Philip Chisalu – Page 6 – 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

27 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

USAID cut will impact real estate – Hamusute

ECONOMIST and Housing Finance Expert Twaambo Hamusute says the realignment of the US government funding to Zambia will impact real estate. Some office spaces, especially in Lusaka, have been rented out to NGOs under USAID...

27 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Part of sin tax must finance NHIMA – HFZ

THE Healthcare Federation of Zambia (HFZ) says part of sin tax, if not all, should go towards financing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIMA). On Tuesday, NHIMA disclosed that it had sent a proposal to...

27 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Mopani apologises to Kankoyo MP

MOPANI Copper Mines PLC has apologised to Kankoyo UPND MP Heartson Mabeta for stating that the law maker’s claim that he had scheduled a meeting with its CEO Charles Sakanya was untrue and baseless. Mopani...

27 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Change of bank notes highlights ongoing challenges with price stability, inflation – Chibuye

RENOWNED chartered accountant Andrew Chibuye says the introduction of a new bank notes highlights ongoing challenges with price stability and inflation. Chibuye also observes that while the introduction of K500 and K200 notes might seem...

26 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Kafulafuta accident claims life of CBU student

TWO people, among them a Copperbelt University student, have died after a bus transporting 68 people with around 47 CBU students was involved in an accident at Kafulafuta along the Ndola-Kapiri Road. On Monday, CBU...

26 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

BigTree launches FIT sports drink

BIGTREE Beverages Ltd has launched FIT, a sports drink designed to elevate the fitness experience for enthusiasts and athletes alike. And Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu has commended BigTree for its commitment to supporting the health...

26 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Govt’s engagement with Dangote for cheaper fuel a good move – PTAZ

PETROLEUM Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) Secretary General Benson Tembo has welcomed government’s move to engage Dangote for cheaper fuel, saying it was long overdue. On Monday, government revealed that a team led by Energy...

26 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Speaker orders statement on floods

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has asked acting Leader of Government Business in the House, Jack Mwiimbu, to issue a statement next Wednesday on the flood situation in the country. She has also...

26 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

DMMU focused more on drought, they didn’t prepare for floods – Chanda Kabwe

FORMER DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe says it appears the unit focused more on the drought response at the expense of addressing the anticipated flooding, despite early warnings. The country has experienced episodes of flooding...

25 Feb 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia’s rank as 6th poorest country a reflection of misplaced priorities – Sensio

FORMER Kasenengwa PF MP Sensio Banda says Zambia’s ranking as the sixth poorest country in the world by the World Bank Group (WBG) is a reflection of misplaced priorities on part of the country. In...