Mirriam Chabala

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Mirriam Chabala covers current affairs and writes in-depth feature articles on social issues.

Email: mirriam [at] diggers [dot] news

KCM takeover is against Mines Act, Vedanta will haunt govt – Sinkamba
By Mirriam Chabala on July 15, 2019
Green party leader Peter Sinkamba says ZCCM-IH is not government but a company in which government is a shareholder, just like Zamtel, and as such,....
Lungu will jet to Kenya on Tuesday – Malanji
By Mirriam Chabala on July 15, 2019
Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji has announced that President Edgar Lungu is on Tuesday expected in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, where he is scheduled to attend....
Hiked fuel prices will trigger job losses, warns ActionAid
By Mirriam Chabala on July 15, 2019
ActionAid Zambia country director Nalucha Ziba says the looming upward adjustment in petroleum products will lead to job losses and poverty in the country because....
There’s no agreement stopping UPND from contesting Lubwa ward – Musenge
By Mirriam Chabala on July 15, 2019
Mwenya Musenge says the UPND is in order to contest the Lubwa ward by-election in Kitwe and face the NCD in the campaigns because there....
All politically exposed persons must be subjected to lifestyle audits, demands TIZ
By Mirriam Chabala on July 12, 2019
Transparency International has launched the 10th edition of its Global Corruption Barometer, disclosing that a survey conducted in 35 African countries, including Zambia, reveals that....
Fuel price hike will push up cost of living – CUTS
By Mirriam Chabala on July 11, 2019
The Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) has warned that the looming upward adjustment in petroleum products is going to increase the cost of living for....
FRA maize price a good deal – Mumba
By Mirriam Chabala on July 11, 2019
University of Zambia senior lecturer in charge of livestock and animal health economics Chisoni Mumba has challenged ZNFU to substantiate its calls for the Food....
LAZ president warns of “gerrymandering” by PF
By Mirriam Chabala on July 10, 2019
Law Association of Zambia president Eddie Mwitwa has charged that the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill has been structured to allow gerrymandering, a deliberate ploy by....
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Lack of tolerance among politicians creates unnecessary work – Police
By Mirriam Chabala on July 10, 2019
Zambia Police assistant public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi says intolerance among politicians has worsened over the years and this is mounting pressure on the police....
PF has delivered opposite of “lower taxes, more jobs” promise – Hamududu
By Mirriam Chabala on July 9, 2019
Party of National Unity (PNU) president Highvie Hamududu has urged government to come up with bold and radical measures in the 2020 budget that will....
Kitwe police well equipped to fight gang crimes – Katanga
By Mirriam Chabala on July 9, 2019
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga has refuted assertions by Kitwe District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu that the Command does not have enough officers to combat gang....
Lack of transparency undermining Zambia’s economic performance – CTPD
By Mirriam Chabala on July 9, 2019
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says poor debt management and lack of transparency in reporting debt statistics has continued undermining Zambia’s economic....
UPND adopts local businessman for Katuba by-elections
By Mirriam Chabala on July 6, 2019
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has adopted Aubrey Bampi Kapalasa, a local businessman in Katuba, to contest the upcoming Parliamentary by-election in the....
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Zambians too obsessed with corruption when it’s not peculiar to us – Siliya
By Mirriam Chabala on July 5, 2019
Information Minister Dora Siliya says Zambians have become too obsessed with corruption as if it is peculiar to this country. And Siliya says Zambians are....
Lusambo justifies new Lsk City Market K90m cost
By Mirriam Chabala on July 5, 2019
Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo has challenged those questioning the cost of the modern Lusaka City Market to visit his office and take a look....
Misuse of public funds remains major concern in Zambia – PMRC
By Mirriam Chabala on July 5, 2019
Accountability of public expenditure has remained a significant concern in Zambia, the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has observed. In a research conducted by....
Kasama health office driver gets 18 months for corruption
By Mirriam Chabala on July 5, 2019
The Kasama Subordinate Court has sentenced a 30-year-old Northern Province Health Office driver to 18 months imprisonment for corrupt practices. Timothy Gondwe of Winberg compound....
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NDC backs UPND in Katuba
By Mirriam Chabala on July 4, 2019
National Democratic Congress (NDC) spokesperson Saboi Imboela says her party will not field in a candidate for this month’s Katuba parliamentary by-election, but will rally....
KCM liquidation isn’t about winding up company but removing Vedanta – Govt
By Mirriam Chabala on July 4, 2019
Chief government spokesperson Dora Siliya says the liquidation of Konkola Copper Mines has nothing to do with winding up the company or the sale of....
African countries heading for bigger debt implosion, warns Biti
By Mirriam Chabala on July 4, 2019
Zimbabwe’s veteran opposition leader Tendai Biti says African countries should prepare themselves for a huge, unprecedented debt implosion by 2024 because there will never be....
Kasenengwa MP withdraws motion to ban Shisha in Zambia
By Mirriam Chabala on July 4, 2019
Kasenengwa PF member of parliament Sensio Banda has withdrawn a motion in which he wanted the National Assembly to agree to urge the Executive arm....
Sales Tax won’t work in Zambian economy, insists Musokotwane
By Mirriam Chabala on July 3, 2019
Liuwa UPND member of parliament Situmbeko Musokotwane says despite the deferred implementation date, Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not work in Zambia because it....
26 die in long weekend road accidents
By Mirriam Chabala on July 3, 2019
Police spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo says 26 people died in 23 separate road traffic accidents during the Heroes and Unity long weekend. And Katongo says....

