Archive: 20 January 2023

20 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’re inspired by govt’s commitment to enforce rule of law – US envoy

UNITED States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says his country is inspired by the new dawn administration’s commitment to the enforcement and assurance of the rule of law. And Infrastructure and Urban Development Minister Charles... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

2,000MW power deal not feasible, our energy capacity can’t take it – Mulusa

FORMER minister of national planning and development Lucky Mulusa says the 2,000 megawatts power deal government signed with the United Arab Emirates is not feasible. Mulusa argues that there is no way the Zambian energy... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Esther Chisola

Lubinda doesn’t own property in Kingsland, he didn’t finish paying – witness

A PROPERTY consultant at Kingsland City has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that Given Lubinda doesn’t own the property in Kingsland City as he only made a partial payment. Racheal Chiumya, 44 was... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We thank UPND if they credit us for making Zambia food secure – PF

FORMER agriculture minister Michael Katambo says ‘it’s a big thank you’ if the UPND government is able to acknowledge that the country is food secure because of PF’s work. Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri recently disclosed... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Media Associations gear up for pure self regulation

MISA Zambia National Director Austin Kayanda says journalists need regulation but the same should not compromise their autonomy and ability to play their role in society. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Media Associations... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Come and invest, we want wealth creation for our citizens, govt tells investors

GOVERNMENT has urged investors at the ongoing World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to partner with Zambians and invest in energy, mining, among other sectors. And Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

2022 saw fiscal discipline – BAZ

BANKERS Association of Zambia (BAZ) Chief Executive Officer Leonard Mwanza says the government managed to restore fiscal discipline in 2022. In an interview, Mwanza said this resulted in banks operating in a stable environment. “So... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

HH’s trips are serious, PF it was ‘party after party’ – Milupi

INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing, and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says every international trip undertaken by President Hakainde Hichilema is calculated to ensure economic growth. Commenting on remarks by PF acting president Given Lubinda that President Hichilema... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Diggers Editor

We’re set for self-media regulation, but crooks will fight it

OVER the years, the media has taken a bashing from members of the public, especially politicians who feel the industry has lost touch with professionalism. They say the media is no longer objective. Others say... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt announces reduction of load shedding hours to 8

GOVERNMENT has announced a reduction in the hours of load shedding from the initial 12 hours to 8 hours a day. During a media briefing yesterday, acting Minister of Energy Douglas Syakalima said the development... […]