News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1412 Monday February 20, 2023
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Kaizer pleads to the court for passport
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu has asked the court to release his passport to enable him to seek medical attention abroad. This is in a matter in which Zulu is charged with two counts of failing to appear before the nearest immigration officer and failing to surrender a diplomatic passport. In count…...
Police arrest 36 Junkies in Kamaga
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested 36 people in an operation targeting junkies in Kamanga compound. In a statement, Police Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said among those arrested in the operation conducted between 17 and 18 February were five females. Mwale said all those arrested would appear in court soon, including one suspect…...
We have made progress on water issues in Forest 27 – Mposha
THE Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation says it has made progress on water issues surrounding Forest 27. In a statement issued by the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) after its board of directors paid a courtesy call on Water Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha, the minister stated that his Ministry was engaging relevant…...
ZAMMSA clarifies on stolen medical equipment
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says the stolen medical equipment worth K1.6 million was not kept at its warehouse as earlier indicated but at an offsite warehouse. Yesterday, ZAMMSA Board Chairperson Dr Anna Chifungula disclosed in a statement that medical equipment worth K1.6 million had been stolen from a ZAMMSA warehouse in…...
Believe in us, says U20 defender
UNDER-20 defender Onesmus Chipango says the country should believe in the team and they will not let the nation down ahead of the TotalEnergies Egypt AFCON tournament that kicks off this weekend. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Chipango said the country should rally behind the team and believe in its abilities. He said the team…...
Banda joins Copper Queens in Turkey
WOMEN’S national team players have indicated that they will have to work on their striking force if they are to compete favourably at the 2023 FIFA World Cup slated for July in Australia and New Zealand. And Skipper Barbara Banda has joined the team ahead of its second game against Slovenia in the Turkish Cup…...
Ronaldinho to lead Barca legends against 2012 AFCON winners
BRAZILIAN legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho will be part of the Barcelona all-stars to face the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning team in an exhibition match set for the Heroes Stadium in May. The Barcelona legends will be in Zambia on a four-day tour that will culminate in the exhibition game. Sports…...
It’s difficult for SME Ministry to be relevant without the media – Mubanga
MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprise Elias Mubanga says his ministry is gaining momentum in being visible on the ground although he admitted that some people still don’t know about its existence. In an interview, Mubanga said it was difficult for the ministry to be relevant without the media. “We are getting there now because…...
It’s better to die hungry than from contaminated food – Masebo
MINISTER of Health Sylvia Masebo says it is better for one to die from hunger than an infection from contaminated food. Speaking in the National Assembly, Thursday, Masebo said there was a need to discourage the whole concept of street vending. “It’s true we are faced with a lot of epidemics and we must be…...
