Archive: 9 November 2023

9 Nov 2023 | Diggers Editor

We don’t hate Hon Kapala, we just want transparency in fuel contracts

FOR the past two weeks, we have been talking about the fuel supply scandal and how the Ministry of Energy has mishandled it. We have written about the irregularities associated with the awarding of contracts... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Philip Chisalu

HH commends FNB for donating to Kalikiliki Health Post

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has encouraged FNB Zambia and businesses to continue working hard and become successful in order to support social programmes. Speaking during the launch of the FNB Zambia Foundation which saw the bank... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Philip Chisalu

People don’t support govt’s decision to halt mining in Lower Zambezi – Feira MP

CARE for Nature Zambia has welcomed government’s move to uphold ZEMA’s decision to cancel the decision letter issued to Mwembeshi Resources Limited to conduct mining activities in the Lower Zambezi. But Feira PF member of... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Mopani, KCM have not been paying tax – MoF

THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning says Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines have not been declaring dividends for the past few years and have had challenges in meeting their tax obligations due to cash... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

“Alebwelelapo” syndrome is affecting govt projects, laments UPND MP

CHIKANKATA UPND member of parliament Jaqueline Sabao says the “alebwelelapo” agenda has negatively affected government projects as some workers in the civil service feel someone will bounce back. And Mansa Central PF member of parliament... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Investors shouldn’t only extract our minerals but process them here – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says foreign entities which come to invest in Zambia should not only extract minerals but also process them within the country to add value. And President Hichilema has expressed his appreciation to […]

9 Nov 2023 | Philip Chisalu

PDU unveils 9 priority interventions to deliver on UPND manifesto

THE Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) has unveiled nine priority interventions it intends to fast track in order to bring lasting benefits to citizens and deliver on the manifesto commitments of the UPND. These include; producing... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Public funds should be handled with maximum transparency, we’re watching – ACC

ANTI-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Tom Shamakamba says the commission is determined to protect and safeguard the much-needed resources for the benefit of the people. And ACC Board Vice Chairperson Irene Lamba says people managing... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Suspended MPs cry out: it’s unprecedented, they want to weaken us

LUKASHYA PF member of parliament George Chisanga has described his 30-day suspension and that of 16 others as unprecedented, saying they won’t sit back and watch as the Speaker abrogates the Constitution. And former Leader... […]

9 Nov 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Vedanta’s takeover of KCM should result in increased copper production – CTPD

CENTRE for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says the announcement of the official signing of agreements between government and Vedanta Resources is not something to be very excited about until it is executed in a... […]