Court views 23 Mukula-laden containers at Chirundu boarder
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court yesterday conducted a scene visit to Chirundu boarder in a matter in which former Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer Mateyo Kaluba and six others are facing 41 counts of abuse of authority and attempting to export Mukula. Kaluba is jointly charged with former director of the forestry department Ignatius…...
Africa is facing a serious human capital crisis – World Bank
WORLD Bank Vice President Eastern and Southern Africa Victoria Kwakwa says the African continent is facing a serious human capital crisis which needs urgent attention. And Dr Kwakwa says a lot is at stake for the global community because by 2050, Africa will represent almost 40 per cent of the children, zero to 14 years,…...
We’ve not yet found conclusive solution for Mopani, KCM – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government has not yet found a conclusive solution for Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). A fortnight ago, government said it was no longer counting months but just days before it announced the direction it would take for Mopani and KCM, adding that it was targeting July…...
Financial independence of Judiciary not adequately addressed – ConCourt
THE Constitutional Court has ruled that the Attorney General is in breach of Articles 122 (3) and 123 of the Constitution by not putting in place legislation and measures to ensure that the Judiciary is fully financially independent and adequately funded. The ConCourt has since ordered Parliament to ensure that appropriate legislation is enacted to…...
Global growth will fall to 3% in 2023, 2024 – IMF
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global growth will fall from an estimated 3.5 percent in 2022 to 3.0 percent in both 2023 and 2024. And the IMF has advised countries that among the many policy priorities; central banks in economies with elevated and persistent core inflation should continue to clearly signal their…...
Mealie meal prices hit K305
MEALIE Meal prices have have hit K305 in some super markets in Lusaka. A check by this News Diggers reporter in some Shoprite, Cheers, PicknPay and Melissa found that the comodity was fetching between K232 and K305. In Kabwata area, Cheers supermarket was selling a 25kg bag of breakfast Mealie Meal at K237, while Shoprite…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1528 Tuesday August 1, 2023
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Police nab Rockview Law student for stabbing colleague
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested a 23-year-old Law student of Rockview University for stabbing his fellow student. In a statement, Monday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the victim, Kelvin Mwale, also 23 was stabled using a knife by Chipipa Saenge. Hamoonga stated that Mwale had since been discharged from Levy Mwanawasa Hospital while the suspect…...
Immigration apprehends over 650 in Lsk
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended over 650 persons of different nationalities in a clean-up operation in Lusaka. In a statement, Monday, Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the operation mainly targeted churches and covered areas which included Mandevu, Barlastone, Matero, Libala and COMESA Market. “The Department of Immigration on 30th July…...
TIZ gets first female president
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has announced the election of Priscilla Chansa as its new Chapter president and chairperson of the Board of Directors. In a statement, Monday, TIZ executive director Maurice Nyambe said TIZ also elected a new Board during an Extraordinary General Meeting held on July 28, 2023. “Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) wishes to…...