Archive: 2 May 2024

2 May 2024 | Diggers Editor

2 May 2024 | Godfrey Dube

It’s important for Arrows to remain focused as we chase a double – Mbewe

RED Arrows Coach Chisi Mbewe says his team needs to focus to win the MTN Super League and Absa Cup double. Mbewe says it will be an honour to guide the Zambia Air Force (ZAF)... […]

2 May 2024 | Godfrey Dube

Govt has intervened to resolve FAZ wrangles – PS

THE Ministry of Sports says it has intervened in an attempt to resolve conflicts at Football House. Ministry of Sports Permanent Secretary, Kangwa Chileshe, says government will soon make an announcement on the outcome of... […]

2 May 2024 | Godfrey Dube

We’re expecting good results from relay teams – Chileshe

MINISTRY of Sports Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe has urged the relay teams to give their best ahead of the Bahamas World Championships that swing into action this weekend. According to the World Athletics latest rankings,... […]

2 May 2024 | Diggers Editor

Chiefs must stop depending on political handouts if their voice is to be respected

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he sees a bit of unhappiness from chiefs because his government does not give out tusaka twa ndalama when visiting the traditional leaders. The President says he doesn’t take that approach... […]

2 May 2024 | Taonga Tembo

Zumani and another sue State for malicious prosecution, demand over K230m

FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Chris Zumani Zimba and his co-accused in the gassing case, Portipher Gwai, have sued the State in the Lusaka High Court, demanding K233,780,000 compensation for their arrest, detention, and... […]

2 May 2024 | Precious Daka

Haabazoka projects continued rise in cost of living

ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka says Zambia is likely to continue experiencing a high cost of living as the local currency has unfortunately failed to stabilise or fall below the K20 barrier. And Haabazoka says government’s decision... […]

2 May 2024 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Govt should address hunger situation, otherwise voters will die before 2026 – UPND MP

SESHEKE UPND member of parliament Romeo Kang’ombe says if the hunger situation in his constituency and surrounding areas is not addressed, voters will die before 2026. And Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) representative Makai... […]

2 May 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Esther is a nice woman, but where did Lungu get his wealth, wonders Kavindele

FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says while he feels sorry for former First Lady Esther Lungu, her husband needs to explain how, as a candidate who couldn’t even afford to pay for his nomination, he became... […]

2 May 2024 | Barnabas Zulu

NHIMA account in red because of private sector abuse – Masebo

MINISTER of Health Sylvia Masebo says the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) bank account has no money because the scheme is abused by the private sector which overcharges patients. Speaking during the commemoration of... […]