Data Protection Commission expresses interest in increased hacking of financial entities
THE Data Protection Commission says it is taking keen interest in the increasing number of hacking incidences, especially among financial service entities. Yesterday, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) confirmed the hacking of its Facebook page and urged members of the public not to interact with the affected page until further notice. Responding to a press…...
BoZ sends all DBZ employees home
THE Bank of Zambia has sent all Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) employees home, saying “we’ll communicate”. Last Friday, BoZ took possession of DBZ saying it had determined that the bank was under capitalised. And when some employees reported to work on Saturday, they were not allowed to access the building while when they reported…...
HH works at his farm during holidays so that he won’t rent from a footballer in retirement – UPND
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says by going to his farm while on leave, President Hakainde Hichilema is using his time prudently, unlike former president Edgar Lungu who chose to party but is now renting a house from a footballer. Recently, PF National Chairperson Davies Chama said President Hakainde Hichilema took a trip to his farm…...
Lungu, Mundubile supporters split over PF presidency
PF member Brian Hapunda says he has stepped down as media coordinator for the Brian Mundubile campaign team because some supporters of the Edgar Lungu camp are accusing him of fighting against the return of the former president in preference for the Mporokoso MP. And sources have told News Diggers that some senior PF officials…...
Calls for Speaker’s impeachment a futile exercise – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says there is nothing opposition members of parliament can do to challenge the Speaker of the National Assembly’s powers. And MMD leader Nevers Mumba says the silent protest by the opposition was an appropriate way to express themselves. Recently, opposition MPs have expressed concern over how Speaker of the National Assembly…...
US Embassy awards $152,000 to 9 community based organisations
THE US Embassy in Zambia, through its Public Affairs Small Grants Program, has awarded $152,000 (K2.9 million) to nine Zambian community based organisations to expand economic opportunities, improve health and education and fight corruption. In a statement, Monday, US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Phil Dimon said the funding programme provided financial support from the American…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1523 Tuesday July 25, 2023
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Public now views me as a bad man because I’m correcting past wrongs – Gary
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says despite being a good person, he is now viewed as a bad man because of his actions of correcting things that went wrong during PF’s time. And Nkombo says PF members of parliament should seek free lessons from the UPND on how to be an effective…...
BOZ cautions public against interacting with its hacked FB page
THE Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has confirmed the hacking of its Facebook page but has urged members of the public not to interact with the affected page until further notice. In a statement, Monday, BOZ Assistant Director – Communications Besnat Mwanza said the Bank was working closely with relevant law enforcement to address the cyber-security…...