Sipilisiwe Ncube

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About Sipilisiwe Ncube

Sipilisiwe Ncube is a Zambian journalist with a background in radio news.
Email: sipilisiwe [at] diggers [dot] news

Death of 18 on Lake Mweru saddens govt
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 21, 2019
18 people have died while 21 others have survived after a motorized wooden boat they were in capsized on Lake Mweru. And acting Transport and....
Chitotela’s sympathisers threaten to petrol-bomb News Diggers offices
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 21, 2019
Sympathisers of corruption-accused Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela have threatened to petrol-bomb News Diggers offices in Lusaka if the newspaper continues to write negative stories....
Reinstate meal allowances or risk mammoth protests, Kambwili tells govt
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 20, 2019
NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to reinstate the meal allowances for university students for the sake of the majority poor....
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UPND MPs walk out on Chitotela again
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 20, 2019
Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini says he will render a measured ruling on the continued walk outs by opposition UPND members of....
IG replaces fired Sesheke Cops
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 20, 2019
The Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has transferred and promoted new officers to replace those that were fired in Sesheke. This is according to....
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We’ll close down ‘churches’ causing noise pollution in compounds – Sampa
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 19, 2019
Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa has warned illegal churches in all the seven constituencies in Lusaka that they risk being closed if they cause noise pollution....
Mundende reshuffles Zesco directors
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 18, 2019
Returning from local leave, Zesco managing director Victor Mundende has made staff reshuffles and appointments at various levels within the utility. The Zesco boss went....
Police Commission dismisses 4 Sesheke cops for beating PF cadres
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 17, 2019
The Police Service Commission has fired four officers from Sesheke for allegedly beating up violent PF cadres during the just ended parliamentary by-elections in that....
3 die on Lake Mweru, as police continue search for more bodies
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 17, 2019
Three people out of the total 20 have been confirmed dead after a boat they were in capsized on Lake Mweru in Luapula Province on....
PF will petition Sesheke election results – Mwila
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 14, 2019
Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila says the ruling party will petition the “violence-induced election results” of the Sesheke parliamentary by-election, which elected UPND’s Romeo....
DEC arrests former ZAF commander, Chimese for theft
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 13, 2019
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested former Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lt General Eric Chimese for various criminal offences and has since ceased....
CSPR urges MPs to make speedy progress on enacting important Bills
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 13, 2019
Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) executive director Patrick Nshindano says parliamentarians should throw away their political patronages when debating critical Bills in Parliament this....
PF complains to ECZ after brutal attacks in Sesheke
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 12, 2019
Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has written to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), complaining about the brutal attacks on his party members in....
PF, UPND cadres clash at Sesheke police
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 12, 2019
Police in Sesheke have arrested two UPND cadres for being in possession of offensive weapons while six PF cadres have sustained injuries and are admitted....
PF shouldn’t blame UPND for their infighting – Mwaliteta
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 12, 2019
Lusaka Province UPND chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta says the Patriotic Front should not blame the opposition political party for infighting which has rocked the ruling party.....
ACC conniving with UPND to scandalise Lungu’s influential ministers – Kamba
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 11, 2019
Aspiring PF Lusaka Province chairman Kennedy Kamba says investigative wings are being used by the opposition UPND to align cabinet ministers to corruption so that....
Don’t blame opposition MPs for lack of rural development – Katuta
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 11, 2019
Chiengi FDD member of parliament Given Katuta says government should not blame opposition members of parliament for slow delivery of projects in various constituencies because....
Luo has no powers to abolish students’ meal allowances – Action Aid
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 11, 2019
Action Aide Zambia Country Director Nalucha Ziba says Higher Education Minister Nkandu Luo has got no powers to abolish meal allowances for university students because....
Chinja team ukolewe, Lungu urges Sesheke
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 9, 2019
President Edgar Lungu has advised the people of Sesheke to switch allegiance from the UPND to the PF if they want to enjoy the benefits....
United Voice Radio condemns Mutati’s cadres for attacking Nevers
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 8, 2019
United Voice Radio board chairperson Bishop Mwape Chomba has condemned the conduct by Felix Mutati’s MMD youths who stormed the radio station to interrupt a....
E-voucher a fraud because it helps criminals thrive, charges Sinkamba
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 8, 2019
Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba says the current mode of supplying fertilizer to farmers using agro-dealers under the electronic voucher system has proven to be....
Chitotela may not go down alone – Chipimo
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 8, 2019
NAREP president Elias Chipimo says whenever a high profile person is implicated in corruption, it is always clear that they do so with the blessings....
UNZA lecturers to be paid today
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on February 8, 2019
University of Zambia (UNZA) Vice Chancellor Professor Luke Mumba says lecturers will be paid their January salaries by today. Early this week, UNZA professional unions....

