Archive: 27 December 2023

27 Dec 2023 | Diggers Editor

Kakubo’s Resignation Sets an Important Precedent: Part 1

THERE are many things that can be said about the development involving former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honourable Stanely Kakubo. The scandal in which he has found himself in has many faces,... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba and Barnabas Zulu

Serenje accident claims 12 lives, as 16 die during Xmas holiday

TWELVE people have died while several others have sustained injuries following a fatal road traffic accident which occurred yesterday in Serenje district involving a bus and a truck. Meanwhile, police have revealed that 281 road... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

I am sorry, says Kakubo after resigning

FORMER minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Stanely Kakubo has apologised to President Hakainde Hichilema and Zambians over his private business transaction that has caused public outrage. Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Sean Tembo in court again for insulting HH

PATRIOTS for Economic Progress (PeP) president Sean Tembo has again been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly insulting President Hakainde Hichilema. Meanwhile, a Lusaka resident has also been dragged to court for using... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

OCiDA calls on CJ to handle PF matters himself to ensure timely hearing

OUR Civic Duty Association (OCIDA) says it is gravely concerned by the Judiciary’s conduct in politically sensitive cases involving the main opposition PF and Miles Sampa. The association has since appealed to Chief Justice Mumba... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Chinese demand US$893,200, Mercedes Benz from Kakubo

A KITWE based Chinese investor Zhang Lianan of Lianan Mining Ltd has written to former Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo demanding a total of US$893,200 and a Mercedes Benz after a foiled... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

2023 has been hard for us politically – Mweetwa

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says 2023 has been the most challenging year politically for government because the opposition gave them a good run for their money. Speaking when he featured on Prime TV’s “Oxygen... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

People are not broke, they’ve just become more responsible – Minister

TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says citizens no longer blow their money on Christmas celebrations because they have come to realise that it is just another date on their calendar. And Tayali says he... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Police want to raid Lungu’s house, claims Nakacinda

PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has alleged that there is an attempt by the police to raid and search former president Edgar Lungu’s house. But Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba says Nakacinda should... […]

27 Dec 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

God already gave us HH, it’s a shame that Lungu can talk about economy – Milupi

UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says it is shameful that former president Edgar Lungu can have the audacity to talk about an economy he destroyed. And Milupi says Lungu should not abuse God, further wondering... […]