Archive: 14 July 2023

14 Jul 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Govt, HRC condemn detention of 8-year-old boy

COMMUNITY Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba says it is unheard of that police can detain an eight-year-old child in a cell with other criminals. And Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha says his office has... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Our Kwacha will keep fluctuating, it’s not anchored on actual productivity – Chizonde

ECONOMIST Bright Chizonde says the local currency will continue to be unstable because it still remains subject to sentiments and investor confidence instead of being anchored on actual productivity. And Economist Trevor Hambayi says there... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Zambia draws Morocco in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

ZAMBIA has been drawn against 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws which were held in Abidjan Ivory Coast yesterday. Zambia is in Group E alongside Morocco, Niger, Congo Brazzaville,... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

There’s no persecution, be happy that you are being taken to court – Kabesha

ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says there is no political persecution of PF members, adding that they should just be happy that their cases are in the courts of law. And Kabesha says it is a... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

HH is a selfless leader – AUC Chairperson

AFRICAN Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has described President Hakainde Hichilema as a selfless leader committed to uplifting the economic standards of Africa. Mahamat says President Hichilema’s speech in Paris at the just ended... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Diggers Editor

You cannot hide proceeds of crime behind immunity

“THEY have failed to lift [former] president Edgar Lungu’s immunity because they don’t have the numbers in Parliament. Looking at how brutal they are, if they had numbers, they were going to lift the immunity.... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

They plan to arrest Esther Lungu for aggravated robbery today – PF

PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Raphael Nakacinda says the party is aware of a directive that has allegedly been issued to have former First Lady Esther Lungu arrested today and charged with aggravated robbery. And... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Every ngwee collected from toll gates is invested in the road sector – Musokotwane

FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia would have had a different facelift if it was the UPND government that borrowed US$10 billion for the road sector. And Dr Musokotwane says K793 million was collected... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Esther Chisola

Munir walks to freedom as court discharges bench warrant

LUSAKA Magistrate Silvia Munyinya has discharged the bench warrant issued against Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu in his capacity as Kaizer Zulu’s surety. Magistrate Munyinya issued a bench warrant against Munir last month... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Dick resigned to protect integrity of AG’s office – Lawyer

FORMER Auditor General Dr Dick Sichembe’s lawyer James Mataliro says his client’s resignation from his position is not an admission to the corruption allegations levelled against him by ACC. And Mataliro says the Commission shouldn’t... […]