Philip Chisalu – Page 151 – Zambia: News Diggers!

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18 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

There’s nothing unusual about recruiting over 30,000 teachers – PF

PF national chairperson Davies Chama says Zambia cannot come to a standstill just because of the successful teacher recruitment exercise, arguing that employing people in government departments is a normal routine. And Chama says PF... […]

18 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Michel congratulates HH on his “powerful” speech to EU Parley

EUROPEAN Union (EU) Council President Charles Michel has described President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent speech to the EU Parliament powerful. And President Hichilema has expressed appreciation for the EU’s invitation to deliver a speech to its... […]

16 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

DEC nabs 5 for fraudulently withdrawing over K6m and $5,000

THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested five people for forging letters of instructions to a named bank which enabled them to withdraw over K6 million and $5,000 from a company account. And the commission... […]

15 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

NGO welcomes suspension of manganese mining in Serenje, Mkushi

CARE for Nature Zambia has welcomed the closure of various mining project sites in Serenje and Mkushi districts by government. And ActionAid Zambia has expressed shock at some of the offences which the mining companies... […]

15 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Public debt management bill progressive – CUTS

THE Consumer Unity Trust Society has welcomed the tabling of the Public Debt Management Bill of 2022 in Parliament, describing it as progressive. And CUTS has commended government for showing willingness to enact the Access... […]

15 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Leaders’ failure to plan properly affecting consumers – Kafwaya

PF PRESIDENTIAL hopeful Mutotwe Kafwaya says consumers are bearing the brunt of increased transport fares due to failure to plan properly by those in authority. Commenting on Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali’s remarks that... […]

15 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ll lift ban on night movement on trucks, buses once safety measures are in place – Tayali

MINISTER of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali says government will at some point lift the ban on night movements of trucks and buses once safety measures are put in place. And Tayali says it is... […]

15 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

There’s need for a mechanism to prevent false asset declarations – COF

CHAPTER One Foundation has expressed concern that most members of parliament and ministers are only declaring their assets after the prescribed statutory period. Most members of parliament, including Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr... […]

14 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia looks forward to joining African Court of Human Rights, says deputy CJ

DEPUTY Chief Justice Michael Musonda says Zambia looks forward to joining other nations on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in order to champion and properly promote the rights of citizens. And African... […]

11 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Presidents who commit financial crimes shouldn’t hide behind immunity – Gilbert

ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission Director General Gilbert Phiri says there is need to amend the law so that Presidents who commit financial crimes do not hide behind immunity once they leave office. And Phiri says the fight... […]