Archive: 31 January 2023

31 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Tenants who fail to pay rent fueling debate to reverse sale of Compensation House – WCFCB

WORKERS’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) says the debate against the sale of Compensation House in Kitwe is being triggered by tenants who cannot pay rent. In its notice of sale, WCFCB is inviting bids for... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Our infrastructure collapsing due to poor maintenance – Zesco

ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube has admitted that the utility company has not maintained its infrastructure well, which is why some of it is collapsing during the rainy season. In an interview, Ncube, however,... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia should avoid debt traps – IMF boss

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says Zambia should be cautious of external shocks that could potentially slow down the world economy. And Georgieva has advised Zambia not to fall into the debt trap like before... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Roland Kalangu

Land is critical, if you don’t handle it properly, you can bring confusion – Muchima

LANDS and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima says land is critical and it can bring confusion if not handled properly. And Muchima says UPND cadres were not treated well and can be given priority if... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

PF suspends Miles, halts campaigns for party presidency

ACTING PF president Given Lubinda has announced Miles Sampa’s suspension from the party’s central committee for a period of six weeks, following his Friday press briefing. And Lubinda says the party has halted campaigns for... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Enact ATI bill, don’t use our failure to do it as an excuse, PF tells govt

LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has urged the UPND government to enact the Access to Information Bill, saying it shouldn’t use the PF’s failure to do it as an excuse. In an... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

It’s asking for too much to expect UPND to correct mistakes in 16 months – Milupi

INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has insisted that it will be asking for too much to expect the UPND to correct past mistakes within 16 months of being in power. Milupi has,... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Diggers Editor

It’s Déjà vu – Kandolo and roller meal economic solutions

ONCE again, social media has been lit by yet another controversial statement from a top government official. Her Honour the Vice-President, madam Mutale Nalumango has taken a bashing from netizens after she urged underprivileged Zambians... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Diggers Editor

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31 Jan 2023 | Zondiwe Mbewe

HH off to Namibia for SADC meeting

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will be travelling to Namibia today to attend an emergency Extraordinary SADC Organ Troika Summit. In a statement yesterday, Minister of... […]