Archive: 9 June 2021

9 Jun 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

Sangwa arguments in the Constitutional Court against Edgar Lungu’s eligibility

Is Lungu Eligible to Stand for a Third Term? Written Arguments by John Sangwa SC filed in the Constitutional Court on behalf of Sishuwa Sishuwa and Chapter One Foundation MAY it Please the Court. [1] […]

9 Jun 2021 | Diggers Editor

UPND must show humility rather than declare victory

THE opposition UPND says it is willing and ready to sit down with President Edgar Lungu so that they can discuss his exit strategy from government. According to the UPND, President Lungu is too desperate... […]

9 Jun 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

What I’m hearing from Eastern chiefs that they won’t vote for me is terrifying – Lungu

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says he gets scared when he hears a lot of Chiefs in Eastern Province vowing not to vote for him because the PF government has not worked on some selected roads. But... […]

9 Jun 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

HH convoy was stopped because it attracted a lot of people – Police

POLICE spokesperson Esther Katongo says Hakainde Hichilema’s convoy was stopped on the Copperbelt because it attracted crowds which disregarded COVID-19 preventive measures. Speaking when she featured on Phoenix FM’s “Let The People Talk” programme, Tuesday, […]

9 Jun 2021 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Any exceptions on running mate’s nomination must come from Constitution, not ECZ – Sangwa

CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer John Sangwa has submitted to the Constitutional Court that the 16 presidential running mates are not eligible to stand for election to the office of Vice-President. And Sangwa has told the Court that... […]

9 Jun 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

Police summon Dr Sampa after govt dismisses him from public service

POLICE have warned and cautioned Resident Doctors’ Association of Zambia president Dr Brian Sampa for allegedly “inciting persons employed to provide essential services”. In a statement, Tuesday, police spokesperson Esther Katongo said Dr Sampa was... […]

9 Jun 2021 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Nyumba Yanga teacher who shot dead ex-wife sentenced to death by hanging

THE Lusaka High Court has sentenced a former teacher of Nyumba Yanga Secondary School to death by hanging for shooting dead his ex-wife in February 2019 after she went to collect a wardrobe. Lusaka High... […]

9 Jun 2021 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Political friends are fake, that’s why I’m closer to those I grew up with – Luo

PF presidential running mate Professor Nkandu Luo says she has maintained most of her childhood friends because she has realised that political friendships are not genuine. And Prof Luo says the remaining days before the... […]

9 Jun 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Govt making little effort in distributing COVID-19 preventive items in schools – NAQEZ

NATIONAL Action for Quality Education in Zambia NAQEZ executive director Aaron Chansa says COVID-19 preventive measures in schools are not serious because the government has taken little effort in distributing anti-COVID items. And Chansa has […]

9 Jun 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

UNZAPROSU warns of industrial disharmony if govt maintains ‘wage freeze’ stance

THE University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU) has warned of an industrial disharmony if government does not respond to their demands. Union vice-president Likezo Pumulo says it is saddening that government does not prioritise... […]