Philip Chisalu – Page 11 – Zambia: News Diggers!

Philip is a story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering several years of experience in print, radio and online media.Email: philip [at] diggers [dot] news

4 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

ZICTA orders Airtel to compensate customers K4m for Sunday’s data outage

ZICTA has directed Airtel Networks Zambia to compensate all consumers affected during Sunday’s data outage, with an estimated total compensation value of K4,000,000. In a statement, Tuesday, ZICTA Corporate Communications Manager Hanford Chaaba stated that...

3 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

We need punitive laws to prevent land mismanagement – ZLA

THE Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) has called for strong and punitive administrative laws in councils to prevent land mismanagement. On Wednesday, Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo suspended the Chongwe Mayor and all...

3 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Over 2m households in Zambia aren’t connected to any electricity source – NEAS

THE 2023 National Energy Access Survey (NEAS) has revealed that 53.6 percent of the households at national level have access to electricity, translating into an estimated number of 2,208,284 households. And the Survey reveals that...

3 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

US aid cut a wake-up call for Africa’s finance diversification – Maimbo

AFRICAN Development Bank (AfDB) presidential aspiring candidate Samuel Maimbo says the United States government’s decision to suspend aid is a wake-up call for African nations, underscoring the urgent need to diversify financial sources. Launching his...

3 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

All Zambians in DRC are accounted for – Govt

ALL Zambians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are accounted for and we have not received any news on Zambians in distress, says Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe. According to BBC Africa, the DRC has...

2 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Nearly 28% of women aged 15-19 have experienced pregnancy – ZDHS

THE 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) has revealed that nearly 28 percent of women aged 15 to 19 have experienced pregnancy. ZamStats acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda says rural areas report a teenage...

1 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

We have enough ARVs, assures Govt

THE Ministry of Health has assured the public that there is no immediate risk of the country running out of HIV treatment medication, as the nation has five months’ stock of the life-saving medicines in...

31 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve alternatives in case donors withdraw – Kalila

DON’T panic, there are sufficient policy alternatives to step into the shoes of where some of our donors might leave, says Parliamentary Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services Chairperson Dr Christopher Kalila. On...

31 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

January inflation holds steady at 16.7%

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has announced that the annual inflation rate for January 2025 remains unchanged at 16.7%, the same as recorded in December 2024. And ZamStats acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda has revealed...

30 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

It’s irrational to accuse HH of running PF – UPND

UPND National Chairman Collins Maoma has told Zambia Must Prosper Leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube to concentrate on his party and leave the UPND alone. Recently, Bwalya accused President Hakainde Hichilema of being the de facto...