We want inputs for 2023/24 farming season delivered not later than July – Govt
GOVERNMENT has assured that the procurement and distribution of farming inputs for the 2023-2024 farming season will be done in time this time around, saying lessons have been learnt. Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Green Mbozi says government wants to ensure delivery of inputs not later than June/July. In an interview, Wednesday, Mbozi said the…...
Yes there’s a scheme to create artificial fuel shortage – OMCAZ
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia president Kafula Mubanga has admitted that there is indeed a scheme by some Oil Marketing Companies to create an artificial fuel shortage in the country. But Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa has assured that the country has enough fuel reserves. Ministry of Information Media Director and…...
I hope Georgieva, Yellen brought special message for HH – Magande
NG’ANDU Magande says with the visit of the IMF boss and US Secretary of the Treasury, one would hope that the duo brought a special message to President Hakainde Hichilema. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen were in the country to hold various discussions with government officials and…...
Inflation drops to 9.4%
THE annual inflation for January 2023 has reduced to 9.4 percent from the 9.9 percent recorded in December 2022. And the Zambia Statistics Agency says retail prices between December 2022 and January 2023 show that the national average price of a 25 kg bag of breakfast mealie meal increased by 5.67 percent from K171.72 to…...
HH has performed poorly in managing debt – Kalaba
CITIZENS First leader Harry Kalaba says President Hakainde Hichilema has performed ‘very’ poorly with regards to managing the country’s debt. During her visit to Zambia, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed that there was no consensus with China to effect a haircut on the country’s debt. Reacting to the IMF chief’s revelations, Kalaba said he…...
I won’t shut up, continue cheering like you did when I spoke for you, Telesphore tells govt
EMERITUS Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu says the UPND should cheer him on when he speaks out against wrongs in government the way it did when he spoke for the party earlier. Archbishop Mpundu, who is OCIDA Chairperson, claims that the new dawn government tried to convince him to postpone last week’s conference as it was uncomfortable…...
Zambians must never forget what PF did to this country
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says the UPND administration and law enforcement agencies have collectively failed to prove that PF leaders stole public funds. Mr Mwila says the investigative wings have since resorted to abusing the law of “possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime”. Davies MWILA: “It’s now one year, five…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1396 Friday January 27, 2023
… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
MOH announces cholera outbreak, reports 1 death
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has announced that the country has a cholera outbreak, with one death being recorded in Vubwi district, Eastern Province. Masebo has announced that four cholera cases have been confirmed in Vubwi district, while seven other suspected cases are being investigated. Announcing the development, Thursday evening, Masebo said the ministry had identified…...
Govt signs MoU for mass housing project
GOVERNMENT says with the expected 3.3 million housing deficit by 2030, the National Housing Policy has proposed the construction of 222,000 conventional houses per year. And National Housing Authority (NHA) Chief Executive Officer Waicha Ndhlovu has assured the authority’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at delivering housing to all. Meanwhile, Africa Panorama Investment Group Limited (MIHUD) Managing…...
