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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

8 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

IMF statement on next disbursement has given us hope – Govt

GOVERNMENT says the statement by IMF that it sees the disbursement of the $188 million to Zambia soon gives hope that a breakthrough is coming soon. According to Reuters, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva disclosed...

7 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ZRA recovers K3.5m from 7 FIC report cases

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has concluded seven cases from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), resulting in the recovery of over K3.5 million. In a statement, Sunday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala...

7 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Musokotwane picks Muyangwa as Dolika quits ZCCM-IH job

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has announced the appointment of Kakenenwa Muyangwa as the new Board Chairperson for ZCCM-IH. In a letter dated May 5, 2023, Dr Musokotwane said Muyangwa’s appointment had...

5 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Czech surgeons will operate on 50 patients in Mongu by May 12 – Masebo

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has disclosed that a team of doctors from Czech Republic is in the country to conduct specialised surgeries in Mongu where they are expected to work on at least 50 patients...

5 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

World Animal Protection calls for right attitudes towards animals

THE World Animal Protection has called for a mindset change in terms of how people perceive animals. World Animal Protection Research Manager Dr Patrick Muinde says his organisation envisions a world where respect for animals...

4 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Mwiimbu links Lungu, Esther to abduction case

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the search that was to be effected at former president Edgar Lungu’s residence yesterday was not targeted at him but his wife Esther. And Mwimbu says...

4 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt recognizes CEC for its excellence on safety, health at work

GOVERNMENT, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, has recognised Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) for its excellence in the management of safety and health at work. And CEC Managing Director Owen Silavwe says...

3 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Let go of non performing entities under IDC, EAZ urges govt

THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says IDC needs serious attention and transformation, arguing that in its current form, it is not adding significant value to complement the treasury. Speaking during the Ministry of Finance’s...

3 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’ll have challenges if we don’t secure $188m IMF disbursement by Q3 – Nkulukusa

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has revealed that in the first quarter of 2023, the country’s total revenues and grants collection amounted to K26.3 billion. And Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa...

2 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Drop in diesel prices will reduce budgetary pressure for transportation sector – Chikwanda

ENERGY expert Johnstone Chikwanda says the reduction in the pump price for diesel for this month will reduce the budgetary pressure for transportation, distribution, and mining sectors. And Chikwanda says once the kwacha stabilises and...