Archive: 2 August 2024

2 Aug 2024 | Taonga Tembo

Kabuswe opposes Kang’ombe’s proposal to adjust Mineral Regulation Commission Bill

KAMFINSA PF MP Christopher Kang’ombe has moved a motion to add a provision under Clause 12 of the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill National Assembly Bill Number One of 2024. However, Minister of Mines Paul Kabuswe... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Diggers Editor

Presidential term extension debate a no-go area, focus on fixing economy

IN the past few days, some UPND sympathisers have been calling for a proposed constitutional amendment to increase the tenure of office for President from five to seven years. These advocates of the presidential term... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Let ACC investigate Army, Defence, we won’t defend corrupt individuals – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it will leave it to the ACC to conclude investigations into alleged corruption in the Zambia Army and Ministry of Defence, adding that it would be folly to defend the transactions at this... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Taonga Tembo

Levy seeks injunction against Jay Jay, 3 others

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma has asked the Lusaka High Court for an injunction restraining Emmanuel Jay Banda and three others from continuing to make false defamatory statements against him and Trevor Mwiinde.... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Chamuka Shalubala

As Secretary to Cabinet, I’m proud of our good work over the last 3 years – Kangwa

SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says he is proud of the tremendous progress the civil service has achieved in the last three years under the new dawn government. Kangwa says the current crop of... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Taonga Tembo

IBA accountant applies for habeas corpus

AN accountant at the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has asked the Lusaka High Court to grant him leave to issue a writ of habeas corpus ad-subjiciendum, compelling Zambia Police Service to present him in court.... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Angela Muchinshi

Zambia is going through unprecedented times, says US envoy after donating relief maize

US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says the US government stands with the people of Zambia as they manage and mitigate the drought effects. And Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says the 2023/2024 crop forecasting survey revealed... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Mwenya Mofya

Kaaba’s revelations stand since he hasn’t apologised despite consent agreement – Musa

FORMER ACC board chairperson Musa Mwenye says Dr O’Brien Kaaba’s failure to apologise despite Solicitor General Marshal Muchende withdrawing the libel suit indicates that the former ACC commissioner stands by his revelations. And Mwenye says... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Munir is now a man – Speaker

LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu yesterday sparked laughter in the National Assembly when he questioned whether Vice-President Mutale Nalumango was in order not to congratulate him for not being suspended the entire session.... […]

2 Aug 2024 | Mwenya Mofya

Politicians must account for their actions as they seek God’s intervention – Fr Mukosa

LUFWANYAMA’S St Joseph Mission Parish Priest Fr Andrew Mukosa says politicians must account for their actions even as they seek God’s intervention to bring justice. Pambashe PF MP Ronald Chitotela, who was convicted last month... […]