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19 Dec 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Cost of living in Lusaka up by K41

The latest Basic Needs Basket analysis shows that the cost of living in Lusaka for a family of five shot from K4,883.57 in October to K4,924.54 in November, signalling a K4.97 increase, according to the […]

19 Dec 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Only political will can resolve TAZARA challenges – Chinese Envoy

Chinese Deputy Ambassador to Tanzania Guo Haodong has says political will is all that is required to completely revamp TAZARA and resolve all challenges that the Authority has been facing. According to a statement issued […]

19 Dec 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Those insulting me are dancing to Koswe song with their tongues – Pilato

Those insulting me over my Koswe song are simply dancing to it with their tongues, says satire singer Chama Fumba alias Pilato. And Pilato has clarified that he only apologised to the PF last year […]

19 Dec 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Govt signs €4.8m agreement with EU to expand Medical Stores

Health Minister DR Chitalu Chilufya says government through his ministry is investing in a new fleet of 42 different trucks which will be dispatched to various parts of the country. Dr Chilufya said government through […]

19 Dec 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

LAZ demands arrest of police officer who beat up CBU students

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is concerned that police officers have continued to brutalise citizens for exercising their freedoms, despite the Bill of Rights guaranteeing every citizen various fundamental rights. Commenting on the brutal […]

19 Dec 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

I’m not yet mad, only doctors can say if I’m – Dr Banda

Former UPND Vice-President Dr Canicius Banda says only doctors can tell if indeed he is running mad, as he personally feels he is still in his right frame of mind. And Dr Banda says he […]

19 Dec 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

Brazil writes off $90m of Zambia’s debt

Zambia has signed a $ 90.7 million debt write off with the Brazilian government, relieving the country of about 80 per cent of the US$113.4 million debt it was owing the South American economic giant. […]

19 Dec 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

HRC condemns police brutality, rebukes students for stoning officers

Human Rights Commission Spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya says there is need for a more reconciliatory approach towards resolving issues that affect students in institutions of higher learning other than using force. Commenting on the brutal manner […]

19 Dec 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

We don’t mean to expose juvenile prostitutes, Chipimo explains Kambani programme

Elias Chipimi says it is not his intention to expose reformed juvenile prostitutes when he takes them to Radio Stations to narrate their experiences. In an interview, the National Restoration Party president said his aim […]

19 Dec 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Bureaucracy lead cause of corruption in Zambia – Saasa

Premier Consult chief executive officer Professor Oliver Saasa says bureaucracy in government institutions perpetuates corruption. And Prof Saasa says there is need to strengthen oversight institutions in the country. Speaking to News Diggers! on the […]