Sipilisiwe Ncube

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About Sipilisiwe Ncube

Sipilisiwe Ncube has a background in radio news.

Email: sipilisiwe [at] diggers [dot] news

Sipilisiwe has a background in radio news.

Email: sipilisiwe [at] diggers [dot] news

CCMG statement on Chilubi nothing but lies – Malama
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 20, 2020
The Church mother bodies should not claim that they are non-partisan because as long as they vote, they support a particular political party, says PF....
Police must explain involvement in gassing – Kambwili
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 20, 2020
NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili says the allegation that Chingola District Officer Commanding Peter Miselo and Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) Wellington Falanga have been implicated in....
Russia is ready to increase scholarships for Zambian students, Matviyenko tells Lungu
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 20, 2020
If you are interested in increasing the number of Russian State scholarships for Zambian students, we are ready to consider and satisfy this request, Federation....
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Top Chingola cops implicated in gassing incidences
By Mukosha Funga and Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 19, 2020
Police have recorded warn and caution statements from the Chingola District Officer Commanding Peter Miselo and District Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) Wellington Falanga who have....
Allowing owing students to write exams impractical – Mulungushi
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 19, 2020
MULUNGUSHI University says 20 per cent of the students at the institution were not allowed to write the December 2019 exams due to failure to....
Opposition Alliance settling for HH as 2021 candidate
By Sipilisiwe Ncube and Tenson Mkhala on February 6, 2020
The Opposition Alliance is settling for UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema as the alliance’s candidate in the 2021 general elections, while discussions are still ongoing for....
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Wynter is lying, govt didn’t sneak any clause into Bill 10 – Tutwa
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 3, 2020
PF deputy whip Tutwa Ngulube says government has not sneaked in any Clause in Bill 10, contrary to Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba’s assertion.....
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UPND is just eating HH’s money, not campaigning in Chilubi – PF
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 3, 2020
PF deputy national mobilization chair Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba says UPND officials are just eating their leader Hakainde Hichilema’s money instead of campaigning in Chilubi. And....
If they’re not paid by 15th, lecturers free to insult govt – Mushimba
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 3, 2020
UNZALARU is free to insult their management or government, but only if they do not have their salaries paid on the 15th of every month,....
DMMU approves 200tns of relief food for Feira
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 3, 2020
Government has approved 200 metric tonnes of relief food to be distributed to residents of Feira constituency in Luangwa District, says Disaster Management and Mitigation....
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Kambwili raises fraud alert at Konkola, but Milingo denies taking K100m from KCM account
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 1, 2020
NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili has accused Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu of transferring K100 million from the company’s bank account and depositing....
Sumaili should just enjoy her PF job and shut up, she knows nothing – Seer 1
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 31, 2020
South-Africa based Nigerian prophet Seer 1 says Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili should not talk rubbish about things she doesn’t know but continue enjoying free....
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Govt sneaked a clause rejected by NDF into Bill 10, reveals Wynter
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 30, 2020
Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba says the National Democratic Forum (NDF) had rejected the proposal to create the Office of Deputy Attorney General but....
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Govt is serious about the corruption fight – Sumaili
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 30, 2020
National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says the government is serious about fighting corruption considering that some ministers have been questioned by....
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State if you’re a lawyer or politician, Mundubile tells Sangwa
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 30, 2020
Patriotic Front (PF) Disciplinary Committee Chairperson Brian Mundubile says nothing will cause the party to crumble and President Edgar Lungu will take the day in....
PF isn’t exploiting DMMU to distribute relief food in Chilubi, insists Kabwe
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 30, 2020
We will continue to help vulnerable Zambians with relief food with or without a by-election, including in Chilubi Island, says Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit....
Lungu mourns senior chief Ndungu
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 30, 2020
President Edgar Lungu has expressed sadness over the death of senior chief Ndungu of the Luvale people of North-Western Province. In a statement issued by....
5 die, 12 sustain injuries in Great North Road accident
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 30, 2020
Five people have died while 12 others have sustained injuries in an accident which occurred on Wednesday around 15:45 hours at the junction of Mungule....
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Lungu’s chances of winning 2021 are nil – Sangwa
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 29, 2020
Constitutional lawyer John Sangwa says he has interrogated the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill Number 10 of 2019 and found that there is nothing progressive about....
Lungu hails revamped $35m Zamanita plant
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 29, 2020
President Edgar Lungu says the newly-launched and revamped Zamanita plant in Lusaka looks set to restore and even exceed its glory days of strong performance.....
SACCORD calls for enhanced communication on Chingola killings
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 29, 2020
Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) executive director Boniface Cheembe has expressed concern over suspected ritual killings and riots in Chingola.....
Prime TV didn’t misquote Chilubanama – Shawa
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 29, 2020
Prime Television managing director Gerald Shawa says the TV station stands by what it reported that former State House Permanent Secretary Emmanuel Chilubanama said President....
No political gatherings, orders Kampyongo as police crack down on Chingola crimes
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on January 28, 2020
Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has advised all political parties wishing to have meetings on the Copperbelt to put them on hold because of the....

