Archive: 18 August 2022

18 Aug 2022 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Socialist Party resolves to back Bowman, Malanji in by-elections

SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says his party has resolved to support PF candidates in the upcoming Kabushi and Kwacha by-elections. Speaking during a media briefing, Wednesday, Dr M’membe said his party would not... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

I also wasn’t sure of free education, but it has come to pass – Masebo

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says many people doubted the free education policy, admitting that she also wasn’t sure but President Hakainde Hichilema’s commitment made it possible to achieve it. And Masebo says today’s generation of... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF properly looked after 2 former heads of state, UPND failing to take care of 1 – Kampyongo

FORMER home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo says the break-in which occurred at former president Edgar Lungu’s residence raises a lot of questions because, under PF, such never happened despite having two former heads of state... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

ACC warns, cautions Lusambo for bribing Kabushi voters in 2021

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recorded a warn and caution statement from former Kabushi member of parliament Bowman Lusambo over allegations of bribing voters in Kabushi constituency during the August 12, 2021 general elections. And... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Former NHIMA DG sues for wrongful dismissal

FORMER NHIMA Director General James Kapesa, who was fired by the new board on the basis that his contract was illegal because he was ill-qualified for the role, has sued the authority for wrongful termination,... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Wynter asks UPND SG to provide proof of payment for ZAF helicopter

ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba has given UPND secretary general Batuke Imenda a one-week ultimatum to provide proof of payment for the ZAF helicopter he used to fly to Kasama during President Hakainde Hichilema’s tour... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Judge Kafunda denies defaming Clerk: “I was duty bound to disclose information to CJ”

HIGH Court Judge Charles Kafunda has denied defaming and injuring the reputation of a Clerk of Court, Mulape Jila, arguing that her purported claims against him are misconceived and entirely unfounded. This is a matter... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Witness narrates DEC shoot out: “drug dealer hid gun pa chinena, pulled it during interrogation”

DRUG Enforcement Commission officers were forced to scamper in all directions on Monday after a drug dealer identified as Ali Muvundo pulled out a hidden gun from his undergarment and threatened to shoot the interrogators... […]

18 Aug 2022 | Roland Kalangu

Lifting of mask wearing in 22 districts will encourage vaccination – ZMA

THE Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has hailed the Ministry of Health’s decision to lift the wearing of masks in 22 districts, saying this will encourage other areas to work harder. On Monday, Health Minister Sylvia […]

18 Aug 2022 | Diggers Editor

Lungu’s links to Ndozo Lodge and the hunt for Valden Findlay

When we see the arrest of Ndozo Lodges proprietor Mr Chrint Sichamba, his wife Eudora Nambela and son David, who have been charged for corruption involving over K781 million and more than US$10 million, we... […]