Archive: September 2021

30 Sep 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Expectations are high, but give UPND time to settle – VJ

VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga says despite citizens’ expectations being high, the UPND administration should be given time to settle down and make rational decisions that will stand the test of time. In a statement, Wednesday,... […]

30 Sep 2021 | Julia Malunga

Mwiimbu letting down HH on cadres like we disappointed Lungu – Kafwaya

FORMER transport and communications minister Mutotwe Kafwaya says President Hakainde Hichilema is being let down by his Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu on the issue of cadres returning to markets. In an... […]

30 Sep 2021 | Diggers Editor

Women must fight for equal opportunities not gender equality

SPEAKER of the National Assembly, madam Nellie Mutti, has expressed concern that the number of women in the August House has declined from 18.1 per cent representation, to 15 per cent. According to her, this... […]

30 Sep 2021 | Christopher Banda

Foreigners also voted in Vubwi, losing UPND candidate tells court

VUBWI UPND losing candidate Alphonso Phiri has asked the Chipata High Court to declare the election of Ackleo Banda as Vubwi PF member of parliament null and void, citing electoral malpractice. When the matter came... […]

30 Sep 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

We can’t grow tourism sector if people don’t get vaccinated – Sikumba

MINISTER of Tourism and Arts Rodney Sikumba says foreign tourists will get excited about coming to Zambia once the majority of the population gets vaccinated against COVID-19. In an interview, Tuesday, Sikumba expressed worry at... […]

30 Sep 2021 | Diggers Editor

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29 Sep 2021 | Julia Malunga

I put in my best efforts in serving Zambians – Mwansa

FORMER Solicitor General Abraham Mwansa says he believes that he put in all his efforts in serving the people of Zambia. In an interview, Mwansa said he had not been reporting for work since President... […]

29 Sep 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

I’ve no doubt Kalyalya will sail Central Bank ship properly – Chelwa

ECONOMIST Dr Grieve Chelwa says he has no doubt that newly-appointed Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya will be able to sail the ship properly, noting that he had previously worked under a very... […]

29 Sep 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

Zambia won’t benefit anything from HH’s US trip – Bowman

KABUSHI PF member of Parliament Bowman Lusambo says President Hakainde Hichilema inherited a stable country which already had friends like China, Russia, South Africa, among others. Commenting on President Hichilema’s sentiments that Zambians would soon... […]

29 Sep 2021 | Diggers Editor

UPND and gay rights

IN THE past few days, social media has been awash with debates around gay rights in Zambia. Some individuals are suggesting that it’s about time. They say whether Zambia likes it or not, gay people... […]