Joseph Mwenda

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About Joseph Mwenda

Joseph is experienced in political news writing, photography and video editing.

Email: joseph [at] diggers [dot] news

Joseph is experienced in political news writing, photography and video editing.

Email: joseph [at] diggers [dot] news

Govt failing to target resources to key sectors for economic growth – Saasa
By Joseph Mwenda on February 10, 2020
African countries such as Zambia are failing to grow their economies to fulfil their potential because governments are poorly targeting the available resources to key....
High Court refuses to stay defamation proceedings against Fresher Siwale
By Joseph Mwenda on November 11, 2019
The Lusaka High Court has refused to stay criminal proceedings in which New Labour Party leader Fresher Siwale is accused of defaming the President, pending....
Lungu fires new FIC board chair Siame
By Joseph Mwenda on September 11, 2019
President Edgar Lungu has revoked the appointment of George Chilengwe Siame as chairperson of the Financial Intelligence Centre governing board, State House press aide Isaac....
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Findlay drug allegations shake State House as Lungu orders probe
By Joseph Mwenda on September 11, 2019
Allegations of drug trafficking involving President Edgar Lungu’s close ally Valden Findlay have shaken State House, forcing the release of a coded press statement stating....
Lungu must address debt, loadshedding, mealie meal prices in Parley address – CSPR
By Joseph Mwenda on September 10, 2019
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has expressed hope that President Edgar Lungu will address a number of national issues to cushion the plight....
Don’t ask for credit, find who owns 48 houses, APNAC challenges ACC
By Joseph Mwenda on September 9, 2019
African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC) Zambia Chapter chairman Cornelius Mweetwa says it is too early for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to ask for credit....
Van Blerk loses appeal over Baobab land
By Joseph Mwenda on September 2, 2019
Lusaka farmer Jonathan Van Blerk and Denny Nyoni, an administrator of the estate of Violet Nyoni, have lost their appeal over the Baobab land in....
We don’t need HH’s help, I can buy 25,000 bags of mealie meal in one minute, brags Bowman
By Joseph Mwenda on August 29, 2019
Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says government doesn’t need any help from UPND president Hakainde Hichilema to fight the hunger situation, bragging that even him....
SA High Court rejects ZCCM’s arbitration appeal with costs
By Joseph Mwenda on August 23, 2019
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has denied ZCCM Investment Holdings leave to appeal against its judgement where it ordered the said company to....
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Negotiate less chaotic exit with Vedanta before arbitration kicks in – Chipimo tips govt
By Joseph Mwenda on July 26, 2019
Renowned Lusaka lawyer and opposition NAREP president Elias Chipimo has advised the PF government to engage with Vedanta and negotiate a less chaotic exit for....
Lungu fires Mawere, transfers Chitotela, Luo
By Joseph Mwenda on July 19, 2019
President Edgar Lungu has reshuffled Cabinet, moving Professor Nkandu Luo to the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, while Ronald Chitotela has been moved to the....
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Chaotic takeover, planned sale of KCM will have serious legal implications on Zambia – Chipimo
By Joseph Mwenda on July 17, 2019
NAREP president Elias Chipimo has warned that the chaotic takeover of Konkola Copper Mines and the planned sale of the mine will have serious legal....
It will be contempt if govt sells KCM before court process – Liquidator
By Joseph Mwenda on July 12, 2019
Konkola Copper Mines Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu says he is operating without a remuneration agreement with the mining company or its shareholder ZCCM-IH, and as....
There’s no link between China debt relief and KCM – Musukwa
By Joseph Mwenda on July 2, 2019
Mines minister Richard Musukwa says there is no connection between the liquidation of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and the Chinese government’s decision to write off....
Mutembo explains how KCM liquidator is conflicted
By Joseph Mwenda on June 19, 2019
Mutembo Nchito has told the Lusaka High Court that the Konkola Copper Mines-appointed provisional liquidator, Milingo Lungu has conflicts of interest and cannot act objectively....
Mansa man gets 20yrs for Arson
By Joseph Mwenda on May 17, 2019
The Mansa High Court has sentenced a 26-year-old man of Kawambwa district to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour for setting two houses on fire.....
Dialogue Forum extended again
By Joseph Mwenda on May 12, 2019
Delegates at the ongoing National Dialogue Forum (NDF) have unanimously agreed to extend the sittings by another three days after failing to finish the Constitutional....
Kasolo marshals scribes into a media regulation Indaba
By Joseph Mwenda on May 10, 2019
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo has insisted that the soon to be enforced statutory media regulation will be mandatory and....
Mwashingwele’s death a shock – HH
By Joseph Mwenda on May 2, 2019
UPND deputy spokesperson and Katuba Member of Parliament Patricia Mwashingwele has died. Confirming Mwashingwele’s death, party president Hakainde Hichilema said he received the news with....
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Court to rule on case to answer in GBM “Lungu’s throat” matter
By Joseph Mwenda on April 25, 2019
The State has closed its case in a matter where former UPND vice-president Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba is alleged to have issued a statement threatening to....
Party hierarchy will advise GBM to apply to rejoin PF – Kamba
By Joseph Mwenda on April 25, 2019
Kennedy Kamba says once Secretary General Davies Mwila is notified about GBM’s intentions to rejoin the PF, the party hierarchy will decide to advise the....
OSISA investigative training graduates give testimonies
By Joseph Mwenda on March 22, 2019
21 graduates of the OSISA funded Investigative and Fact-checking media training course give their testimonies. Take a look:
Miners take govt, employers to task over job losses, mining tax regime
By Joseph Mwenda on March 22, 2019
If the mines find the new tax regime unbearable, they must pack and go, says Wusakile independent member of parliament Pavyuma Kalobo. But the Zambia....

