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5 Jul 2019 | Martha Mwanza

SACCORD backs re-introduction of deputy ministers

SACCORD executive director Boniface Cheembe says the reintroduction of deputy ministers is a necessity as it will enhance Cabinet ministers’ quality of service delivery. And Cheembe says the UPND’s refusal to support the National Dialogue […]

4 Jul 2019 | Natasha Sakala

Mopani’s Mufulira smelter shutdown won’t result in job losses – Musukwa

Mines minister Richard Musukwa says the closure of Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira smelter won’t result in job losses. Responding to a question from Mufulira PF member of parliament Dr Evans Chibanda on the prolonged closure […]

4 Jul 2019 | Natasha Sakala

Defer Sales Tax implementation indefinitely, Kanyama urges govt

Economist Chibamba Kanyama says government must avoid announcing dates for the implementation of the disputed Sales Tax until the framework is foolproof. Last Friday, Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe told Parliament in a ministerial statement […]

4 Jul 2019 | Diggers Correspondent

12 Petauke UPND supporters deny unlawful assembly charge

Twelve UPND supporters, who were arrested on Friday and charged with unlawful assembly, have pleaded not guilty to the offence. Appearing for plea before Petauke resident magistrate Ackson Mumba, the 12 UPND supporters were being […]

4 Jul 2019 | Diggers Correspondent

Thieves steal holy communion items from SDA church

Thieves have broken into Kansuswa SDA Church in Mufulira and stolen some items used during Holy Communion. And the thieves also defecated on the linen used by the Church during holy Communion. Kansuswa SDA Church […]

4 Jul 2019 | Julia Malunga

Somizi roasts Sumaili: Your self-righteous so called minister preaches love, does the opposite

South Africa’s media personality Somizi Mhlongo says it is unfortunate that Zambian National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili preaches acceptance and love but does the opposite. Last week, Rev Sumaili banned Somizi […]

3 Jul 2019 | Julia Malunga

KBF says PF’s expulsion letter yet to arrive, as Sunday maintains he’s no longer a member

Lusaka lawyer Kelvin Bwalya Fube (KBF) says he still cannot react to his “alleged” expulsion because he has not yet received a letter to that effect. But Patriotic Front Media Director Sunday Chanda says remains […]

3 Jul 2019 | Julia Malunga

Lungu must censure Mwila for inciting violence against opposition – Kabwita

National Democratic Congress (NDC) national youth chairperson Charles Kabwita says PF secretary general Davies Mwila should be censured for inciting violence against the opposition. Commenting on Mwila’s remarks that ruling party officials to desist from […]

3 Jul 2019 | Stanley Ngoma

We’ve law breakers masquerading as leaders – Pilato

Fumbe Chama, popularly known as Pilato, says that the Yellow Card protestors will continue exposing some law breakers who are masquerading as leaders in state institutions. A fortnight ago, the Yellow Card protestors were scheduled […]

3 Jul 2019 | Martha Mwanza

GBM desperately seeking Lungu’s attention – Mucheleka

Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba’s (GBM) constant attacks against the UPND are merely an attempt to attract President Edgar Lungu’s attention, says UPND deputy secretary general Patrick Mucheleka. And Mucheleka says GBM cannot determine the fate of […]