Charles Mafa

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The Diggers Correspondent is a versatile writer.

Health ministry maintains silence on low quality mosquito nets
By Charles Mafa on September 19, 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 September 18, 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 September 17, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 12, 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....
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I forced him to suck my penis only once, admits step father
By Daniel Chansa on September 11, 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....
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Hunger or No Hunger: Two Wrongs don’t make Right
By Simon Manda, PhD on September 7, 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 September 7, 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.....
Children’s lives matter
By pilAto/ Fumba Chama on September 7, 2019
The recent Human Rights Watch report exposes a disaster that has for so many years been hidden from the attention of the public. This is....
Women must be involved in peace brokering, says Zewde
By Stuart Lisulo in Cape Town, South Africa on September 6, 2019
Africa’s modern wars are fuelled by ideological problems, says Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. And Ethiopia’s first-ever female President, Sahle-Work Zewde, says women must be more....
Division one will test Mpulungu Harbour FC
By By Tim Zulu on September 6, 2019
The Eden University National Division one league fixtures are well littered far and wide. A journey Mpulungu Harbour Football Club says, compassing all the fixtures....
Chifubu MP pleads not guilty to assaulting wife
By Daniel Chansa on September 5, 2019
Chifubu PF member of parliament Frank Ng’ambi has pleaded not guilty to a count of causing grievous harm to his wife. Ng’ambi is charged with....
Lungu must drop Mwila if PF is to win 2021, he’s a liability – Mutale
By Zindikilani Banda on September 2, 2019
Former Patriotic Front Petauke District Secretary, Moses Mutale, has asked President Edgar Lungu to drop PF secretary general Davies Mwila if the ruling party is....
Financial stress major contributor to rising work-related deaths – Mushanga
By Memory Chipili in Mkushi on September 2, 2019
Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga says financial stress remains a major contributor to occupational health challenges and work-related deaths. Speaking when he officially launched the....
Kansanshi Hotel donates equipment to Solwezi Airport FC
By John Mubambe in Solwezi on August 30, 2019
North-Western Province Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu says he expects better performance from Solwezi Airport Football Club after a K57,000 donation from Kansanshi Hotel. And FAZ Provincial....
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ZCTU insists Bill 10 has bad proposals
By Joseph Mwenya in Kabwe on August 28, 2019
Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Secretary General Cosmas Mukuka says he will not allow government to take the labour movement back to the days....
NDF resolutions can help sanitize Zambia’s politics – Nakacinda
By Joseph Mwenya in Kabwe on August 28, 2019
Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) faction national secretary Raphael Nakacinda says he hopes the National Dialogue Forum (NDF) resolutions will be adopted by Parliament because....
Court of Appeal frees L/stone man who was serving 40-year sentence for defilement
By Daniel Chansa in Ndola on August 28, 2019
The Court of Appeal has set free a Livingstone man who was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment with hard labour for defilement. Before the Court....
Court of Appeal quashes Pemba man’s death sentence
By Daniel Chansa in Ndola on August 28, 2019
The Court of Appeal has quashed a Pemba man’s death sentence and reduced his offense from murder to manslaughter for causing the death of his....
Child malaria rate increases in Kalumbila
By Memory Chipili Kalumbila on August 20, 2019
The malaria rate among children has increased in Kalumbila District, according to results from a survey undertaken by Kalumbila Minerals Limited’s (KML) health and wellness....
Don’t mine gold illegally, Musukwa cautions Mwinilunga residents
By Memory Chipili in Solwezi on August 20, 2019
Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has warned Mwinilunga residents against attempting to mine gold in the district illegally because it is potentially hazardous and could lead....
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the Livestock Subsector in Zambia
By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on August 17, 2019
This is a follow-up to the News Diggers article published on 26th July, titled, “A welcome message for Prof Luo: Possible Holistic Strategy for Transforming....

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.....

Children’s lives matter

By pilAto/ Fumba Chama on 7 Sep 2019

The recent Human Rights Watch report exposes a disaster that has for so many years been hidden from the attention of the public. This is....

Women must be involved in peace brokering, says Zewde

By Stuart Lisulo in Cape Town, South Africa on 6 Sep 2019

Africa’s modern wars are fuelled by ideological problems, says Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. And Ethiopia’s first-ever female President, Sahle-Work Zewde, says women must be more....

Division one will test Mpulungu Harbour FC

By By Tim Zulu on 6 Sep 2019

The Eden University National Division one league fixtures are well littered far and wide. A journey Mpulungu Harbour Football Club says, compassing all the fixtures....

Chifubu MP pleads not guilty to assaulting wife

By Daniel Chansa on 5 Sep 2019

Chifubu PF member of parliament Frank Ng’ambi has pleaded not guilty to a count of causing grievous harm to his wife. Ng’ambi is charged with....

Lungu must drop Mwila if PF is to win 2021, he’s a liability – Mutale

By Zindikilani Banda on 2 Sep 2019

Former Patriotic Front Petauke District Secretary, Moses Mutale, has asked President Edgar Lungu to drop PF secretary general Davies Mwila if the ruling party is....

Financial stress major contributor to rising work-related deaths – Mushanga

By Memory Chipili in Mkushi on 2 Sep 2019

Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga says financial stress remains a major contributor to occupational health challenges and work-related deaths. Speaking when he officially launched the....

Kansanshi Hotel donates equipment to Solwezi Airport FC

By John Mubambe in Solwezi on 30 Aug 2019

North-Western Province Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu says he expects better performance from Solwezi Airport Football Club after a K57,000 donation from Kansanshi Hotel. And FAZ Provincial....

Zambia Congress of Trade Unions Secretary General Cosmas Mukuka during a press briefing in Lusaka-picture by Tenson Mkhala

ZCTU insists Bill 10 has bad proposals

By Joseph Mwenya in Kabwe on 28 Aug 2019

Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Secretary General Cosmas Mukuka says he will not allow government to take the labour movement back to the days....

NDF resolutions can help sanitize Zambia’s politics – Nakacinda

By Joseph Mwenya in Kabwe on 28 Aug 2019

Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) faction national secretary Raphael Nakacinda says he hopes the National Dialogue Forum (NDF) resolutions will be adopted by Parliament because....

Court of Appeal frees L/stone man who was serving 40-year sentence for defilement

By Daniel Chansa in Ndola on 28 Aug 2019

The Court of Appeal has set free a Livingstone man who was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment with hard labour for defilement. Before the Court....

Court of Appeal quashes Pemba man’s death sentence

By Daniel Chansa in Ndola on 28 Aug 2019

The Court of Appeal has quashed a Pemba man’s death sentence and reduced his offense from murder to manslaughter for causing the death of his....

Child malaria rate increases in Kalumbila

By Memory Chipili Kalumbila on 20 Aug 2019

The malaria rate among children has increased in Kalumbila District, according to results from a survey undertaken by Kalumbila Minerals Limited’s (KML) health and wellness....

Don’t mine gold illegally, Musukwa cautions Mwinilunga residents

By Memory Chipili in Solwezi on 20 Aug 2019

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has warned Mwinilunga residents against attempting to mine gold in the district illegally because it is potentially hazardous and could lead....