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Our ConCourt is more dangerous than Zambians think
By Diggers Editor on December 11, 2018
For the first time in the history of Zambia’s multi party democracy, we have an incumbent President who is now in pole position to be....
Kapiri MP deserves national applause
By Diggers Editor on December 10, 2018
In a few days time, Parliament will adjourn and the year will be coming to an end. The past 11 months have not been short....
Kawandami a victim of govt’s fake news, sacrificed by crooks
By Diggers Editor on December 9, 2018
If we did not have some cold drinking water to calm her down, former chiefs and traditional affairs minister Berina Susan Kawandami would have turned....
Separation of Powers in Zambia: Judiciary vs Executive
By Diggers Editor on December 6, 2018
A summary of a News Diggers/OSISA public discussion forum on the Separation of Powers in Zambia: Judiciary vs Executive.
Stealing from the disabled is beyond cruelty, it’s evil
By Diggers Editor on December 6, 2018
The year 2018 has been another year of empty promises to persons with disabilities. A year that was pregnant with so much expectation in terms....
Frustrations of a Zambian farmer
By Diggers Editor on December 6, 2018
A summary of a News Diggers/OSISA public discussion forum held in Chipata on the topic: The plight of a farmer Vs government’s efforts
Abuse of Donor Aid in Zambia
By Diggers Editor on December 6, 2018
A summary of the News Diggers/OSISA public discussion forum under the topic “Donor Aid, how much does Zambia get and where does it go?”
RTSA, ZRA incompetence as viewed by Mushimba
By Diggers Editor on December 5, 2018
When we first heard about the call for re-registration of vehicles in August this year, we were made to believe that the move was meant....
If you castrate male sex offenders, what penalty will you give to females?
By Diggers Editor on December 4, 2018
Let’s start by saying that the new Minister of Gender has exceeded our expectations. Honourable Elizabeth Phiri is one such woman whom we felt got....
UPND has become too used to losing elections
By Diggers Editor on December 2, 2018
We are told that by-elections are not a good measure of a political party’s popularity. Those who argue in support of this narrative claim that....
Lungu, HH meeting has devastated warmongers
By Diggers Editor on December 1, 2018
Last week we heard that President Edgar Lungu and his arch political rival Hakainde Hichilema held a secret meeting with the aim of preparing ground....
Dear Prince Harry, watch out for our cash-borne Zika virus
By Diggers Editor on November 29, 2018
Welcome to Zambia, the real Zimbabwe. We are sure that you have found the people here friendlier than the citizens of any other country you....
Provincial Investment Expos, a great initiative by the Patriotic Front
By Diggers Editor on November 28, 2018
The word “investment” in the Patriotic Front manifesto is mentioned 25 times, but we have not seen anywhere where the ruling party policy document is....
Wynter’s convenient dislike for print media
By Diggers Editor on November 25, 2018
A week ago when he featured on Hot FM Radio, former justice minister Mr Wynter Kabimba State Counsel said he stopped buying or reading newspapers....
Yes, Jesus is in the PF boat, persuading thieves to repent
By Diggers Editor on November 24, 2018
Minister of Religious Affairs Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says Jesus Christ, the Son of God is in the Patriotic Front boat and not with the opposition....
Help Dora achieve her ATI Bill legacy
By Diggers Editor on November 23, 2018
The Chief Government Spokesperson and Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya has pledged that, under her reign, and as long as she remains....
Let ConCourt declare Lungu too, so we get done with it already
By Diggers Editor on November 22, 2018
We have seen the jubilation in the PF camp after the Constitutional Court upheld the election of Munali member of parliament Honourable Prof Nkandu Luo.....
Is PF admitting that Zambians believe HH more than Lungu?
By Diggers Editor on November 21, 2018
Sometimes, we get shocked when we hear announcements that government is taking measures to correct things, which they never admitted in the first place that....
Improve conditions of Legal Aid lawyers, recognize paralegals
By Diggers Editor on November 16, 2018
Justice Minister Hon. Given Lubinda launched the National Legal Aid Policy on Friday, November 9, 2018, in Lusaka. We have studied the document with keen....
Failed education system, symptomatic of a nation nursing a leadership crisis
By Diggers Editor on November 15, 2018
Four days after the cancelled high school examinations resumed under a newly-announced timetable by the Ministry of General Education, a grade nine pupil called our....
Colonial state-owned “Mutende” was more considerate than Times
By Diggers Editor on November 14, 2018
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Monze Central UPND member of parliament Jack Mwiimbu raised a point of order in Parliament, questioning why the minister had....
Play with Lusaka, don’t mess with Copperbelt
By Diggers Editor on November 13, 2018
Given the economic nature of the region, a majority of Copperbelt residents are born and raised with an astute survival instinct. People, especially those who....
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 305 Monday November 12, 2018
By Diggers Editor on November 13, 2018
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Tackling Zambia’s debt situation – What are the solutions?

By Diggers Editor on 12 Nov 2018

Over the past five weeks we have discussed the implications of high public debt in the country. The alarming rate at which debt has been....

A crime scene with four pillars, a few roofing sheets and a concrete slab

By Diggers Editor on 10 Nov 2018

Earlier this week, President Edgar Lungu commissioned a toll plaza worth US $4.3 million or K50 million on the Ndola-Kitwe Highway, which he named after....

News Diggers! ePaper Edition 304 Friday November 9, 2018

By Diggers Editor on 10 Nov 2018

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Madam Wina, is Bishop Chomba also qualified?

By Diggers Editor on 9 Nov 2018

“A Permanent Secretary in any Ministry is at the apex of the governance system. Before Permanent Secretaries are appointed, they are scrutinised by the various....

News Diggers! ePaper Edition 303 Thursday November 8, 2018

By Diggers Editor on 9 Nov 2018

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Posterity is crawling towards Felix Mutati

By Diggers Editor on 8 Nov 2018

In February, when President Lungu removed Felix Mutati from the position of Finance Minister, we wrote an editorial opinion, which annoyed the minister’s MMD faction....