It’s important to honor people when they’re still alive – Luo

By Mirriam Chabala on 3 Jul 2019

Higher Education Minister Professor Nkandu Luo says it is sad that Africans have a bad tendency of honoring people who are long gone. Speaking at....

Leaders who breach human rights shouldn’t be allowed to chair AU – Lubinda

By Mirriam Chabala on 3 Jul 2019

Justice Minister Given Lubinda has proposed that the African Union (AU) should come up with stern and practical measures to deal with leaders who breach....

National Health Insurance Bill won’t work, insists ZCTU

By Mirriam Chabala on 1 Jul 2019

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says the proposed National Health Insurance bill is unlikely to work because the Ministry of Health is simply....

By Jan 2020 govt, businesses will know effect of Sales Tax – Maggie

By Mirriam Chabala on 30 Jun 2019

It’s government’s hope that by January 2020, all the teething problems associated with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be identified....

We’ll defend ourselves against violent PF in Katuba – UPND

By Mirriam Chabala on 29 Jun 2019

UPND deputy secretary general Patrick Mucheleka says his party will continue defending itself from violence perpetrated by PF if police does not show impartiality in....

You’re failing to fight with NDC but you’re fighting yourselves, Mwila tells C/belt PF

By Mirriam Chabala on 28 Jun 2019

Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Davies Mwila has wondered why ruling party officials are fighting amongst themselves when they have failed to fight the opposition....

Maggie defers Sales Tax implementation to Sept 1

By Mirriam Chabala on 28 Jun 2019

Finance Minister Margarate Mwanakatwe has announced that the implementation of Sales Tax has been pushed to September 1 to allow her finalise consultations. Mwanakatwe announced....

VJ toasts 75th birthday, challenges young Zambians to dream big

By Mirriam Chabala on 28 Jun 2019

Veteran politician Vernon Johnson Mwaanga has urged young Zambians to dream big and work hard if they want their aspirations and dreams to become a....

I’ve a small body but big heart – Lungu

By Mirriam Chabala on 27 Jun 2019

President Edgar Lungu says he may have a small body but he has a big heart that accommodates everyone, including those who say nasty things....

Commissioner promises conjugal rights to inmates, as he condemns death sentence

By Mirriam Chabala on 26 Jun 2019

Zambia Correctional Services (ZCS) Commissioner General Chisela Chileshe has disclosed that his office is considering incorporating a law that empowers inmates with conjugal rights and....

ZNFU urges crop diversification to mitigate climate change effects

By Mirriam Chabala on 26 Jun 2019

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) says crop diversification is the only way of mitigating the devastating effects of climate change affecting farmers across the....

First Lady foundations conduits for corruption – Kabimba

By Mirriam Chabala on 26 Jun 2019

Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba says First Lady charities are nothing more than conduits of corruption. And Kabimba has insisted that white collar criminals....

CTPD demands reopening of CBU

By Mirriam Chabala on 26 Jun 2019

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on government to reopen the Copperbelt University (CBU) without any further delays, saying that the....

Lungu should hold press conference, face tough questions – Mweetwa

By Mirriam Chabala on 25 Jun 2019

President Edgar Lungu should hold a press conference at State House so that he can respond to pressing questions from journalists rather than address them....

CK hallucinating, I maintain healthy bank accounts worldwide – GBM

By Mirriam Chabala on 22 Jun 2019

Former UPND vice-president Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) has insisted that the only reason he re-joined the Patriotic Front is because he believes President Edgar Lungu....

UPND MPs won’t betray Zambians – Belemu

By Mirriam Chabala on 22 Jun 2019

As members of parliament in the UPND, we are resolute and united in ensuring that we do not betray the trust that our voters and....

Wina denounces political violence at funerals

By Mirriam Chabala on 21 Jun 2019

Vice-President Inonge Wina says the trend by some political party cadres to settle political scores by inciting violence at funerals of their leaders is unZambian.....

Relief food must extend beyond maize – HIVOS

By Mirriam Chabala on 21 Jun 2019

HIVOS Southern Africa advocacy officer for sustainable diets William Chilufya has advised government to start implementing diversified farming practices to tackle the devastating effects of....

PF’s early campaigns will breed violence when UPND follows suit – AVAP

By Mirriam Chabala on 20 Jun 2019

Anti-Voter Apathy (AVAP) executive director Richwell Mulwani has observed that there is need to amend the current Electoral Process Act in order to stop politicians....

HH must speak to his MPs, they may sell us out – Kambwili

By Mirriam Chabala on 19 Jun 2019

National Democratic Congress (NDC) president Chishimba Kambwili says it is his wish to see the Opposition Alliance contesting the 2021 general elections as a united....