Archive: 31 July 2023

31 Jul 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Police nab Rockview Law student for stabbing colleague

POLICE in Lusaka have arrested a 23-year-old Law student of Rockview University for stabbing his fellow student. In a statement, Monday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the victim, Kelvin Mwale, also 23 was stabled using... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Immigration apprehends over 650 in Lsk

THE Department of Immigration has apprehended over 650 persons of different nationalities in a clean-up operation in Lusaka. In a statement, Monday, Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the operation mainly targeted... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

TIZ gets first female president

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has announced the election of Priscilla Chansa as its new Chapter president and chairperson of the Board of Directors. In a statement, Monday, TIZ executive director Maurice Nyambe said TIZ also... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

We’ll be doubting Thomas until ATI bill is enacted – Fr Muyebe

CSOs Access To Information Coalition Chairperson Fr Alex Muyebe says he will remain a doubting Thomas not until the Access to Information Bill is finally enacted into law. Last week, Cabinet approved in principle the... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Isaac Mwaipopo and Elijah Mumba

Leveraging Manganese and Gold Mining for Zambia’s Economic Growth and Job Creation

In this week’s Monday Opinion, we look at the potential of Zambia’s mining sector, specifically focusing on the viability of manganese and gold mining to drive economic growth and job creation. The mining sector has […]

31 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’re making money from the mealie meal ZNS is exporting to Congo – Lufuma

DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the Zambia National Service Eagle branded mealie meal labeled “for export” is being imported from South Africa for purposes of exporting to Congo. Lufuma says government is not only making... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Diggers Correspondent

We won’t hesitate to take action against Zesco for poor performance, cautions ERB

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says Zesco did not meet various performance targets which were set for the years 2020 to 2022, among them targets for new customer connections as well as financial performance. And... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Copper Queens face Costa Rica dead rubber fixture

THE Women’s national team seeks an uplifting end to their debut FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign this morning in Hamilton, New Zealand when they face fellow winless side Costa Rica in their final Group C... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Current mood of despair is forcing people to look for alternative leadership – Mpombo

FORMER defence minister George Mpombo claims that the prevailing mood of despair is forcing people to look for alternative leadership, hence calls for former president Edgar Lungu’s political comeback. In an interview, Mpombo said despite... […]

31 Jul 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

People will regret having taken their NAPSA partial, insists Simukoko

FORMER labour minister Joyce Simukoko says the high percentage of men who have accessed their partial withdraw compared to women can be attributed to lack of information about the process on the part of females.... […]