Archive: 28 April 2023

28 Apr 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

Govt commiserates with gutted John Chinena market traders

CENTRAL Province Minister Credo Nanjuwa says several traders at John Chinena market in Chibombo have lost their merchandise following the fire incident on Wednesday. And President Hakainde Hichilema has assured that government will not let... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Use time for soccer in bars to discuss investment, UNILUS tells graduates

UNIVERSITY of Lusaka Vice Chancellor Prof Pinalo Chifwanakeni has advised graduates to utilise the time they spend watching football in bars or nightclubs, to form clubs where they can be discussing investment opportunities. And University... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Memories of Zambia’s fallen heroes are still fresh – Kalu

CHIPOLOPOLO legend Kalusha Bwalya says Zambia will always remain indebted to the Gabon Air Disaster fallen heroes as the country commemorates 30 years since their demise today. Today marks exactly 30 years since a Zambia... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Invest your NAPSA partial withdrawals – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has encouraged beneficiaries of the NAPSA partial withdrawals to consider investing their money. And Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri says the construction of a fertiliser company will bring an end to people... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Esther Chisola

81-year-old who was prosecuted for drug trafficking sues state

THE 81-year-old man who was acquitted by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court of drug trafficking charges has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking damages for his arrest, detention and prosecution. Tie Mwape, who has cited the Attorney... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Locals and foreign investors are expressing interest to venture into power production – Govt

COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says a lot of local and foreign investors with available financing have expressed interest to venture into Zambia’s power generation. And Mulenga says the electric battery manufacturing venture... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Diggers Editor

KK lives in us, and so do our fallen soccer stars

APRIL 28 is such a special day in Zambia. From the sporting side, this is the day when Zambia woke up to the horror of losing an entire national soccer team in a plane crash.... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Njobvu wins a gold medal at ASA Grand Prix

ZAMBIA’s sensational female 400 meters runner Rhoda Njobvu says she is hungry for more success after winning a gold medal at the ongoing ASA Athletics Grand Prix continental tour challenge in Botswana. Njobvu clocked 52.25... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll be more than happy to face Lungu in 2026 – Batuke

UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party will be happy to face former president Edgar Lungu in 2026. And Imenda has urged Lungu not to shun any activities which are planned for Kenneth Kaunda... […]

28 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation hits double digits

THE annual inflation rate for April 2023 has increased to 10.2 percent from the 9.9 percent recorded in March 2023. Zambia’s inflation rate dropped below 10 percent for the first time in almost three years... […]