HH has only scored in travelling, he’s done 47 trips in 2 years – Kabimba

ECONOMIC Front Leader Wynter Kabimba says President Hakainde Hichilema has only scored success in terms of travelling around the world, and not changing people’s livelihoods. And Kabimba says UPND is delaying to conclude the KCM, Mopani deal because they are looking for a user-friendly investor who will finance their elections campaigns in 2026. Speaking when…...
95th Agric Show gives us an opportunity for economic recovery – Govt

COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says this years’ Agricultural and Commercial Show gives the country an opportunity to continue on its ambitious agenda for economic recovery. Speaking during the Judges Luncheon, Wednesday, Mulenga said this year’s agricultural show would provide a platform for enhancing business and market linkages across all sectors of the…...
Lsk man in court for incest

A LUSAKA man has been dragged to court for having canal knowledge of his biological daughter. Chongo Mwaba, a driver, is facing one count of incest contrary to section 159 (1) of the penal code chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Allegations are that Mwaba, between August 6, 2022 and August 12, 2022 in…...
We’ll reverse land titles illegally obtained in Kawena forest – Muchima

LANDS Minister Elijah Muchima says government won’t hesitate to reverse some land titles which were illegally obtained in Kawena forest. And Muchima says the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is actively investigating how clients obtained land in Forest 27. Speaking at a media briefing, Tuesday, Muchima warned that those who had continued building in forests where investigations…...
We’ll help Chisokone Market Inferno victims – Govt

GOVERNMENT has expressed sadness over the fire that swept through Chisokone Market in Kitwe on Tuesday. In a statement, Wednesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda said it was unfortunate that the Market was struck by the same unfortunate fate of fire within a short period of time, causing suffering to traders. “Government is deeply saddened…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1530 Thursday August 3, 2023

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Lsk woman stabs brother-in-law to death

POLICE have arrested and charged Catherine Sampa of Lusaka’s Chawama compound for murder, after she stabbed to death her brother-in-law. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said a neighbour heard some noise and rushed to the suspect’s house, only to find the deceased laying lifeless on the floor in a pool of blood…...
Mwali drops out of chess World Cup after round one

INTERNATIONAL Master (IM) Chitumbo Mwali has expressed disappointment following his first round elimination from the ongoing 2023 Chess World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. Each round is played under a knock-out system, consisting of a two-game match. In the case of a tie, the players play a rapid and, if necessary, a blitz tiebreak until the…...
LCC anticipates 2,000 marriages by year end

THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it is anticipating at least 2,000 couples will be married in Lusaka by December 31, this year. And LCC has noted with displeasure that some council workers are dubiously collecting money from both local and foreign business owners. In a statement, Tuesday, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said…...
Govt pays for Muzala’s treatment

GOVERNMENT has provided funding for the medical treatment of Muzala Samukonga who is at risk of missing the World Athletics Championships later this month. Samukonga sustained a torn muscle and was unable to finish the Silesia Wanda Diamond League 400m race in Poland last month. In the most competitive 400m race in almost five years,…...