Archive: 18 May 2021

18 May 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Indian COVID-19 variant detected in Zambia

MINISTRY of Health permanent secretary for technical services Dr Kennedy Malama has disclosed that one case of the deadly COVID-19 Indian variant has been detected in Zambia. And Dr Malama says government has decided to […]

18 May 2021 | Diggers Editor

As he correctly put it, Luo is his choice, not yours

A LOT of citizens, including ourselves were awakened to a rude shock yesterday as we learnt that after all the suspense, speculation and euphoria from the weekend on who would be President Lungu’s next running... […]

18 May 2021 | Zanji Sinkala

Latin America, drugs and the spillover effect on Africa

A HAPPY and stable life is not possible in lawlessness. Families and communities are ravaged by fear, greed and unmitigated pursuit of depravity. Africa’s worst times have come from countries that have fallen into this... […]

18 May 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll arrest those who burnt down HH’s billboard, assures police

POLICE spokesperson Esther Katongo says police have launched investigations into the burning of UPND presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema’s campaign billboard a day after it was mounted near Heroes stadium in Lusaka. And Katongo says information... […]

18 May 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Uncle sues State over nephew’s death from police shooting

THE uncle of a grade 10 pupil who was killed by live ammunition fired by a Zambia Police officer in Zambezi district last year, has sued the State demanding damages for loss of expectation of... […]

18 May 2021 | Julia Malunga

My choice is Luo, I know you fear her because she is strong, intelligent – Lungu

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu yesterday unveiled Professor Nkandu Luo as his running mate ahead of the August elections, bragging that he had made a great choice by appointing someone who was feared by many because of... […]

18 May 2021 | Julia Malunga

3 file presidential nominations

PATRIOTIC Front, Patriots for Economic Progress (PEP) and Third liberation Movement parties successfully filed in their nominations yesterday. And the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says People’s Alliance for Change and UNIP asked to reschedule... […]

18 May 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

Chingimbu in shock, as PF sends another candidate to file in Manyinga

PF aspiring candidate for Manyinga Constituency, Danny Chingimbu, was left in shock yesterday after learning that, despite his adoption, the ruling party had sponsored another person to file in nomination papers. In an interview, Chingimbu... […]

18 May 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Vote back Lungu, Chitalu pleads with Mansa residents

MANSA Central PF aspiring member of parliament Dr Chitalu Chilufya has urged the people of Mansa Central to ensure that they re-elect President Edgar Lungu, saying he has taken development to the constituency. Addressing a... […]

18 May 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

NDC can’t win, election is between PF and UPND – Saboi

Acting NDC president Saboi Imboela says even if her party was to sponsor a Presidential candidate, there is no chance of winning as the August election is between PF and the UPND. This came after... […]