Most desks being procured under CDF are defective – LCC
LUSAKA City Council Social Economic Planner Janet Namuchile says a report on the review of CDF implementation has revealed that most desks procured under the fund are defective, with the common problem being cracking. And Committee on Local Governance, Housing and Chiefs’ Affairs Chairperson Newton Samakayi says councils have failed to monitor the quality of…...
We understand your challenges in instilling discipline in Parley, remain firm, SDA Church tells Mutti
THE Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Zambia has encouraged Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti to remain steadfast and firm as she presides over business of the House. SDA Woodlands Conference president, Dr Daniel Chuunga, says as a church, they understand the challenges the Speaker faces in instilling discipline in the House, stating…...
Cost of living will reduce before 2026 – Govt
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the high cost of living will reduce before 2026 because of the various economic measures government is implementing. When asked, recently, whether the UPND government was confident about winning the 2026 general elections despite citizens’ complaints of hunger, Milupi assured that the problem would be addressed…...
Lungu has greater chance of winning elections than HH – PF
PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says individuals who had expressed interest in becoming PF presidents have accepted that Edgar Lungu has returned to his original position, adding that they will be given an opportunity to pursue their aspirations in the near future. And Nakacinda says Lungu has a greater chance of winning the elections,…...
Lungu urges African countries, international community to help Kenya amid severe floods
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has called on regional bodies and the international community to adequately respond to violent floods caused by a tropical cyclone, which have killed over 400 Kenyans. In a statement, Monday, Lungu said the devastation caused by the disaster on individuals, families, communities and Kenya in general was overwhelming and unbearable. “I…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1728 Tuesday May 7, 2024
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BB11 unstoppable for Orlando Pride
COPPER Queens forward Barbra Banda has kept up her impressive form for Orlando Pride, scoring her fourth goal of the season in Pride’s narrow 1-0 victory over Racing Louisville over the weekend. The win means Pride have now gone on a five game winning streak, and top the NWSL with 18 points. Banda is showing…...
Cost of living 2024
Views on Proposed Development Strategy for Critical Minerals: Challenges, Benefits and suggestions – Part 2
Appreciating Challenges The Zambian mining industry has continued to operate as enclaves in the economy. However, prior to privatisation, mining appeared to fulfil some of its social and economic expectations of the country and especially in communities where they operated. Quality social amenities such schools, sports facilities, housing, water, sanitation and health facilities, were available. […]
Govt shouldn’t prioritise business interests over citizens – Sensio
FORMER Kasenengwa PF MP Sensio Banda has urged the UPND government to stop prioritising business interests and focus on the economic needs of the people. In a recent posting on his Facebook page, Banda observed that there was growing concern surrounding the priorities of the UPND government. “There is growing concern surrounding the priorities of…...