C/belt Police gun down criminal in Chingola

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 28 Jan 2020

Police on the Copperbelt Province have gunned down a suspected criminal in connection with gas-spraying of people using unknown substances in Chingola District. Speaking at....

My team and I are ready to die over our work – FIC boss

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 27 Jan 2020

Physical threats do come but my team and I have sat down and resolved that we shall work and do our work until the last....

Chilubanama apologizes to PF, accuses Prime TV of misquoting him

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 26 Jan 2020

Former State House permanent Secretary Emmanuel Chilubanama has apologized to the PF for causing confusion in the party through an interview which he gave to....

Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili during an interview at her office in Lusaka-picture by Tenson Mkhala

Porn addicts fail to function in marriages, says Sumaili

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 25 Jan 2020

Religious Affairs Minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says a lot of people who are addicted to pornography fail to function properly in marriages. And Rev Sumaili....

Chilubanama has to explain disrespect for Lungu – Moonga

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 24 Jan 2020

I still don’t believe that it was Emmanuel Chilubanama who said what we saw on Prime TV about President Edgar Lungu, maybe it was his....

LAZ opposes proposal to merge FIC with DEC

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 24 Jan 2020

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has rejected any proposals that seek to have the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) abolished or merged with the Drug....

Challenge me, but if you rock the boat, we’ll throw you out – Lungu

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 23 Jan 2020

President Edgar Lungu says anyone in PF is free to challenge him for the party presidency ahead of the 2021 general elections. But the President....

There’s no vacuum, I am your board, Kafwaya tells ZICTA

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 23 Jan 2020

Transport and Communications Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya yesterday told ZITCA officials not to worry about the absence of a board at the authority because he has....

PF has completely lost it – Wynter

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 22 Jan 2020

Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba says Zambia is at crossroads because of the Patriotic Front’s aimless leadership which has brought the country to a....

Lungu bought $138m jet so he could stretch his legs in-flight – Kalaba

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 22 Jan 2020

Democratic Party leader Harry Kalaba says President Edgar Lungu spent US $138 million on a luxurious jet just so that he could stretch his legs....

SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe during press briefing at Lusaka's Pamodzi Hotel-picture by Tenson Mkhala

SACCORD commends Diggers for fostering dialogue

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 22 Jan 2020

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended News Diggers and its partners for fostering dialogue, saying such is healthy....

Govt must heed World Bank advice, cancel pipeline loans – JCTR

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 21 Jan 2020

The Zambian government must heed the warning from the 2020 World Bank Report that states that rising debt can be detrimental to the national economy,....

Give FIC powers to prosecute, ZICA submits to Parley committee

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 21 Jan 2020

Action Aid Zambia country director Nalucha Ziba says the law should be broadened to allow the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to name those cited in....

UNDP calls for recognition of gay rights

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 20 Jan 2020

National Aids Council (NAC) communications manager Justine Mwiinga says there is no law in Zambia which criminalises homosexuality. Meanwhile, the UNDP Zambia Legal Environment Assessment....

I won’t exculpate myself, my allegiance is to MMD and not Nevers – Kabanda

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 20 Jan 2020

Serenje MMD member of parliament Maxwell Kabanda says he has not breached the party constitution for him to exculpate himself to any individual, including to....

Start preparing your exit, Chilubi is ours, Mumbi taunts HH

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 17 Jan 2020

Patriotic Front (PF) deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says UPND president Hakainde Hichilema should start preparing for his retirement after losing the Chilubi parliamentary by-election....

ECZ’s failure to sponsor stakeholders to Dubai will trigger suspicion – Chipenzi

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 17 Jan 2020

Gears Initiative Zambia executive director McDonald Chipenzi says failure by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to sponsor stakeholders to go and witness the printing....

Zambian elections are credible, we just need good losers – Dora

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 16 Jan 2020

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is not mandated by law to sponsor stakeholders to go and observe the....

Take those arrested for rioting in Chingola to court, demand relatives

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 16 Jan 2020

Some residents of Chingola’s Chiwempala area have complained that police are taking too long to charge rioting suspects who have been in custody since January....

Bus drivers protest “unfair impounding” by police officers

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 16 Jan 2020

Lusaka local route bus drivers on Tuesday protested at Central Police over alleged unfair impounding of their vehicles by officers. And bus drivers lamented that....