There’s no law compelling a President to stay at State House, rules ConCourt
THE Constitutional Court has dismissed Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo’s petition in which he was seeking an order that President Hakainde Hichilema’s insistence to commute almost on a daily basis from his home in New Kasama to his office at State House amounts to irresponsible use of public resources. In this matter,…...
Trade Kings donates K250,000 towards Senseli Mine disaster
THE TRADE Kings Foundation has donated K250,000 to the government in an effort to support the rescue mission of trapped miners at Senseli Mine in Chingola on the Copperbelt. More than 30 miners are said to have been trapped at Senseli Mine on the Copperbelt after the open pit mine they were working under collapsed…...
It’s insensitive for govt to compensate UPND affiliates – Linda
CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde has described the compensation of UPND affiliates through consent judgments as insensitive because they are happening amid the increased cost of living. And Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says it will be hypocritical for government to state a specific timeframe in which people should expect the cost of living…...
Easterners form movement to challenge “marginalisation”
SOME prominent Easterners have formed a grouping aimed at fighting perceived marginalisation of their region by the UPND government. According to an interim committee seen by News Diggers, Muhabi Lungu is chairing the movement while LAZ president Lungisani Zulu is deputising him. Zulu, however, says he is not aware of anything because he was “just…...
With opposition like PF, we’re assured of governing beyond 2026 – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says UPND is assured of governing beyond 2026 if PF, the main opposition party, continues clinging to someone who made them lose power. And Milupi says former president Edgar Lungu has destroyed the PF. Last Thursday, Kawambwa PF member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa said citizens were looking…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1622 Monday December 11, 2023
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Football fraternity mourns Simwanda
THE football fraternity mourns the demise of Red Arrows executive member Lyson Simwanda who died after being involved in a road accident. Red Arrows Football Club confirmed the death of Simwanda in a statement issued to the media yesterday. Club president Colonel Moses Kambimbi conveyed his sadness and heavy-hearted condolences to the Simwanda family. “On…...
Dollar would be K60 if PF was still in govt – Nalumango
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says the Dollar would have hit K60 if PF was still in power. And Vice-President Nalumango on Friday told Lunte PF member of parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya that there were criminals where he was sitting. Meanwhile, Vice-President Nalumango says those who are saying that government intends to change the Christian nation clause can…...
There’s a lot of nonsense going on in the country today – Lungu
PF faction president Edgar Lungu says there is no doubt that there is a lot of nonsense going on in the country today. In a statement to mark the first memorial of former Kabwe central member of parliament Tutwa Ngulube, Lungu stated that if Ngulube was alive, he would be confronting the one in charge…...
Green Eagles entertain but Zesco retains top spot in Super League
ZESCO United has maintained leadership of the MTN Super League following a 1-1 draw with Forest Rangers yesterday. However, the most exciting display in the Week 15 fixtures came from Green Eagles, who trashed Prison Leopards 4-0 at the Independence Stadium in Choma. Freddy Michael stole the show with a brace, while Amity Shamende and…...