Archive: 3 November 2022

3 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

We don’t tell lies, when we promise something, we’ll do it – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged Mwense residents to vote for the UPND candidate in the upcoming council chairperson by-election in order to see development, saying his government doesn’t tell lies. Drumming up support for Stephen... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We have enough maize, no one can die of hunger until 2024- Phiri

AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says the country has enough maize stock such that even if there was no harvest in the coming season, no one can die of hunger until 2024. But agriculture economist Edify... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

Fill leadership gap at ECZ so that we can hold it accountable, Kampyongo tells Govt

SHIWANG’ANDU PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo has called on government to quickly fill up the leadership vacancies at ECZ to ensure accountability at the institution. Debating the budget allocation for the Electoral Commission of... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’re putting security measures to address rising numbers of junkies – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it has put in place security measures to address the rising number of groupings commonly known as “junkies” that are terrorising people in various parts of Lusaka. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Chanda justifies low COVID vaccine coverage during PF, “there was denial in early days”

FORMER Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda has attributed the low COVID-19 vaccination rate recorded during his tenure to skepticism amongst the public in the early days. During the celebration of Zambia’s attainment of over 70... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Cabinet to table re-gazettion of Forest 27

GOVERNMENT has announced that it will soon take to Cabinet, for approval, a proposal to re-gazette Forest 27. Addressing the media, Wednesday, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima said once the forest was re-gazetted,... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Esther Chisola

ERB sues Luapula Energy, demands over K200,000

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has dragged Luapula Energy Limited to court demanding payment of K244, 258.43, being outstanding statutory fees. The board is also seeking costs of and incidental to the proceedings, and any... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Diggers Editor

Some PF candidates are potential convicts already under arrest

PATRIOTIC Front national chairman Davies Chama has urged citizens to critically scrutinize people who offer themselves for public service, especially those aspiring for the highest office in the land. Mr Davies Chama says it’s important... […]

3 Nov 2022 | Diggers Editor

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3 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Opposition parties are weak and empty tins, they can’t compete with UPND- Kasanda

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says opposition parties in the country are weak, empty tins that can’t compete with UPND. And Kasanda says PF will never get back into government no matter how much it... […]