Philip Chisalu – Page 17 – 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

13 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Loss of Zimbabwean fuel transporters a blessing in disguise – PTAZ

PETROLEUM Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) Secretary General Benson Tembo says the loss of about 3,500 Zimbabwean tankers from the fuel supply chain in Zambia is a blessing in disguise for local transporters. Tembo says...

13 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Deal with officers involved in criminal activities, Mwiimbu directs police command

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has directed the police command to decisively deal with officers with criminal cases. Mwiimbu has cited the cases of four Rufunsa officers who raped a suspect and...

13 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Delayed disbursement of free education grants worries NAQEZ

THE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has expressed concern over the delay by government in disbursing free education grants to all public schools in the country as they reopen today. In a...

12 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Congestion at Kasumbalesa will clear within 7 days – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it has, together with the Democratic Republic of Congo, resolved that no truck should be marooned on the Zambian roads within seven days. Government says custom officials from both countries have agreed to...

12 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

TAZARA workers receive K37.8m in salary arrears

GOVERNMENT says it has paid K37,853,842 in salary arrears to TAZARA workers, covering three of the five months owed. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has assured the workers that the remaining balance will be...

11 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

AfDB gives Zambia $13.2m water financing

THE Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has received a $13.2 million funding from AfDB to finance the implementation of the “Improving Access and Strengthening Innovations for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene” Project in Kabwe town...

10 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Private schools must also follow new curriculum – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it doesn’t expect any contradictions, especially from private schools as it implements the new curriculum. Speaking during a media engagement, Thursday, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Joel Kamoko said there was no separate...

10 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

With current fuel crisis, we’re headed for more disaster – Binwell

NKANA Independent MP Binwell Mpundu has warned that the country is headed for more disaster and people must brace themselves for more trouble due to the fuel and energy crises. Recently, the Energy Regulation Board...

10 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve observed development of tropical storm Dikeledi – MET

GOVERNMENT through the Zambia Meteorological Department says it has observed the development of a tropical system, Dikeledi, over the south western Indian Ocean and is closely monitoring its progression. MET says Dikeledi, which is currently...

10 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

15% duty on emeralds a way for govt to cover up its excessive expenditure – ESMAZ

THE Emerald and Semi-Precious Minerals Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) says because of the 15 per cent export duty on emeralds, market players are now shunning to trade in the commodity. Citing Grizzly Mining which recently...