News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1618 Tuesday December 5, 2023
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Lungu ready to support even a cockroach to remove HH – PF
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says former president Edgar Lungu is ready to support even a cockroach or a mouse in 2026 as long as it’s not President Hakainde Hichilema. And Phiri says all politicians are political cadres, including Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa and President Hichilema. On Saturday, Mweetwa said it was…...
Young people contributing to nearly half of new HIV infections, laments Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says young people are contributing to nearly half of the new HIV infections in the country. And Masebo has revealed that more than 1.2 million people in the country are on life saving antiretroviral drugs. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says there is a need to educate and empower…...
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Copper Queens will deliver memorable game at Levy – Kundananji
WOMEN’s national team striker Rachael Kundananji says players will give fans a good game against Angola in tomorrow’s 2024 WAFCON final round, last leg qualifier. The Bruce Mwape-coached side thrashed Angola 6-0 in the first leg played in Luanda on November 29, and are home this Tuesday at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. A…...
AFCON trophy tour should inspire Chipolopolo – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) trophy tour must inspire the Chipolopolo to challenge for the title ahead of the tournament that swings into action next January in Ivory Coast. The prestigious AFCON trophy is currently in the country for a three-day tour, making its 8th stop in Zambia,…...
UPND should debunk any perceptions of tribalism
LAST week we wrote an editorial comment applauding Kasama Resident Magistrate Samson Mumba for convicting and sentencing Mr Chishimba Kambwili after finding him guilty of engaging in hate speech and a tribal campaign ahead of the 2021 elections. In that editorial comment, we highlighted some of the despicable sentiments that Mr Kambwili made which landed…...
Mutondo Stars return to winning ways, as Arrows draw at home
MUTONDO Stars has returned to winning ways after thrashing Kansanshi Dynamos 2-0 at the Arthur Davies stadium during the MTN Super League week 14 encounter yesterday. A brace from Titus Chansa was all that the Zeddy Saileti-coached side needed to collect maximum points and go 11th in the log table on 18 points. Kansanshi Dynamos…...
Some govt institutions have terrible culture of not settling Zesco bills – Nkombo
Acting Energy Minister Gary Nkombo has expressed concern that some state and quasi-government institutions have adopted a culture of not settling electricity bills thus owing Zesco huge sums of money. Speaking when he closed the Presidential Delivery Unit Energy Lab session on unlocking and optimising Zambia’s energy sector potential, Nkombo said such a culture was…...
At least I can button my jacket, Gary mocks Chitotela
PAMBASHE PF MP Ronald Chitotela on Friday advised Local Government Minister Gary Nkombo to consider waking up early to exercise to avoid being late for parliamentary sittings as age might be catching up with him. In response, Nkombo mocked the Pambashe MP, saying he could at least button up his jacket, unlike him who couldn’t…....