Simon Manda, PhD

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The Perils of Elitism in Zambian Politics and Economics
By Simon Manda, PhD on October 14, 2019
This feature argues that tendencies to curtail comments on the Zambia economy by some social commentators highlight a worrying trend of possibilities of elitism in....
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Witch doctor burns boy in botched healing procedure
By Diggers Correspondent on October 11, 2019
Police in Mansa District have arrested a traditional healer who allegedly burnt a 15-year-old boy’s thighs and penis with a brazier after a ‘healing’ process....
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Mopani in major reshuffles as Glencore shakes up operations
By Martin Musunka on October 7, 2019
Glencore Plc, a British–Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company, is massively restructuring its Zambian subsidiary, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, with the termination of acting....
Cops save referee from lynching after delayed decision on controversial goal
By By Tim Zulu and Abraham Kalito on October 7, 2019
Kabwe-based referee Peter Sichiondwa on Saturday took close to 30 minutes to decide whether or not a controversial incident had resulted into a goal. In....
AfCON draw tough – Chambeshi
By Mazuba Muleya on October 4, 2019
Under-23 national team coach Beston Chambeshi has described the Africa Cup of Nations draw as tough. Zambia has been drawn in group A against defending....
No Brandy this weekend, it’s SWV instead
By Felix Kashweka on October 4, 2019
Grammy award-winner Brandy will not headline the 2019 Stanbic Music Festival tonight. The US mega star has decided to pull out at the last minute....
Zesco out to “suck water” from Tanganyika
By Tim Zulu on October 4, 2019
As the Kariba waters keep dropping at supersonic speed, Zesco Malàiti Rangers Coach Wilson Mwale is upbeat that the trend will be reversed with a....
FAZ implores U17 women’s team to remain focused
By Mazuba Muleya on October 3, 2019
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has implored the under-17 women national team to remain focused. Zambia settled for the 2019 Council of Southern African....
Daka says trip to Anfield “a dream come true”
By Mazuba Muleya on October 2, 2019
Chipolopolo striker Patson Daka has described his trip to Anfield Stadium in England as a dream come true. Daka, who is part of the Austrian....
Chingola magistrate sets Oct 9 for ruling in Chinese ‘illegal drilling’ case
By Daniel Chansa on October 2, 2019
The Chingola Magistrates’ Court has set October 9, 2019 as date for a ruling in a case where a Chinese national, Liang Bin Giang, is....
Don’t use the pulpit to settle scores with govt, Sinda DC tells clergy
By Zindikilani Banda in Sinda on October 2, 2019
Sinda District Commissioner Paradious Sakala has called on the clergy not to use the pulpit to settle differences with government, but rather sit and quietly....
Ministers shouldn’t abuse 20% subcontracting policy – Lungu
By Daniel Chansa on September 30, 2019
President Edgar Lungu says it is serious corruption for ministers to abuse the 20 percent subcontracting obligation all foreign contractors are supposed to adhere to.....
Eating expired products making us sick, complains chieftainess Nyanje
By Zindikilani Banda in Sinda on September 30, 2019
Chieftainess Nyanje of the Nsenga people in Sinda says it could be possible that some illnesses among residents in the area are due to consumption....
Vaccinate to Eliminate: Rabies kills, kill rabies!
By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on September 30, 2019
28th September is World Rabies Day. It takes place each year on this date, the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur who, with the....
K31,510.68 winnings boost Lundazi farmer’s rainy season preparations
By Diggers Correspondent on September 28, 2019
Keeping aside a few Kwacha for a rainy day is a wise old saying that Davies Banda should have little trouble sticking to after turning....
FQM dismisses China’s Jiangxi takeover bid speculation
By Diggers Correspondent on September 26, 2019
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has dismissed assertions that it is engaged in discussions for a takeover bid or other change of control transaction with Jiangxi....
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How the razing of Forest 27 threatens the survival of Lusaka’s inhabitants
By Douty Chibamba on September 25, 2019
‘Water is Life, Conserve it!’ is the marketing slogan of the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC). What this slogan obscures, however, is the point....
Cathy gets new opponent
By Mazuba Muleya on September 25, 2019
Catherine Phiri will face a new opponent, Rehema Abdalla, from Tanzania in the October 19 non-title international bout. This follows the injury of her initial....
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Time: a non-renewable resource
By Chibamba Kanyama on September 25, 2019
Business acumen may mean making business decisions on time. Time is an important business value in the life of an entrepreneur! Time is more than....
Prepare for opportunity
By Chibamba Kanyama on September 25, 2019
Opportunity is not only in supplying goods and services but in making investments. When you see an opportunity hanging, you respond by making an investment.....
Parastatals can be revived if…
By Chibamba Kanyama on September 25, 2019
In the past 17 months, my company Bridges Limited has closely worked with a number of State Owned Enterprises: developing business and strategic plans, building....
Arrears: Real Business Demon
By Chibamba Kanyama on September 25, 2019
When I asked my accounts manager to give me a summary of outstanding liabilities, with the hope of clearing them on one transaction, I was....
Resilience defines Zambian businesses
By Chibamba Kanyama on September 25, 2019
I was at the Latitude 15 Degrees Restaurant last week sharing notes with a group of American Fund Managers monitoring the performance of the economy.....

