Archive: 8 November 2022

8 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Release the data you have on me, Milupi challenges Fr Mulenga

MINISTER of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Charles Milupi has challenged Catholic Priest Fr Godwin Mulenga to disclose what he has on him, saying he is ready to face the law if he committed any... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Timothy Kaumba

Lightning kills father, daughter in Kitwe

A MAN and his daughter have died in Kitwe’s Chantete Ward while his wife and two other children escaped with minor burns after they were struck by lightning. The incident is reported to have happened... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

There’s been an impact on citizens’ livelihoods since we took over – Tayali

TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says PF wants to distract Zambians from the huge successes being scored by his government by playing cheap politics. In an interview, Tayali said there had been an impact... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

Most PF presidential aspirants are prison-bound, it can be hard managing party from prison – Kavindele

FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says it will be a tricky situation if the new PF president is sent to prison, seeing that most contenders are facing corruption charges. Among those vying for the PF presidency,... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

PAC hears how ZRA irregularly awarded CBU tender to develop online tax platform at K90m

THE Public Accounts Committee yesterday sent away the Ministry of Finance and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) for failure to submit adequate documentation as they responded to queries highlighted in the latest Auditor General’s report.... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

UNZA Unions demand appointment of substantive University Council, payment of gratuities

A CONSORTIUM of unionised University of Zambia workers has given government a 60-day ultimatum to pay the over K600 million arrears owed to serving and retired university staff. The unions have also asked government to... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ll have a pool of entrepreneurs, says Commerce Minister as PACRA registers over 36,000 new businesses

MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says he is optimistic that in the coming years, Zambia will have a pool of entrepreneurs with good investments and sustainable livelihoods. The Patents and Companies Registration... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Esther Chisola

Govt condemns beating of Petauke journalist by “some people”

GOVERNMENT has condemned the attack on PASME FM Radio by “some people” in Petauke district, saying it expects the law to take its course against the perpetrators. On Friday last week, Petauke journalist, Lovemore Phiri... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Esther Chisola

Tasila Tembo’s alleged killer found with case to answer

THE Lusaka High Court has found Zambia Army Officer Lieutenant Nigel Mwaba, who is accused of murdering his lover Dr Tasila Tembo with a case to answer. Meanwhile, the arresting officer has testified that he... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Diggers Editor

Zesco misled HH, load-shedding didn’t end

ON July 27, 2022, President Hichilema told the nation that his government had succeeded to end load-shedding in less than a year of being elected. Speaking when commissioning the Kalene Hills Factory, President Hichilema said... […]