• 13 May 2021
• Chamuka Shalubala

BoZ must maintain monetary policy rate at 8.5%, urges Kafwanka

FINANCIAL analyst Blessings Kafwanka has urged the Bank of Zambia to maintain the current monetary policy rate which currently stands at 8.5 percent in a bid to sustain economic activities. Monetary policy is the action undertaken by a nation's central bank to control money supply and achieve macroeconomic goals that promote sustainable economic growth. In...

• 13 May 2021
• Julia Malunga

Donors demand free, fair elections

SIX Embassies and High Commissions accredited to Zambia say as the campaign period begins, all political parties and candidates should be afforded equal rights and protections. In a joint statement, Wednesday, the Embassies and High Commissions of the United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan and Switzerland, said they looked forward to an...

• 13 May 2021
• Julia Malunga

UPND adopts Noel Nkhoma for Luangeni, unveils over 120 others

THE UPND has adopted Economist Noel Nkhoma to stand in Luangeni Constituency. Speaking at a press briefing, Wednesday, UPND chairman for elections Gary Nkombo announced over 20 candidates from Eastern, Muchinga, Western, Northern and Southern Provinces respectively. “I would like to continue with Eastern province, our MP candidate for Kasenengwa Constituency is Engineer Titus Miti...

• 13 May 2021
• Julia Malunga

We’ll wait for Tayali to reveal what he claims to know - State House

SPECIAL Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe says State House will wait for Economic and Equity Party (EPP) leader Chilufya Tayali to reveal some of the wrong things that he says are being funded by State House. Yesterday, Tayali said he was ready to meet President Edgar Lungu in court....

• 13 May 2021
• Ulande Nkomesha

There's currently no evidence of the deadly Indian Covid-19 variant in Zambia - MoH

HEALTH Minister Dr Jonas Chanda says there is currently no evidence of the deadly Indian COVID-19 variant in the country. And Dr Chanda has assured people who received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine that they will receive the second one soon. According to BBC report, Uganda, Kenya, Morocco and South Africa have had...

• 13 May 2021
• Ulande Nkomesha

With or without campaigns, PF has already won - Tutwa

KABWE Central PF member of parliament Tutwa Ngulube says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is in order to discourage political rallies ahead of the August general elections because the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended. And Ngulube says with or without rallies, the Patriotic Front has already won the elections because of its performance. On...

• 13 May 2021
• Ulande Nkomesha

Media will be allowed to expose wrongs under UPND govt without interference - HH

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has assured journalists that they will be free to investigate the UPND government once in power. Speaking in an interview, Hichilema stressed that the media was important in ensuring transparency and accountability in the operations of government. He assured the media fraternity that his party was determined to bring about media...

• 13 May 2021
• Jones Chilikazi

Zambians are undecided on who to vote for, they want a serious alternative - Kateka

A LOT of people are not happy with the big parties and are looking for a serious alternative, we have come to provide that solid alternative, says New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka. In an interview, Kateka who is the only female candidate in the Presidential race said chances of her winning were high, adding...

• 13 May 2021
• Diggers Editor

News Diggers! ePaper Edition 947 Thursday May 13, 2021