Archive: 5 December 2023

5 Dec 2023 | Diggers Correspondent

Police nab Lsk man for attempting to kill ex-wife

POLICE in Chawama have apprehended and detained a 32-year-old man for attempting to kill his former wife after accusing her of being a prostitute. Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga disclosed in a statement that the... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Philip Chisalu and Precious Daka

We’ve registered 27 families of trapped Chingola miners – Govt

COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo has revealed that 27 families have come forward with the names of their loved ones believed to be among those trapped at the Seseli Mine in Chingola. And Matambo says government... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Timing is wrong for hefty compensations – Mumba

KANTANSHI PF member of parliament Anthony Mumba says it’s worrying that the state is awarding individuals hefty compensations at a time when Zambians are faced with the high cost of living. Commenting on the recent... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Prudence Chota

Denying your spouse access to your money is also GBV – Gender PS

GENDER division Permanent Secretary Mainga Kabika says although most people link Gender Based Violence to fights between a couple, even denying your spouse access to finances is a form of GBV. And Kabika has insisted... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We can’t celebrate Mopani deal without knowing conditions – PF MP

WUSAKILE PF member of parliament Pavyuma Kalobo says he will only celebrate the Mopani deal once government reveals the conditions surrounding it. Last week, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo said the opposition, especially the Patriotic Front,... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

LCC will continue demolishing illegal structures – Nkombo

LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says the Lusaka City Council will continue demolishing illegal and temporary structures in the Central Business District. Nkombo says the demolitions will serve as an example of... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Zambia will be the sub region’s pride once new CDH equipment is installed – Govt

MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Lishimpi says the advanced equipment which government has procured for the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) will make Zambia a pride of the region once installed. And... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Laura Musukwa

6 vehicles in road accident at Kapilingozi Hills

POLICE in Chirundu have recorded a serious Road Traffic Accident involving six vehicles which occurred on Sunday afternoon along Chirundu-Kafue Road at Kapilingozi Hills. The accident left some passengers seriously injured, among them three juveniles.... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Prolonged debt restructuring may affect implementation of 2024 budget – ZiCA

THE Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZiCA) says the implementation and execution of the 2024 national budget may be affected by the prolonged debt restructuring process. ZiCA president Yande Siame Mwenye says the implications of... […]

5 Dec 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

It’s Lungu killing PF not UPND – Miles

PF faction president Miles Sampa says former president Edgar Lungu is the one killing the Patriotic Front and not UPND. And Sampa says Lungu is the biggest stooge around as he only reads statements written... […]