FAZ proposes change of venue for CHAN qualifier

By Mazuba Muleya on 25 Sep 2019

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has written to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to change the venue for the Cameroon 2019 African Nations....

2 fishermen drown in Kafue River after Hippo attack

By Diggers Correspondent on 24 Sep 2019

Two fishermen have drowned in the Kafue River after a banana boat they were in was hit by a Hippopotamus, Monday. Kafue UPND member of....

State appeals Mary Tembo’s acquittal

By Daniel Chansa on 23 Sep 2019

The State has appealed against the acquittal of former Copperbelt Police Commissioner Mary Tembo, in her case of abuse of authority of office. This is....

People suffer walking long distances to vote, observes Kapoche MP

By Diggers Correspondent on 23 Sep 2019

Kapoche member of Parliament Dr Charles Banda says it is unfortunate that people in rural areas have to walk long distances to go and cast....

Judiciary has the right to make submissions to ‘Bill 10’ committee

By McQueen Zenzo Zaza on 23 Sep 2019

(The views expressed below represent my personal opinion and are not attributable to any organization or institution I may be affiliated with). The Judiciary Arm....

The Type of Permanent Secretary we Need in the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock

By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 22 Sep 2019

On 3rd September 2019, President Lungu made reshuffles at Permanent Secretary (PS) level. He indicated that he would not renew the contract of the current....

More North Korean Diplomats Caught Smuggling Animal Parts From Africa

By Omphile Ndlovu on 21 Sep 2019

This report can reveal that Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) officials in Africa have continued to engage in illegal smuggling, thus putting African governments....

Solwezi man wins K67,147 from K5 bet

By Diggers Correspondent on 21 Sep 2019

Zambian man beats the odds to win K67,147.70 from K5 bet Loti Mumba recently had his house demolished, but is smiling again after winning K67,147.70....

Expectant mothers overburdened with huge medical bills, bemoans Sinda headman

By Zindikilani Banda in Sinda on 20 Sep 2019

A village headman in Sinda District has complained that pregnant women in the area are being overburdened with numerous items to purchase on their own,....

Chipolopolo maintain FIFA ranking

By Mazuba Muleya on 19 Sep 2019

Zambia has remained stagnant on 17th position in Africa and 81st in the World on the latest Coca-Cola FIFA rankings. And Belgium has maintained the....

Health ministry maintains silence on low quality mosquito nets

By Charles Mafa on 19 Sep 2019

The Ministry of Health has not given its official position on whether Zambia received in 2017 approximately 2.7 million DawaPlus alleged low quality treated nets,....

IG Kanganja promotes Siame

By Mazuba Muleya on 18 Sep 2019

Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has promoted 200m All Africa Games champion Sydney Siame to chief inspector. And badminton ace Evelyn Siamupangila who was....

Kansanshi flags off 2019/2020 farming season

By Mwansa Mambwe in Solwezi on 17 Sep 2019

Kansanshi Mining Plc has flagged off the 2019/2020 farming season by releasing farming inputs to more than 7,400 farmers in Solwezi and the surrounding areas....

Xenophobic Attacks and Failure of National Politics in South Africa

By Simon Manda, PhD on 16 Sep 2019

This current feature argues that xenophobic attacks in South Africa (henceforth SA) are unfortunate but help highlight three fundamental issues. First is that challenges facing....

Court finds PF member with case to answer for assaulting Chipata journalist

By Diggers Correspondent on 16 Sep 2019

The Lundazi Magistrates’ Court has found Chipata-based Patriotic Front member Frank Mwale with a case to answer on charges of assault and theft. This was....

Sichalwe advises chiefs not to rush to court for succession wrangles

By Zindikilani Banda on 12 Sep 2019

Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Minister Lawrence Sichalwe has cautioned traditional leaders against rushing to court during succession wrangles, but strive to resolve disputes amicably. In....

I forced him to suck my penis only once, admits step father

By Daniel Chansa on 11 Sep 2019

A 26-year-old man has admitted before the Ndola Magistrates’ Court in his defence, that he forced his two-year-old step son to suck his manhood only....

Hunger or No Hunger: Two Wrongs don’t make Right

By Simon Manda, PhD on 7 Sep 2019

This feature makes an argument that the prospects for a comprehensive way forward around hunger situation in Zambia are slender at the moment but reside....

Barclays Zambia to complete rebranding as Absa by June 2020 – Matlare

By Stuart Lisulo in Cape Town, South Africa on 7 Sep 2019

Barclays Bank Zambia is expected to complete its transition process to rebrand as Absa by June, 2020, says group deputy chief executive officer Peter Matlare.....