Philip Chisalu – Page 87 – Zambia: News Diggers!

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18 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt tasks ZNS to mop up illegally harvested Mukula

GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu says government has engaged the services of the Zambia National Service (ZNS) to identify and collect all illegally harvested Mukula logs lying across the country. And Nzovu says... […]

17 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt deal with Vedanta over KCM not yet signed, it’s being finalised – Mines PS

MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta has disclosed that the signing of the deal for Vedanta to assume KCM operations has not yet been done, but says the finalisation of all... […]

17 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Cost of living in Lsk drops by K121

THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka for September has reduced to K9,146.06 compared to the K9,267.34 recorded for August. This is according to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR)... […]

13 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Veep calls for collaborative efforts in protecting children’s best interests

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango has called for collaborative efforts between government and various stakeholders in protecting and promoting the best interests of the Zambian child. And Deputy Chief Justice Michael Musonda has advised actors in the... […]

12 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We recorded over 4,000 maternal deaths between 2017 and 2022 – Govt

GOVERNMENT has disclosed that the country recorded a total of 4,709 maternal deaths between 2017 and 2022. Acting Minister of Health Charles Milupi told the National Assembly, Tuesday, that bleeding was the leading cause of... […]

12 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Financial crisis hits KCM as contractors suspend operations over debt

SOME contracting companies at Konkola Copper Mines Plc, among them Master Mine Service (MMS), have suspended operations due to non-payment of their dues. According to correspondence seen by News Diggers, MMS has suspended its services... […]

11 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Those who get Starlink can start ‘Internet cafe’ businesses – Mutati

MINISTER of Technology and Science Felix Mutati has insisted that Starlink internet is not expensive, arguing that people should not purchase it just for individual consumption but for resell. According to the Starlink website, the... […]

11 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Nomination isn’t appointment, Mwambwa will be subjected to Parley scrutiny – Veep

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the nomination of Dr Ron Mwambwa for the position of Auditor General by President Hakainde Hichilema doesn’t mean he has actually been appointed to that office. The Vice-President says members of... […]

10 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt awards $79.8m concession for Katete-Chanida road to local firm

GOVERNMENT has signed the first ever concession agreement with a local firm, Lutembwe Consulting Company, for the reconstruction of the 55 kilometers Katete-Chanida stretch, valued at $79.8 million. Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles... […]

10 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve traced some vehicles from the 1,002 cited in AG report – Govt

THE Ministry of Transport and Logistics says it has taken an interest in the 1,002 motor vehicles whose whereabouts were unknown as revealed in the Auditor General’s report, and has actually traced some. The Auditor... […]