Archive: 23 March 2023

23 Mar 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Zambia has failed to deliver on democracy, claims PF

PF vice-president Given Lubinda has wondered why the country was chosen to co-host the democracy summit, claiming that it has failed to deliver on democracy. During a media briefing, Wednesday, Lubinda said the rule of... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

I’ll sue Munir – Milupi

INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says he is putting together a legal team to challenge APNAC Secretary General Munir Zulu’s corruption allegations in court. And Finance and National Planning counterpart Dr Situmbeko... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Diggers Editor

Mini-skirt power

23 Mar 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Grant to debut with AFCON qualification on the line

CHIPOLOPOLO will play Lesotho in the first leg of their 2023 AFCON qualifier at 18:00 hours today, and coach Avram Grant is optimistic of success on his debut. Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium will host the... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Heroes, OYDC rehab will commence on Monday – Chileshe

MINISTRY of Sports Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe says the Ministry of Justice has approved the contract to rehabilitate the National Heroes Stadium and OYDC-Zambia running tracks ahead of the Confederation of African athletics (CAA) Under-18... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Young Pharaohs outwit U23 Chipolopolo

THE Zambia Under-23’s hopes of qualifying for the 2023 AFCON hang in balance after the team put up a tame showing against Egypt in Cairo last night. The Junior Chipolopolo lost 2-0 at the 30th... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Esther Chisola

Court sets judgement date in Chimese, Chungu case

LUSAKA Magistrate Nsunge Chanda has set May 2, 2023, as date for judgement in the matter in which former Zambia Air Force (ZAF) commander Eric Chimese is jointly charged with Chita Lodge Director James Chungu.... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Ongoing investigations at MOF won’t affect IMF talks – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the ongoing investigations at the Ministry of Finance will not affect talks with the IMF. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance has announced that an IMF Mission... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Debt restructuring will positively impact Kwacha – PwC

PRICEWATER Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner Andrew Chibuye says the conclusion of Zambia’s debt restructuring process will trigger the Kwacha’s appreciation in the short to medium term. And ZANACO Chief Risk Officer Mutisunge Zulu says... […]

23 Mar 2023 | Diggers Editor

Actually, we need a Commission of Inquiry into Defence Contracts

CLAIMS by former defence minister Davies Chama that those who are being arrested on corruption allegations relating to the procurement of the Gulfstream presidential jet are being persecuted, cannot pass without comment. The former minister... […]