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7 Nov 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Lungu is ready to lose his teeth – Mumbi

FORMER PF Secretary General Mumbi Phiri says former president Edgar Lungu is ready to lose his teeth. Last week, suspended PF National Chairperson Davies Chama said if you join a fight, don’t cry when they... […]

6 Nov 2023 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Kapala in new fuel scandal, gives diesel supply deal to Transworld without tender

MINISTER of Energy Peter Kapala has, again, awarded a fuel supply contract without following tender procedure. Kapala has given a diesel supply deal to Transworld Petroleum Limited, another company which is believed to be close... […]

4 Nov 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Energy PS justifies cancellation of fuel supply tender, says minister has powers

MINISTRY of Energy Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba says the ministry cancelled the fuel supply contract offered to Devon Oil Limited to avert a possible fuel shortage after the company experienced logistical problems in Tanzania. Mumba... […]

3 Nov 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Democracy is shaky if it doesn’t deliver economic, social benefits – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says democracy must deliver economic and social benefits, otherwise, it will be shaky. Speaking during a state banquet held in honour of visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Wednesday evening, President Hichilema said... […]

2 Nov 2023 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

We’re concerned about recent actions by Zambian authorities which have infringed on people’s rights – US Envoy

United States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says his government is concerned about recent actions by Zambian authorities that have infringed upon the democratic rights of the Zambian people. Last week, a consortium of civil... […]

1 Nov 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

We’ve continued to accord Lungu his privileges, immunities – Govt

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says former president Edgar Lungu has not officially communicated to Cabinet about his political comeback, therefore, government continues to accord him his privileges. Speaking when he featured on Prime TV’s... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

Lungu moves out of Sunzu’s house

POLICE yesterday blocked former president Edgar Lungu and other members of his PF faction from accessing the party secretariat. And Lungu says he and his wife Esther have moved out of the government-rented house in... […]

30 Oct 2023 | Diggers Reporter

Tanzania summons TAZAMA officials over marooned ship

THE Corruption Prevention Bureau in Tanzania is investigating how a ship carrying cheaper fuel for Zambia was blocked from offloading in Dar-es-Salaam, sources in that country have told News Diggers. Energy Minister Peter Kapala this […]

29 Oct 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

I don’t see any shrinking democratic space – Veep

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says she does not see any shrinking of the democratic space under the new dawn government. And the Vice-President says Cabinet has not yet approved ZNS’ intention to construct a $15 billion... […]

28 Oct 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

I won’t allow PF to die, vows Lungu as he announces political comeback

FORMER president Edgar Lungu has announced his return to active politics as PF leader, with a promise not to allow the opposition party to die for as long as he lives. Lungu, however, says his... […]