Articles by Julia Malunga
Julia is a curious journalist who is determined to unearth the truth and is good at criminal investigations.
Email: julia [at] diggers [dot] news
Govt declares UNZA new residence a quarantine facility
HEALTH Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya has declared the University of Zambia (UNZA) new residence a public quarantine facility for truck drivers bringing essential goods in....
Govt will start distributing free masks – Chilufya
HEALTH Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya says over one thousand people have been discharged from isolation facilities after undergoing the 14 days mandatory quarantine and that....
UNZALARU calls for reversal of the appointment of UNZA Dean of Students
THE University of Zambia Lecturers’ and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU) has written a letter to the UNZA Vice-Chancellor Professor Luke Mumba to cancel out the appointment....
I am under quarantine, but fine – Davies Chama
DEFENCE Minister Davies Chama says he is currently under quarantine after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where he had gone on official....
About 10 Cancer Diseases Hospital doctors in quarantine
OVER 10 doctors at Lusaka’s Cancer Disease Hospital are in quarantine after coming into contact with their fellow doctor who tested positive for Coronavirus. But....
About 10 Cancer Diseases Hospital doctors in quarantine
OVER 10 doctors at Lusaka’s Cancer Disease Hospital are in quarantine after coming into contact with their fellow doctor who tested positive for Coronavirus. But....
MoH must identify food that can boost immune system – CSO-SUN
THE Ministry of Health should identify foods which the public can consume to boost their immune system in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, says the....
COVID-19 leaves PF general conference in limbo
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says the ruling party does not know if the general conference, originally slated for July 10-12, this....
Swabs have become a rare commodity, laments public national health institute
IT IS not possible for government to quarantine everyone who is coming into the country amidst the COVID-19 pandemic because of limited resources, says the....
Zambian Judiciary disregarded rule of law on Sangwa ban – IBA
THE International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) says the notice from the Registrar’s Office at the Zambian Judiciary regarding constitutional lawyer John Sangwa SC,....
Sangwa asks Lungu to declare State of Emergency
CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer John Sangwa State Counsel has written a letter to President Edgar Lungu asking him to exercise his powers and declare a State of....
Cabinet directs State institutions to submit schedules of staff who can work from home
SECRETARY to the Cabinet Dr Simon Miti has directed all heads of government institutions to submit a schedule of staff who can be considered to....
ABA asks UN body to intervene in Sangwa case
THE American Bar Association Centre for Human rights has asked the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of Judges to urgently intervene the decision....
Zambia has enough capacity to test for Covid-19 – ZNPHI
ZAMBIA National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) country director Professor Victor Mukonka says the country has enough capacity to test people suspected to have contracted Coronavirus.....
Zambian student chased from Chinese University over suspected COVID-19
A Zambian student studying China’s Hebei University has been chased from school after exhibiting Coronavirus symptoms. And students who sought anonymity studying in China have....
World Bank, IMF calls for suspension of debt repayment
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have asked all bilateral creditors to suspend debt repayment from International Development Association (IDA) countries in order....
COVID-19 funds must be accounted for demands Auditor General
The Auditor General, Dr. Dick Chellah Sichembe says his office has put in place a surveillance system to ensure that all resources, financial or otherwise....
If PF offered bribes to induce positive vote on Bill 10, then constitution reform process is flawed – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) says both the UPND and Independent members of parliament with evidence of bribes advanced by the PF over the Constitution Amendment....
ZNFU predicts good 2020 crop harvest
THE Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) says Zambia is likely to reap a good harvest in the forthcoming crop marketing season, mainly boosted by early....
Police arrest woman for indecently assaulting 8-year-old boy
POLICE have arrested a 40 year old woman of Lusaka for indecently assaulting an eight year old boy. In a statement, Police spokesperson Esther Katongo....
Emirates’ flight suspension takes effect today
EMIRATES has suspended most of its passenger flights to various international destinations across the globe, including Lusaka, effective Wednesday, March 25. In a statement released,....
Sangwa’s court barring designed to stifle criticism against Judiciary – Amnesty Intl
AMNESTY International says the Zambian authorities should reinstate constitutional lawyer John Sangwa, State Counsel, and allow him to resume law practice. On March 13, 2020,....
Sangwa’s ban invalid, it wasn’t sanctioned by any court – Ndulo
PROFESSOR Muna Ndulo says judges can and do make incorrect rulings as they are not immune to legal errors. And Prof Ndulo says the Acting....
-
-
COVID-19 is airborne? Why is Ministry of Health misleading us? -
Kampyongo says accusing him of being in quarantine is like alleging that Diggers editor is HIV positive -
I am under quarantine, but fine - Davies Chama -
Why whip patrons if there's no lockdown? -
Kampyongo, Ng'andu released from quarantine after testing negative to COVID-19 - Chilufya
-
The News Diggers
Contact Details
Plot No. Lus/9812/649-MC8
off Alex Chola Road
Nyumba Yanga
P.O. Box 32147
Lusaka, ZambiaTelephone or WhatsApp:
+26-097-7708285
+26-095-3424603
+26-096-5815078Email:
diggers [at] diggers [dot] news
editor [at] diggers [dot] news
