Sampa’s conviction has proven that the law is not selective – Imenda
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says the conviction of Kelvin Sampa for theft proves that the law is not selective. Her remarks follow the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court’s decision on Tuesday to sentence Sampa, a UPND member and former Kasama MP, to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour in a matter where he was accused…...
Single-digit inflation won’t immediately put money in your pockets – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Prof Lubinda Haabazoka says citizens are not feeling the impact of the reduction of inflation to 7.1 percent because it has been high over the past eight years. Commenting on sentiments that goods and services were still high despite inflation reducing to single digits, Tuesday, Prof Haabazoka said it takes time to feel the…...
We’ll audit utilisation of funds allocated towards road works – Govt
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri says government will carry out a full audit to establish how resources meant for road works have been utilised by local authorities. Phiri also warned that local authorities that are not performing as expected should not think that they are untouchable. Speaking when he…...
Zambia can double its economy over time – Sangwa
MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa says Zambia can double its economy over time, but cautions that such an outcome will not be achieved through declarations alone. In a write-up, Sangwa said the country’s economy would be built through discipline, credibility and institutional strength. “Zambia can grow. It can even double its economy…...
We increased fuel prices to ensure security of supply – ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says fuel prices have been increased to ensure that there is security of supply. ERB Director Economic Regulations Alfred Mwila says the country has enough fuel stock that it can run on comfortably for a month. Meanwhile, Mwila says the private sector might not have the muscle to stock fuel…...
Espionage charge on Findlay shocks lawyer
LUSAKA businessman Valden Findlay’s lawyer, Milner Katolo, says it is shocking that his client has been charged with espionage without being interviewed. Yesterday, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the arrest of Findlay for the offence of espionage. Chilabi stated that Findlay was currently in custody, and investigations were ongoing. “The Zambia Police Service confirms that…...
Embrace defectors, UPND urges members as Clement Tembo joins ruling party
UPND National Chairman Collins Maoma has urged party members to treat defectors from other political parties like old members. Former Kabwata PF aspiring candidate Clement Tembo has defected to the ruling UPND, along with other party members. Speaking when he welcomed Tembo to the party, Wednesday, Maoma urged the UPND not to resist people who…...
BoZ introduces new benchmark bonds
THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the introduction of new benchmark bonds as part of measures to develop and promote the government securities market. BoZ says the three-year government bond will no longer hold benchmark status, adding that while the five-year government bond retains its benchmark status, it will not be issued for the…...
Govt releases K23m to address sanitation challenges at UNZA
MINISTRY of Education PS Dr Kelvin Mambwe says government, through the directive of President Hakainde Hichilema, has released K23 million to address the University of Zambia’s water and sanitation challenges. UNZA students protested yesterday after the tragic death of Emmanuel Bwalya, a second-year student who drowned after accidentally falling into a trench dug to address…...
News Diggers Edition 2224 Thursday April 2, 2026
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