Archive: 29 March 2022

29 Mar 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

HH appoints Judge Nyambe, lawyer Muleza to JCC

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Judge Prisca Nyambe and lawyer Chad Muleza as members of the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC), subject to ratification by the National Assembly. According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson... […]

29 Mar 2022 | Agnes Musonda Munalula

The Patriarchy and War: The Unfinished Business in the Struggle for the Emancipation of Women!

As the curtains close on the month of March, 2022, we bid farewell to a month dedicated to celebrating women. Sadly, this year the wars in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Northern Nigeria, Somali, Ukraine, Yemen, […]

29 Mar 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia must revert to majority ownership of mines – Sichinga

FORMER Commerce Minister Bob Sichinga says all natural resources must be controlled by the state, as long as they are not stealing. In an interview, Friday, Sichinga said Zambia should revert to majority ownership of... […]

29 Mar 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Cost of living hasn’t escalated because of new govt – Mweetwa

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the escalating cost of living cannot be attributed to the change of government. In an interview Mweetwa said the cost of living had been escalating over years because of the... […]

29 Mar 2022 | Diggers Reporter

Muslim Community, IK Charitable Trust donate to 35 health facilities in S/P

THE Muslim Community in partnership with IK Charitable Trust has donated assorted medical equipment to 35 health facilities in Southern Province. Handing over the donated items to Southern Province permanent secretary Namani Monze, IK Charitable […]

29 Mar 2022 | Julia Malunga

Pain we shall suffer short-term is foundation needed as we build stable economy – State House

PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says the pain citizens will suffer in the short-term is foundation needed as government works towards building a much stable, sustainable and productive economy for everyone. In an interview, Bwalya said... […]

29 Mar 2022 | Julia Malunga

It’s wrong for parastatal bodies to purchase vehicles on a regular basis – Andyford

PEOPLE’S Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says it is wrong for parastatal companies to purchase vehicles on a regular basis, especially now that the economy is not performing well. The Workers’ Compensation Fund... […]

29 Mar 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Govt will restrict number of active mining rights one can hold – Kabuswe

MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government will soon issue an SI which will restrict the number of active mining rights one can hold at a given time, revealing that some people are... […]

29 Mar 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

UPND doesn’t seem to understand full magnitude of corruption – Lifuka

GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says UPND is sending mixed signals in the fight against corruption as they do not seem to understand the full magnitude of the problem. Meanwhile, Lifuka says while UPND was ready... […]

29 Mar 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Drug abuse problem is rampant, needs urgent solution – DEC

DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Mary Chirwa says the problem of drug and substance abuse is rampant and needs an urgent solution. Speaking during the launch of a book written by former national planning... […]