and Huang Yaochi amounts totaling US$44.8... […]

22 Jan 2021 | Zondiwe Mbewe

EFF leader seeks to challenge ECZ’s 2021 election roadmap

ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters Party (EFF) president Kasonde Mwenda has sought leave of the Lusaka High Court to commence judicial review proceedings against the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s decision to direct that the campaign period will... […]

22 Jan 2021 | Julia Malunga

FIC probes ex-ministers’ mystery donor payment

THE Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) says it is investigating which commercial bank deposited the K2.5 million paid on behalf of the ex-ministers that owed the State in illegal salaries. In an interview, FIC director general... […]

22 Jan 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Churches must adhere to 1-hour meetings to stop COVID-19 surge – EFZ

EVANGELICAL Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) acting executive director Bishop Andrew Mwenda says the closure of churches is not a solution to the fight against COVID-19 but there should be a strict adherence to reduced congregation […]

22 Jan 2021 | Julia Malunga

Whoever wins 2021 election should be allowed peaceful swearing-in – Young

WHOEVER wins Zambia’s presidential election must be allowed to be sworn- in peacefully following the results of the August 12 general election, says US Embassy in Zambia interim Chargé d’Affaires David Young. And Chargé d’Affaires... […]

22 Jan 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Lungu manipulating COVID-19 for political gain – Mutati

MOVEMENT for Democratic Change leader Felix Mutati says President Edgar Lungu should stop manipulating the COVID-19 pandemic for political advantage. And Mutati says government should stop procuring fuel and leave it for the private sector... […]

22 Jan 2021 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Lungu should’ve kept quiet over Museveni’s win – Kambwili

NATIONAL Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili says President Edgar Lungu should have stayed away from congratulating Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni given the circumstances under which the controversial elections were held. In an interview, Kambwili... […]

22 Jan 2021 | Natasha Sakala

UPND opts for virtual general conference on Feb 14

UPND chairperson for elections Gary Nkombo has announced that the party has postponed its general convention from January 22, 2021 to February 14, 2021. At a press briefing, Thursday, Nkombo said all positions in the... […]

22 Jan 2021 | Diggers Editor

News Diggers! ePaper Edition 868 Friday January 22, 2021

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