News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1558 Tuesday September 12, 2023
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Police nab Munir over his “HH will dissolve Parley” remarks
POLICE have charged and arrested Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu for the offence of Seditious Practices. In a statement, Monday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said Zulu allegedly uttered Seditious words that the President would dissolve Parliament on September 8 and call for early elections. He stated that the said words…...
IG explains his absence from court: my advocate advised me not to appear
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court in a matter in which Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe has lodged a complaint against him for defamation of character. Musamba appeared before Magistrate Chrispin Hampungani and informed the court that he missed the last session because his counsel advised him…...
Unknown people kill security guard while manning bank
A 32-YEAR-OLD security guard identified as Stanford Chama has died after he was shot by unknown people while on duty at INDO Zambia Bank in Kasama. In a statement, Monday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said the deceased was suspected to have been shot between September 8 around 22:00 hours and September 9…...
Treating eye problems with breast milk dangerous, cautions eye hospital nurse
ORBIS Country Director Lucia Nadaf has urged the general public to have their eyes checked annually. And an Ophthalmic Nurse at UTH Eye Hospital has asked people to avoid using home remedies like breast milk to treat eye problems. Speaking during the eye health orientation workshop in Lusaka, Nadaf said Orbis had been training teachers…...
We’ve engaged lawyers concerning our failed rally – PF
PF vice-president Given Lubinda says the party has engaged its lawyers to seek legal redress over what he terms as the President’s decision to stop the opposition party from holding a rally last month. And Lubinda says he feels pity for President Hakainde Hichilema who is being booed within two years of being in office…....
CDF bottlenecks should be dealt with within the law – Banda
FORMER Kasenengwa PF member of parliament Sensio Banda says bottlenecks within the CDF delivery processes should be addressed within the confines of the law. During the official opening of the third session of the 13th National Assembly, Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema directed the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development to make necessary legislative arrangements […]
Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Debt for Resource Mobilization in Zambia
Zambia has been grappling with public debt effects for over two decades. Recently, the country made headlines with its efforts to restructure public debt under the G20 Common Framework. The debt situation has spurred a closer examination of Zambia’s debt landscape, which comprises both external and domestic debt. According to the Ministry of Finance and […]
Kamono Farms directors deny fraud charges
DIRECTORS of Kamono Farms Initiative Limited and others have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to charges of conducting a money circulation scheme, money laundering and conducting a banking business without a licence. Meanwhile, Lusaka magistrate Kawama Mwamfuli has reserved ruling on whether the accused persons in the matter should have…...
New Luapula Minister vows to spearhead development
NEWLY appointed Luapula Province Minister Njavwa Simutowe says he will engage the local leadership to ensure that those participating in mining activities in the province have legal documents. In July this year, former Luapula Province minister Derricky Chilundika became the first minister to be dismissed by President Hakainde Hichilema. After his dismissal, the Zambia police…...