Archive: 21 July 2021

21 Jul 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

MoH assures transparency in Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration

MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr Kennedy Malama has assured that there will be transparency in the administration of the 151,200 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine which have arrived in the […]

21 Jul 2021 | Julia Malunga

EU Naval Force intercepts Russian operated ship with Zambian flag, suspected of transporting illegal arms

The European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI has intercepted a vessel at sea, carrying the Zambian flag for being suspected of ferrying illegal arms, which is in violation of the Arms Embargo on Libya. […]

21 Jul 2021 | Diggers Editor

Rigging is possible, it’s happening

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says, as an institution, it is not in the business of rigging elections and will protect the August 12 vote from possible manipulation. The Commission further adds that it […]

21 Jul 2021 | Natasha Sakala

ZMMSA admits storing, distributing defective drugs that were later recalled

THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZMMSA) has admitted storing and distributing medicines and medical supplies procured from Honeybee Pharmaceuticals and the International Drug Company that were later recalled. The Agency has also admitted... […]

21 Jul 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

Stick with Lungu the same way you don’t run away from marriage when you suffer, Chilangwa tips voters

FORMER Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa says despite the economic hardships being faced in the country, Zambians must stick with the PF and President Edgar Lungu. And Chilangwa says President Lungu has proved to be... […]

21 Jul 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

Zambia has cheaper commodities than its neighbours – Kasenengwa PF aspiring MP

KASENENGWA PF aspiring member of parliament Philemon Twasa says Zambia has the cheapest commodities compared to its eight neighbouring countries. In an interview, Twasa said people from neighbouring countries were buying commodities in Zambia because... […]

21 Jul 2021 | Julia Malunga

We need a new beginning, PF can’t be trusted with Zambia’s future – Kakubo

KAPIRI Mposhi UPND aspiring member of parliament Stanley Kakubo says the PF cannot be trusted with Zambia’s future because they have no capacity to deal with the country’s problems. In an interview, Kakubo said the... […]

21 Jul 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Money for implementing debt swap will come from the govt treasury – Malupenga

MINISTRY of Information permanent secretary Amos Malupenga says funds meant for the implementation of the debt swap will come from the government treasury. And Malupenga says about 60,000 public service workers are expected to benefit... […]

21 Jul 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Court frees 4 former Twin Palm pupils accused of murdering Kabulonga Boys pupil

LUSAKA High Court Judge Sharon Newa has acquitted a former head boy of Twin Palm Secondary School and three juveniles who were accused of killing a Kabulonga Boys Secondary School pupil. In this matter, four... […]

21 Jul 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Zambia might experience Covid fourth wave if guidelines continue to be abrogated, warns Chituwo

FORMER Minister of Health Dr Brian Chituwo says the country might experience a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic if public premises continue abrogating COVID-19 guidelines. In an interview, Tuesday, Dr Chituwo said there was... […]