Archive: 7 October 2021

7 Oct 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’ll not tolerate illegal gold mining – Kabuswe

MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says confusion associated with illegal mining will no longer be tolerated under the new dawn administration. Delivering a ministerial statement to Parliament, Wednesday, Kabuswe warned that the... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll rely heavily on investigative agencies to recover loot – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says government will be leaning heavily on police and other investigative agencies to ensure that they deal with revelations of wasteful expenditure in the Auditor General’s Report.... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

Mweetwa challenges Munir to name, shame UPND Alliance members extorting money

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has challenged Lumezi independent member of parliament Munir Zulu to name and shame the UPND Alliance members he has accused of extorting money from former Permanent Secretaries in exchange for “protection”.... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

50 prosecutors drew double salaries amounting to K2.7m – AG

THE Auditor General’s Report on accounts of the Republic for the financial year ended December 31, 2020, has revealed that 50 prosecutors were drawing double salaries from the Ministry of Tourism and Arts and National... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

AG’s revelations on NAPSA epitomise Lungu’s govt – Mwenye

FORMER attorney general Musa Mwenya says revelations in the Auditor General’s Report that NAPSA paid amounts totalling K2,381,249 in sitting allowances to members of staff who attended board meetings without authority is daylight robbery. Responding... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

It’s childish to say PF’s borrowing was an economic blunder – Lubinda

PF vice-president Given Lubinda says it is “extremely childish” for the Finance Minister to argue that the debt contracted by his was an economic blunder because it boosted economic growth. And Lunte PF member of... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

NAPSA bought 28 personal to holder cars at K23m, reveals AG

THE Auditor General’s Report on the Accounts of Parastatal Bodies and other Statutory Institutions for the financial year ended 31st December 2019 has revealed that NAPSA procured 28 motor vehicles costing K23,912,000 on a personal-to-holder... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Tenson Mkhala

Nzovu urges MPs to become climate change ambassadors

GREEN Economic and Environmental Minister Collins Nzovu says government is committed to making sure Zambia becomes a global beacon for environmental sustainability and a champion of green economy. And Nzovu has called on members of... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Diggers Editor

Is HH aware that he is now board chairman of the IDC?

THE song in the country right now is about government institutions being led by people who were appointed by the PF administration. This is what people are talking about. Even the Zambian Watchdog which fought... […]

7 Oct 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Our electoral system is rotten, improving it will be a big achievement – Nevers

MMD leader Nevers Mumba has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to remain true to his promise of improving the electoral environment, saying Zambia’s electoral process is “totally rotten”. On Monday, President Hichilema said his government remained... […]