Archive: 10 June 2021

10 Jun 2021 | Jones Chilikazi

It’s not fair, you can’t stop opposition rallies but ask people to attend govt event – British Envoy

BRITISH High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley says it is not fair to prevent opposition political rallies while the government is encouraging people to attend its event. Speaking to journalists at his residence, Tuesday afternoon,... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

Don’t panic it’s just a rehearsal, Zambia Army assures Lusaka residents after military procession

THE ZAMBIA army says there is no need for members of the public in Lusaka to panic because of the military procession witnessed yesterday, saying the defence wing was carrying out rehearsals ahead of the... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Law professors question ConCourt’s decision to reject their application

THREE law professors have written to Constitutional Court president Hilda Chibomba complaining about the ConCourt’s decision to decline their application to join the eligibility case as friends of the court. The three professors, Chaloka Beyani,... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Sangwa asks ConCourt to quash its Act for awarding costs

CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer John Sangwa has petitioned the ConCourt seeking an order to quash Section 30 of the Constitutional Court Act which provides that the said court shall have discretion to award costs in proceedings. The... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Dr Sampa’s dismissal from civil service unreasonable – UNZALARU

THE University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU) says the decision by government to fire Dr Brian Sampa is unreasonable and ill-timed. On Monday, the Ministry of Health fired Resident Doctors Association of Zambia... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Govt still committed to creating conducive private sector business – Wina

VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina has reiterated governments commitment in creating a conducive environment for the private sector as they invest in the country. And Vice-President Wina says Zambia has remained on track in realising its vision... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF has taken the people of Eastern Province for granted – Panji

FORMER Home Affairs deputy minister Colonel Panji Kaunda says President Edgar Lungu and the PF have taken the people of Eastern Province for granted. Commenting on President Lungu’s remarks when he met Chief Lwembe in... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

There was no riot in Chingola for police to use teargas, rubber bullets – Nalumango

UPND vice-president Mutale Nalumango says the PF are always looking for excuses to be where the UPND are in the name of commissioning projects. In an interview, Tuesday, Nalumango urged the Police to be fair... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Opposition leaders who are attacking UPND are surrogates of PF – HH

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema says it is shocking that certain opposition parties have continued to attack him. In an interview, Hichilema wondered why some opposition leader had continued to attack him when the “destruction” of... […]

10 Jun 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

Civil servants’ arrears and gratuities don’t reach beneficiaries – Chiyobe

THE Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union (CSAWU) says there is need to formulate a direct payment system to facilitate the disbursement of employees’ arrears and gratuities. And Union president Davy Chiyobe says the top... […]