Launch of News Diggers, OSISA Investigative and Fact-checking course

By Joseph Mwenda on 22 Mar 2019

News Diggers! is not a Yes Bwana (Yes Sir) newspaper, says British High Commissioner to Zambia Fergus Cochrane-Dyet. And Information Minister Dora Siliya has announced....

Hivos celebrates Women in Agriculture

By Joseph Mwenda on 8 Mar 2019

Today March 8th 2019, Zambia joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Womens Day, under the theme: Think Equal, Build Smart and Innovate....

Chitotela probe implicates Chinese, lawyers, fellow MP, ministers and others

By Joseph Mwenda on 7 Feb 2019

A News Diggers! investigation into the details of the abuse of office involving Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela, has revealed that the Pambashe PF member....

I’ll sell all my clothes to sponsor LCC Football Club – Sampa

By Joseph Mwenda on 18 Jan 2019

Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa says if the city council will run out of funds to support sports, he will sell all his clothes to sponsor....

NDC free to decide who attends national dialogue – Kakoma

By Joseph Mwenda on 10 Jan 2019

UPND spokesperson Charles Kakoma says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other parties are free to choose representatives attending the upcoming Church-led national dialogue. And....

FAZ takes Charity Shield final to Arthur Davies

By Joseph Mwenda on 9 Jan 2019

The Football Association of Zambia(FAZ) says the 2019 Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield final between Nkana Football Club and Zesco United Football Club will be....

CBU students riot over meal allowances

By Joseph Mwenda on 15 Dec 2018

Students at the Copperbelt University Friday night rioted over the delayed payment of their meal allowances. And Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga says seven vehicles....

IMS denies arm-twisting govt, says it won’t be involved in revenue collection

By Joseph Mwenda on 13 Dec 2018

Intelligence Mobility Solutions (IMS) chairman Walid El Nahas says his company will not be involved in the collection of toll fees from motorists at toll....

RTSA removing some billboards on Great East Road in Lusaka-picture by Tenson Mkhala

RTSA, IMS deal lingers after revenue sharing dilemma

By Mukosha Funga and Joseph Mwenda on 13 Dec 2018

An investigation has revealed that the private company that was granted a concession to implement the “Advanced Road Safety Management Solution and Services on behalf....

Kasempa farmers plead for help from Tambatamba

By Joseph Mwenda on 10 Dec 2018

Kasempa UPND member of parliament Brenda Tambatamba says the slow pace at which the E- voucher is being implemented in her constituency will lead to....

Govt single sources IMS to take over toll plazas

By Joseph Mwenda and Mukosha Funga on 7 Dec 2018

Government has single sourced the private company that is installing speed cameras for RTSA to also take over the management and collection of revenues from....

Lungu has gone on short vacation – Amos

By Joseph Mwenda on 30 Nov 2018

President Edgar Lungu has gone on vacation at a private location in the Luangwa valley, State House Press Aide Amos Chanda has revealed. Speaking to....

I feel more at home in Kasama because Petauke is voting against PF – Lungu

By Joseph Mwenda on 26 Nov 2018

President Edgar Lungu says he feels more at home in Northern Province than in Petauke District where his parents come from because the people in....

Mining companies must change LuSE perception by listing locally – Chibamba

By Joseph Mwenda on 21 Nov 2018

Economist Chibamba Kanyama says mining companies, especially those that were bought through privatisation, must lead by example and remain on the Lusaka Stock exchange in....

Govt is tired of fake news, I’ll deliver ATI Bill, vows Siliya

By Joseph Mwenda on 20 Nov 2018

Chief government spokesperson Dora Siliya has vowed that under her reign as Minister of Information and Broadcasting, she will deliver the Access to Information Bill....

Kabwe resident condemns Central Province PF MPs’ fights

By Joseph Mwenda on 16 Nov 2018

A Kabwe resident and former Mulungushi University student Prince Ndoyi says it is unfortunate that instead of using their mandate to uplift the lives of....

I’m ready to die for the people, I won’t stop talking – HH

By Joseph Mwenda on 13 Nov 2018

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says he is ready to face the police for interrogations and has vowed that he will continue speaking for the people....

UPND pushes HH’s police summon to next week

By Joseph Mwenda on 13 Nov 2018

The UPND says president Hakainde Hichilema will only appear before police in Ndola on Tuesday next week after attending a funeral of his late aunt....

Lungu fires Percy Chato, puts ex-police officer in charge of Prisons

By Joseph Mwenda on 10 Nov 2018

President Edgar Lungu has dropped Zambia Correctional Services Commissioner General Percy Chato and replaced him with his deputy Commissioner General in charge of administration Dr....

Police summon HH, as imminent arrest looms

By Joseph Mwenda on 9 Nov 2018

Police in Ndola have summoned opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema to appear for questioning on Wednesday next week. Although the....