Archive: 18 June 2021

18 Jun 2021 | Diggers Editor

KK was a decent man, his death is testimony to that

WITH his age, we all knew that it was bound to happen. But that does not make the passing of the founding president of our Republic any easy to bear. Even at 97, Dr Kenneth […]

18 Jun 2021 | Julia Malunga

Give us another chance, we have been tested – Ng’andu

NORTHERN Province PF vice-presidential campaign coordinator Dr Bwalya Ng’andu has asked Zambians to give the PF a chance saying the party has been tested. In an interview, Dr Ng’andu who is also former Finance Minister... […]

18 Jun 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

When re-elected, we won’t give out empowerment funds like Christmas gifts – PF

PF vice-presidential campaign coordinator Given Lubinda says the party has learnt its lesson and will not be giving empowerment funds like “Christmas gifts” if they are re-elected in the August election. And President Edgar Lungu’s... […]

18 Jun 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Lack of Covid-19 awareness in rural areas worries House of Chiefs

FORMER House of Chiefs chairperson Senior Chief Kaputa has bemoaned the lack of information in rural areas on the dangers of COVID-19. And Chief Kaputa says there’s no need for people to fight each other […]

18 Jun 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

Violence can’t end, even if UPND wins – Nevers

MMD president Nevers Mumba says violence in the country will never stop even if the UPND was to win the elections. And Mumba says the measures put in place by government to curb the spread... […]

18 Jun 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

33 more die of Covid, as Malupenga guides schools that wish to continue operating

MINISTRY of Information and Broadcasting Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga says boarding schools that have not been affected by COVID-19 have an opportunity to apply to relevant authorities to continue operating And Ministry of Health Permanent... […]

18 Jun 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

Please, let’s harness the peace that God has given us – Luo

PF Presidential running mate Professor Nkandu Luo has pleaded with Zambians to harness the peace that the country has continued to enjoy over the years. Speaking during her visit to Chipata, Eastern Province, Monday, Professor... […]

18 Jun 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Court grants 30 percent of black mountain to govt

THE Lusaka High Court has entered a judgement on admission and granted government a go-ahead to pull out of Nkana Alloy and Smelting Company Limited and repossess 30 percent of the black mountain in Kitwe.... […]

18 Jun 2021 | Julia Malunga and Chamuka Shalubala

Diplomats, freedom fighters mourn KK, the “Africanist, architect of independence”

THE diplomatic community has joined Zambia in mourning the death of founding president Dr Kenneth Kaunda who died yesterday at Maina Soko military hospital at the age of 97. And Veteran politician Sikota wina says... […]

18 Jun 2021 | Diggers Editor

Don’t dare postpone elections!   

IN THE last few days, those who walk the corridors of power have been whispering to us that the presidency is contemplating a move to suspend elections owing to the violent campaigns that have been... […]