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11 Feb 2019 | Diggers Correspondent

Mwanakatwe’s regular data disclosure strengthening kwacha, notes Chibamba

The kwacha is starting to appreciate partly owing to Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe’s regular disclosure of market sensitive information in a timely manner, says economist Chibamba Kanyama. By the end of the first week of […]

11 Feb 2019 | Milimo Namangala

Grain traders project 2.6 million tonnes maize production

The Grain Traders’ Association of Zambia (GTAZ) says Zambia is expected to record at least 2.6 million metric tonnes of maize this year despite the erratic rainfall experienced in some parts of the country. And […]

11 Feb 2019 | Zindikilani Banda in Sinda

Many people test HIV positive in Sinda, but refuse ART, reveals community counsellor

A community health counsellor Kennedy Mwanza has complained that the fight against HIV/AIDS is being undermined by people who are living with the virus but refuse to take Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in Sinda District. Speaking […]

11 Feb 2019 | Geofrey Zulu

PIA cautions public against dealing with unlicensed insurers

The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has cautioned members of the public to only deal with licensed insurance players to safeguard and protect their interests. In a statement, communications manager Doreen Silungwe stated that the […]

11 Feb 2019 | Diggers Correspondent

Sinda MP appeals for relief food to aid hunger-stricken residents

Sinda Independent member of parliament Masauso Tembo says hunger among his constituents is alarming as people spend several nights without eating anything. In an interview after distributing mealie meal to some wards in his constituency, […]

10 Feb 2019 | Abraham Kalito and Alex Chilumbwe

I decided to leave FAZ in December – Katongo

Former Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) communications manager Desmond Katongo has told Goal Diggers that he made the decision to resign from the position in December last year. Katongo resigned from the position on Tuesday […]

8 Feb 2019 | Martin Musunka

Zambezi Portland Cement awaits K580m payment from Finsbury

Zambezi Portland Cement (ZPC) management has noted the shareholding verdict by the Court of Appeal, but will only comply with the decision if Finsbury Investments Limited fulfils the main condition of paying the K580 million […]

8 Feb 2019 | Daniel Chansa

3 Mopani miners die in underground fire

Three Mopani Copper Mines miners have died after an underground loader caught fire at Mindola North Shaft in Kitwe. Mopani Copper Mines and police have confirmed the accident. “Security commander Mr Singani Tilimboyi accompanied by […]

8 Feb 2019 | Mwansa Mambwe

Women involvement in chess tourney thrills Kansanshi

The first-ever North-Western Chess Open Tournament ended in Solwezi last weekend with the sponsors, Kansanshi Mining Plc, saluting the significant female participation in the event staged in partnership with the Chess Federation of Zambia (CFZ). […]

5 Feb 2019 | Zindikilani Banda in Sinda

Don’t retaliate to violence, Chitotela tells PF members

Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela says Patriotic Front members should not retaliate to any violent acts perpetrated by the opposition because that tarnishes the image of the ruling party. Featuring on Mphangwe FM, […]