Archive: 2021

29 Jan 2021 | Julia Malunga

Zambia’s score on Corruption Perceptions Index worsens

TRANSPARENCY International says Zambia’s score on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI, has dropped by one point; from 34 in 2019 to 33 in 2020, an indication that corruption has become endemic. And TIZ says the... […]

29 Jan 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

State institutions shouldn’t be abused to target Diggers – MLC

THE Media Liaison Committee (MLC) says it is shocked by attempts from the National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) to abuse their authority by intimidating News Diggers! from investigating corruption. In a statement, MLC chairperson Ngoma... […]

29 Jan 2021 | Julia Malunga

There’s nothing wrong with police investigating themselves – Kampyongo

HOME AFFAIRS Minister Stephen Kampyongo says the person who shot prosecutor Nsama Nsama and UPND supporter Joseph Kaunda has been identified, but withholds any further information. And Kamyongo says police officers are human beings are... […]

29 Jan 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

ECZ set to release G7, 9 results in Feb

THE Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) says it is due to release the 2020 grade seven and nine examination results next week. In an interview, ECZ acting public relations specialist Nicolas Nkhuwa said that the... […]

29 Jan 2021 | Stuart Lisulo

Inflation soars to 21.5%

THE annual rate of inflation has again jumped to 21.5 per cent in January, up from 19.2 per cent recorded in December, mainly induced by massive price increases in food items, the highest on record... […]

29 Jan 2021 | Tenson Mkhala

We’ll continue exposing those who mismanage public funds, vows AG

AUDITOR General Dick Sichembe has vowed that his office will continue to expose those who mismanage and abuse public funds. And USAID director in the office of the Democratic Rights and Governance Dr Nina Bowen... […]

29 Jan 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Mopani projected to hit 150,000 tonnes of copper/year after ZCCM-IH takeover – Musukwa

MINES and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa says Mopani Copper Mines is now projected to hit 150,000 tonnes of copper production per year following ZCCM-IH’s takeover from Glencore Plc. And Musukwa says an intensive search... […]

29 Jan 2021 | Diggers Editor

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28 Jan 2021 | Sishuwa Sishuwa

Class of 2020: Zambians who gravely disappointed last year – Part II

UN Resident Coordinator Coumba Mar Gadio Diplomats are international citizens. For the period they are in Zambia, they are actually Zambians. They are the eyes and ears of the world in Zambia. Their job is […]

28 Jan 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Zambia’s COVID-19 cases hit 50,319

HEALTH Minister Dr Jonas Chanda says the country has recorded 1,408 new COVID-19 cases out of 13,524 tests done in the last 24 hours and 17 deaths. Speaking at a media briefing, Thursday, Dr Chanda […]