UNZA students during protest at the main campus in Lusaka last year-Picture by Tenson Mkhala

ZANASU vows to fight termination of meal allowances

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 8 Feb 2019

Zambia National Students Union (ZANASU) president Misheck Kakonde has vowed to fight Minister of Higher Education Professor Nkandu Luo’s decision to terminate payment of meal....

Luo officially announces govt’s termination of students meal allowances

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 7 Feb 2019

Government has officially abolished meal allowances for University of Zambia and Copperbelt University students. Higher Education Minister Professor Nkandu Luo announced this at a media....

Mutati’s youths storm Christian radio to fish out rival, Nevers

By Sipilisiwe Ncube and Thomas Mulenga on 7 Feb 2019

Felix Mutati’s MMD faction die hard youths yesterday stormed United Voice Christian Radio in an attempt to interrupt a programme on which Nevers Mumba was....

US Embassy donates 16 computers, provides conservation training to chiefs

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 7 Feb 2019

The United States Embassy in Lusaka has donated 16 personal computers to NGOs and the Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) to help prevent wasteful and....

Cyber Crime Crack Squad designed to spy on citizens – Msoni

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 6 Feb 2019

All People’s Congress (APC) leader leader Nason Msoni says Zambia desperately needs a poverty Crack Squad, not a Cyber Crack Squad which is only meant....

Govt officially abolishes meal allowances

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 6 Feb 2019

Government has officially abolished meal allowances for University of Zambia and Copperbelt University students. Minister of Higher Education Professor Nkandu Luo announced this at a....

Avondale mob attacks witchdoctor for killing 2 family members

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 6 Feb 2019

A witch doctor of Chongwe Township is nursing a broken jaw, unable to speak, after a mob attacked him for allegedly bewitching two people of....

Nawakwi, Wynter, Saki and Mutati should define their alliance – Milupi

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 5 Feb 2019

ADD leader Charles Milupi says by standing on the truth, the Opposition Alliance has unsettled those who lack integrity. On Sunday, four opposition political parties....

Govt shouldn’t use SJCCS to violate citizens’ rights – Mulonga

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 5 Feb 2019

Bloggers of Zambia chief executive officer Richard Mulonga says government must not use the Special Joint Cyber crime Crack Squad (SJCCS) must not be used....

Axxez rubbishes Amos’ allegations, says Govt is protecting Lebanese interests

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Feb 2019

Axxez Media Management says it is unfortunate that senior government officials are helping Lebanese companies to thrive in Zambia while killing young local entrepreneurs. In....

Chinsali agro-dealer fled with 600 beneficiaries’ deposits – Katambo

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Feb 2019

An agro-dealer in Chinsali bolted with about 600 beneficiaries’ deposits under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo has revealed. And Katambo....

Bishop Mambo questions Sumaili’s silence on Sichalwe’s porn blunder

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Feb 2019

CiSCA chairperson Bishop John Mambo says President Lungu should take action against Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Minister Lawrence Sichalwe for sharing a pornographic video on....

Govt forms “special joint cyber crime crack squad”

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Feb 2019

Government has established a Special Joint Cyber crime Crack Squad (SJCCS) aimed at mitigating the abuse and illegal use of internet. According to a statement....

Changala condemns Lungu for condoning Mwila’s attacks on Prime TV

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 4 Feb 2019

Human rights activist Brebner Changala says PF Secretary General Davies Mwila’s arrogance of harassing the media should be condemned by every well-meaning Zambian. In an....

Govt bans DP activities again

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 3 Feb 2019

Ministry of Home Affairs Spokesperson Nephas Chifuta has announced that all Democratic Party (DP) political activities have been banned pending the Attorney General’s court appeal....

It’s difficult for opposition MPs to work amidst police intimidation – Muchima

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 1 Feb 2019

Ikelengi UPND member of parliament Elijah Muchima says it is difficult for opposition MPs to develop their various constituencies because the PF used the police....

UPND spokesperson Stevphen Katuka speaks to journalist in Lusaka

L/stone MP’s arrest a witch hunt – Katuka

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 1 Feb 2019

UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka says the arrest of the party’s Livingstone member of parliament by the Anti-Corruption Commission is a nonsensical witch hunt because....

UNICEF, Shiwang’andu Council allocate K264,500 for borehole rehabilitation

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 1 Feb 2019

The Shiwang’andu Town Council, in partnership with UNICEF, has allocated K264,500 for rehabilitation, repair and upgrading of 50 water boreholes in the constituency. According to....

Kasolo fired as ZCCM-IH boss over mine tax remarks

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 1 Feb 2019

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has announced that ZCCM-IH chief executive officer Dr Pious Kasolo has been fired. Musukwa says Dr Kasolo will be replaced the....

Police fight running battles with Zambezi residents after death of suspect in custody

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 30 Jan 2019

Police in Zambezi District of North-Western Province on Tuesday fought running battles with residents who ran amok destroying properties and setting ablaze a police vehicle....