Archive: 26 November 2024

26 Nov 2024 | Zondiwe Mbewe

DEC recovers diverted FISP inputs, cracks down on drug trafficking syndicate

THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Kapiri Mposhi has intercepted a shipment of psychotropic drugs following an intelligence report from concerned members of the public. The report revealed that the drugs, originating from the Democratic... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Ngosa Chalwe

Copper Queens favourites to lift WAfCON – Kamanga

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga says the Copper Queens are among the leading contenders for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) set for Morocco next year. Last week, Zambia learnt... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Fire guts KTH’s main kitchen

KITWE Teaching Hospital (KTH) says it experienced a fire incidence at approximately 04:56 AM on Monday which broke out from the hospital’s main kitchen. KTH Public Relations Officer Hellen Hitima says no patient, staff member... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Angela Muchinshi

Lungu should stop trying to gain political ground from everything govt does – Milupi

INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says former president Edgar Lungu should stop imagining that he can gain political mileage out of everything that government does. Recently, the police service disclosed that it was... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Mwiche Nalwimba

I’ll not go to prison over Mopani deal – Kabuswe

MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says he will not go to prison over the sale of Mopani Copper Mines to International Resource Holding (IRH) because the deal was decided by government, not... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Diggers Editor

“Mopani deal was signed by criminals who were only interested in their bellies”

THE controversy surrounding the sale of Mopani Copper Mines to International Resource Holdings (IRH) continues to dominate national discourse, with industry experts warning that Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe and Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha could face... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Govt has made progress in domestic revenue collection this year – PwC

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PwC) Zambia has noted that government has made progress in domestic revenue collection in the first half of 2024. In addition, PwC Zambia says the debt restructuring process has provided greater certainty regarding the... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Precious Daka

500 votes in ward polls show that Zambians see a future in Citizens First, UKA – Kalaba

CITIZEN First leader Harry Kalaba says the recent by-election results in Iyaya and Dilika Wards are a testament to the fact that his party, under the umbrella of UKA, has made significant strides in winning... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Hamududu endorses HH for 2026, as his veep resigns

PARTY for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) vice-president Kasote Singogo has resigned from both his position and the party, a day after his president Highvie Hamududu endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema for 2026. Speaking on the... […]

26 Nov 2024 | Chamuka Shalubala

National power blackout unacceptable – Lungu

FORMER president Edgar Lungu says the national power blackout experienced on Sunday night is a clear manifestation of how Zesco has been driven into complete ruin by the “New Doom” government. In a statement, Monday,... […]