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2 Dec 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Most PF MPs come to Parley drunk, claims Chief Whip

GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa has accused some PF members of parliament of going to Parliament drunk and trying to disturb Parliamentary proceedings. On Tuesday, PF members of parliament walked out of Parliament twice, the... […]

1 Dec 2021 | Hastings Nasilele

If we increase fuel prices, it won’t be something that will knock off people’s pockets – Minister

Minister of energy Peter Kapala says the government might be able to maintain the existing fuel prices once it removes what has been identified as inefficiency costs, but if a decision to increase is made,... […]

1 Dec 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

DBZ boss in abuse of office scandal after spending K1m towards his children’s school fees

AN investigation has revealed that Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) Managing Director Dr Samuel Bwalya abused his authority of office by using public resources exceeding K1 million to pay tuition fees for his children at... […]

30 Nov 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Zambians would’ve rioted if they knew what was happening in the last 10 years – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambians would have rioted had they known what was going on in the last 10 years. And President Hichilema says he is aware that some ministers are already under pressure from... […]

29 Nov 2021 | Julia Malunga

Outcome of petition process necessary for democracy – ECZ

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the outcome of the petition process is necessary for democracy to thrive as it validates the credibility of an election. And ECZ says it processed nominations based on... […]

26 Nov 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

Don’t be deceived by my humble looks, I won’t tolerate mismanagement of public resources – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says people must not be deceived by his humble looks because that is how village people are, stating that he will not tolerate doing wrong things with regard to public resources. And... […]

25 Nov 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Police nab former Petauke DC for aiding underage children obtain NRCs

POLICE in Eastern Province have arrested former Petauke district commissioner Velenasi Banda Moyo and PF Kaumbwe Constituency chairman for one count of abuse of authority. In a statement, Thursday, police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the... […]

25 Nov 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Chama narrates detention ordeal: I was eating, sleeping well, even snoring a lot with nice dreams

PF deputy national chairperson Davies Chama says he received no special treatment during his 11 days of detention despite being former Defence Minister. Narrating his detention experience to News Diggers, Chama who has since been... […]

24 Nov 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

ZESCO MD fails to appear before Parley committee to face audit queries

THE Parliamentary Committee on Parastatal Bodies yesterday refused to accept ZESCO Limited’s submission of responses to queries cited in the latest Auditor General’s report because company Managing Director Victor Mundende failed to appear. At the... […]

23 Nov 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF loses 3 more seats as court nullifies Lunte, Chimwemwe and Nakonde

THE Patriotic Front has lost three more parliamentary seats after the High Court nullified the elections of Lunte, Chimwemwe and Nakonde MPs. Former transport and communications minister Mutotwe Kafwaya says the nullification of his “hard... […]