US CDC injects $2.5m in advanced laboratory capacity in Zambia
THE United States government has announced a US$2.5 million investment in advanced laboratory capacity in Zambia aimed at helping counter public health threats in the country. And US CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr Nirav Shah has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for showing leadership in addressing epidemics and pandemics, both locally and on the continent. Meanwhile,…...
Political will a key factor in enhancing health financing – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says political will continues to be the key factor required for health financing to be enhanced. Speaking at the Conference on Public Health 2023, Tuesday, Masebo said President Hakainde Hichilema had taken the lead in ensuring that health financing in the country had been enhanced. “Political will will definitely continue to…...
Verbatim: Mukula smuggling trial – Given Lubinda, others Vs News Diggers (PART 17)
Mutale SC: You were also asked some questions in relation to property number 22/27. In the process of trying to explain, you were not allowed, can you explain what you wanted to explain in relation to that property? M Chakoleka: My lady, I wish to object to that. Judge Yangailo: You can switch on the…...
I’ve been admitted to hospital since Saturday – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says he has been admitted to the hospital since Saturday. In a statement posted in a WhatsApp group called Dynamic Analysis Zambia, Tuesday, Kawana said if his time had come, he would go out smiling. “Yes, I am admitted to hospital where I have been since…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1614 Wednesday November 29, 2023
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Zambia thumps Eswatini at netball Africa Cup
ZAMBIA has started her Netball Africa Cup of Nations on a bright note, thumping Eswatini 62-47 in Gaborone, Botswana. The Lazarous Tembo-coached side dominated play from start to finish to claim a victory against Eswatini. In the first quarter, Zambia led 14-10, thanks to goals from Beauty Nakazwe, Diana Banda and Carol Moono. Zambia continued…...
Zambia eyes winning start at Netball Africa Cup
ZAMBIA eyes a bright start at the Netball Africa Cup of Nations this afternoon when it clashes with a familiar opponent, Eswatini, in Gaborone, Botswana. Coach Lazarous Tembo has cautioned his players to guard against complacency heading into the crucial fixture. The two sides head into this game a year after having faced each other…...
We’ll not condone lawlessness – FAZ
FAZ says it will not condone the continued lawlessness and hooliganism being experienced at various stadia across the country. Meanwhile, FC MUZA General Secretary Joe Kabika has confirmed that the window of the coaching staffs’ mini bus was smashed by angry Power Dynamos fans following their 1-all draw at the Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe…....
You’re World Cup material, Nkandu tells Copper Queens
GOVERNMENT has challenged the women’s national team to get an outright win when they face off with Angola tomorrow in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier fixture in Luanda, Angola. The Copper Queens are out in Angola for the last round WAFCON qualifier first leg before hosting their opponents on December 5…...
We’ve shifted focus to AFCON preparations – Kamanga
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has revealed that the association is working on a pre-AFCON camp ahead of the January tournament in Ivory Coast. Kamanga said in his weekly President Corner column on Monday that FAZ had shifted attention to preparing for the AFCON tournament. “Our focus now will be on preparations for the Africa Cup…...
