Archive: 6 July 2021

6 Jul 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Kaunda family sues govt over KK’s burial site

FIRST Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda’s son, Kaweche and his siblings have dragged government to court over the decision by Cabinet Office to bury Dr Kaunda’s remains at Embassy Park. Dr Kaunda who passed away... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Diggers Editor

Our heroes are the frontline health workers, mortuary attendants and grave diggers

As many of us sit at home and try to enjoy the heroes and unity long weekend, it is important to realise that many of our present real life heroes do not have the luxury... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

PSAZ Opinion Poll a misinformation strategy, govt knows it faces uphill battle to win August polls – Birmingham Prof

PROFESSOR of democracy at University of Birmingham Nicholas Cheeseman says the latest Opinion Poll conducted by the Political Science Association of Zambia is not credible enough to project who will win the 2021 elections. And... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

Politicians making tribal remarks must be ashamed – House of Chiefs

HOUSE of Chiefs Chairperson senior Chief Luembe says it is unfortunate that politicians want to use the ‘divide and rule’ policy in order to gain votes in this year’s general elections. And UNZA lecturer Professor... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

There will be no election rerun, PF will win big – Malanji

FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji says there will be no rerun in the upcoming general elections because the PF will win by over 50 percent. Commenting on an opinion poll produced by an organisation... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Presidential election debates are for opposition not Head of State – Chipampe

SPECIAL Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe says President Edgar Lungu does not need to take part in a Presidential debate to persuade people to vote for him. And Chipampe... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Govt must revise economic, agricultural policies to reduce poverty levels – SAFADA

SMALL Scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) director Boyd Moobwe says the country continues to record high levels of poverty because of poor policy implementation. In an interview, Thursday, Moobwe observed the need for government to... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Teachers are ready to work provided the environment is safe – ZNUT

ZAMBIA National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) general secretary Newman Bubala says teachers are always ready to work provided the environment is safe. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, Monday, Bubala said there was need... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Street cameras are not yet commissioned for use, so we cannot monitor who destroys billboards – Police

POLICE Spokesperson Esther Katongo says it is difficult to monitor people who destroy campaign billboards since street cameras are not yet commissioned for use. And Katongo says the Police have received complaints from the PF... […]

6 Jul 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

KK will be buried at the Presidential burial site, maintains govt

GOVERNMENT has maintained that first Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda will be put to rest at the Presidential burial site on Wednesday. And Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga says the public... […]