Archive: 23 November 2022

23 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

I ask myself whether those who question HH’s trips are okay ‘upstairs’ – Kasanda

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says President Hakainde Hichilema will no doubt bounce back in 2026 because the new dawn government is about to fulfill all its campaign promises. And Kasanda says she sometimes wonders... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Bishop Phiri rebukes opportunistic politicians

NDOLA Diocese Catholic Bishop Benjamin Phiri says catholic politicians are a big disappointment because they temporarily forget about God when in office and only start trekking back to church after being removed from power. And... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Parley committee hears how WARMA irregularly purchased office buildings at K25m

THE Committee on Parastatal Bodies has heard that the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) purchased two office buildings worth K25 million using a 24-month payment plan which is not backed by law. According to the... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Pemba man commits suicide after killing wife, mother-in-law and 3 others

A 74-YEAR-OLD Pemba man has committed suicide after killing his wife, mother-in-law, and two others by settling ablaze the house they were sleeping in. Before killing himself, the 74-year-old also shot at three people who... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Govt launches risk management guidelines

GOVERNMENT has launched risk management guidelines for the public sector aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and good governance in the management of public resources. And Germany’s ambassador to Zambia Anne Wagner-Mitchel says implementation of risk... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Esther Chisola

Ex-banker gets 5 yrs for theft of K526,400

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a 37-year-old former banker to five years imprisonment with hard labour for theft by servant involving K526, 400. In a statement, Tuesday, Drug Enforcement Commission Public Relations... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Diggers Editor

PwC audited OP’s Zamtroop account, what’s the fuss about Grant Thornton?

WE continue to look at the arguments that are being advanced by members of the opposition against the move by the government to contract Grant Thornton to audit the Zambian security wings. As we stated... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Zambia’s mining sector will expand after debt restructuring, predicts EIU

THE Economic Intelligence Unit’s report on Zambia has projected that the country’s mining sector will expand rapidly after the debt restructuring deal is reached. According to the latest EIU report, revenue was expected to rise... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Lifuka lists past bogus defence contracts as he nods Grant Thornton audit

GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says it’s not unusual for security wings to be audited by private audit firms, arguing that even the US defence, which has more secrets, has been subjected to that. Lifuka argues... […]

23 Nov 2022 | Esther Chisola

Pathologist fails to confirm whether Nsama, Kaunda were killed by same bullet

A STATE pathologist has told the Lusaka High Court that he is not sure whether State prosecutor Nsama Chipyoka and UPND sympathiser Joseph Kaunda were killed by the same bullet. This is a matter in... […]