Archive: 21 April 2022

21 Apr 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Namwala Priest shot himself dead after receiving strange call – Police

SOUTHERN Province acting commanding officer Alfred Nawa has confirmed that Catholic Priest Kenan Chibawe has shot himself dead. In an interview, Thursday, Nawa said the incident happened on April 21, 2022 around 10:30 hours when […]

21 Apr 2022 | Charity Kauseni

Don’t go overboard as you enjoy freedom of expression – IG

INSPECTOR General of Police Lemmy Kajoba has cautioned citizens against going overboard as they enjoy their freedom of expression, saying doing so would be tantamount to committing an offence. In a statement, Wednesday, Kajoba said […]

21 Apr 2022 | Diggers Editor

Here is how nonsensical the Millingo immunity deal is

ZAMBIANS are furious. They cannot believe what they are seeing and hearing. The revelation and claim by a suspected criminal that he was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for practically nothing, has left citizens,... […]

21 Apr 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Govt owes Evelyn College K99m, Principal tells Mutati

EVELYN Hone College principal Cephas Chabu says the government owes the institution over K90 million. Speaking to Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati when he toured the institution, Wednesday, Chabu revealed that a further […]

21 Apr 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Allegations that former ward councillor bought a bank lacked substance – ACC

THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it has closed a case in which it was investigating a former ward councillor who was alleged to have bought a bank because the allegations lacked substance. And the Commission says […]

21 Apr 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

I’ve joined UPND because they’re speaking my language of peace – Kelvin Sampa

FORMER Kasama Central PF member of parliament Kelvin Sampa has joined the UPND, saying the ruling party is speaking his language. Speaking in Kasama, Sampa, who was received by Vice-President Mutale Nalumango and UPND national […]

21 Apr 2022 | Julia Malunga

AG highlights importance of independent contract managers

ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says having independent contract managers for construction projects can solve a lot of issues. In an interview, Kabesha said contract managers could ensure that projects were on schedule. “What appears to […]

21 Apr 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Shoprite runs out of onion

SHOPRITE country general manager Charles Bota says all their stores have run out of onion countrywide, adding that local farmers only manage to meet demand in terms of quality and volume during the onion season. […]

21 Apr 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Local contractors must build capacity to handle big projects – RDA

ROAD Development Agency (RDA) acting director communications and corporate affairs Anthony Mulowa says although the future is bright for local contractors to handle big projects, they need to grow their capacity. In an interview, Tuesday, […]

21 Apr 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Cholera outbreak worries marketeers

ZAMBIA National Marketers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) president Mupila Kameya says the outbreak of Cholera poses a threat to marketeers because hygiene standards in most markets are “pathetic”. In an interview, Tuesday, Kameya said the government […]