I was disappointed with UPND when Munir said HH would dissolve Parley – Witness
A WITNESS has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he was disappointed with the UPND leadership when he heard Munir Zulu say President Hakainde Hichilema would dissolve Parliament and call for early elections. Network for Young People against Violence executive director Moses Kalonde told the court that he also started panicking when he heard the…...
NGOCC urges women to be wary of some ‘men of God’
THE NGOCC has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs to thorough investigate the alleged rape case involving pastor John General and a Matero woman. The women’s movement has further urged women and the community at large to be wary of some denomination leaders so that they do not fall prey to suspected “evil acts”…....
Minister hails Zesco for building school in Chikankata
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima says creating more classroom space amid the free education agenda is a huge task which government can’t do alone and has since called for collaborative efforts from the corporate world. Meanwhile, Zesco Limited, through its subsidiary Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Limited, has handed over Chasunta Boarding School in Chikankata…...
Tayali would have gotten K5m if case continued – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali would have been compensated K5 million in court if prescribed proceedings were followed. And Mweetwa says the PF government amended the Constitution to remove the Article which requires public publication of the declaration of the President’s assets. Meanwhile, Mweetwa says government’s decision to…...
Muma fails to take plea
FORMER Mongu High Court judge Wilfred Muma yesterday failed to take plea before the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in the matter in which he is charged with willful failure to comply with the law and abuse of authority of office. This is because one of his lawyers was not around. The matter has since…...
US CDC injects $2.5m in advanced laboratory capacity in Zambia
THE United States government has announced a US$2.5 million investment in advanced laboratory capacity in Zambia aimed at helping counter public health threats in the country. And US CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr Nirav Shah has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for showing leadership in addressing epidemics and pandemics, both locally and on the continent. Meanwhile,…...
Political will a key factor in enhancing health financing – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says political will continues to be the key factor required for health financing to be enhanced. Speaking at the Conference on Public Health 2023, Tuesday, Masebo said President Hakainde Hichilema had taken the lead in ensuring that health financing in the country had been enhanced. “Political will will definitely continue to…...
Verbatim: Mukula smuggling trial – Given Lubinda, others Vs News Diggers (PART 17)
Mutale SC: You were also asked some questions in relation to property number 22/27. In the process of trying to explain, you were not allowed, can you explain what you wanted to explain in relation to that property? M Chakoleka: My lady, I wish to object to that. Judge Yangailo: You can switch on the…...
I’ve been admitted to hospital since Saturday – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says he has been admitted to the hospital since Saturday. In a statement posted in a WhatsApp group called Dynamic Analysis Zambia, Tuesday, Kawana said if his time had come, he would go out smiling. “Yes, I am admitted to hospital where I have been since…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1614 Wednesday November 29, 2023
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