Our current education system produces people who can only speak English – Kaingu
FORMER Minister of Education Micheal Kaingu says government is on the right trajectory if their intention is to align the education system to the industries which the country has. Last Monday, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Joel Kamoko said they were reforming the school curriculum to align it with the vision 2030 and the Eight…...
We’ll only deal with PF officials who are legally in office – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says PF seems to be in a split situation and his officers can only deal with those who are legally in office. Last week, PF faction Vice-President Given Lubinda said Musamba and his boss Jack Mwiimbu were scared little men because they cancelled late former Kabwe member of parliament…...
PF candidates demand K200,000 refunds
PF aspiring presidential candidates have demanded refunds of their K200,000 paid to the party as nomination fees, impeccable sources have revealed. Meanwhile, PF faction president Miles Sampa has warned the Edgar Lungu led faction that he will report them to the police if they select candidates in the upcoming ward by elections. Eight PF aspiring…...
ZCSA seizes 10 bales of used underwear
ZAMBIA Compulsory Standards Agency acting head of communications Brian Hatyoka says the agency has seized 10 bales of used undergarments from a trading entity operating around Soweto market in Lusaka valued at K29,000. In a statement, Sunday, Hatyoka disclosed that from January 2023 to date, the agency had withdrawn from the market more than 40…...
There’s only 14 percent usable water in Kariba – Kapala
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says there is only 14 percent usable water in the Kariba Dam and government is planning for below normal rainfall. In an interview, Kapala said there was need for the country to generate less and to scale up solar energy. “We just have to generate less, we will generate less. That…...
UPND should learn from past govts on abuse of POA – Chitotela
PAMBASHE PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela says the UPND government should not lie to themselves that abusing the Public Order Act will ensure their stay in power as successive governments have failed to do so. The Human Rights Commission (HRC) recently expressed concern over what it termed as the continued abuse and discriminatory application…...
Demand for our Kalonga mealie meal is high due to low prices – ZCS
THE Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) says it has recorded a high demand for its Kalonga mealie meal from consumers owing to its affordability. Last month, ZCS partnered with Dariyaye Milling Company to expand the presence of its Kalonga mealie meal brand to be sold at K220 for a 25kg breakfast bag and K195 for roller…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1627 Monday December 18, 2023
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ERB-led task force nabs 22 for selling illegal fuel in Lsk
22 people have been arrested in Lusaka for offences related to illegal fuel dealings and fuel worth approximately K300,000 has been seized. In a joint statement, Sunday, Energy Regulation Board Acting Public Relations Manager Lenganji Sikapizye stated that the task force remained committed to eradicating illegal fuel vending in the country. “Yesterday, 16th December 2023,…...
LCC demolishes makeshift stalls around “Big Moze” area
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has demolished more illegal makeshift stalls in Kamwala, near an area popularly known as “Big Moze”. Earlier this month, LCC demolished 20 illegal makeshift stalls around Downtown area in Kamwala and was expected to demolish over 80 structures in total. In a statement, Sunday, LCC Assistant Public Relations…...
