Lungu invested in his children, he was president he can’t fail to own property – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila has wondered why people are questioning the properties owned by Dalitso and Tasila when their father, Edgar Lungu, was a lawyer and president for seven years. Mwila further wonders whether people expect Lungu not to own any property looking at the offices he previously held. In an interview, Mwila…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1515 Thursday July 13, 2023
… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Dick resigns as Auditor General
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Auditor General Dick Sichembe for his services following his resignation. In a statement, Wednesday, Hamasaka said President Hichilema has, with immediate effect, accepted the notice of resignation from Dr Sichembe. “President Hakainde Hichilema has, with immediate effect, accepted the notice of resignation…...
Sugilite mining
Fiscal discipline should be firmly entrenched in the law – ZIPAR
THE Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) says there is need for government to ensure that fiscal discipline is firmly entrenched in the law in order to avoid unsustainable debt. Asked during Diamond TV’s Bizweek programme what policies would help avoid unsustainable debt for the country, ZIPAR Executive Director Dr Herrick Mpuku said…...
Low productivity among smallholder farmers worries govt
MINISTRY of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Green Mbozi says government is concerned about the low agricultural productivity among smallholder farmers hence its decision to develop a National Agricultural Mechanisation Strategy. Speaking during the National Agriculture Mechanisation Strategy (NAMS) Steering Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mbozi said the agriculture sector remains an important sector for Zambia’s economy. “The agriculture…...
We’ve effected over 130 arrests for corruption related offences since 2021 – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed that since 2021, it has effected over 130 arrests on suspects of corruption-related offences and restricted or seized properties worth over K477 million. In a statement yesterday in commemoration of the African Anti-Corruption Day, ACC Director General Tom Shamakamba urged members of the public to report corrupt practices to…...
PF is amending party constitution to remove discriminatory clauses – Lusambo
FORMER Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo says PF is amending its constitution to remove clauses that might disadvantage aspiring candidates as the party plans an elective convention. Lusambo says PF has lined up three major activities which include a convention aimed at amending its constitution, a strategic planning meeting and party elections. He…...
Chabinga is just our member on paper – PF
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says Mafinga PF member of parliament Robert Chabinga is just a member of the party on paper. And Chama says the country is not developing because those who are trying to supplement government’s efforts in creating jobs are being followed unnecessarily. On Monday, Chabinga said in two years, President Hakainde…...
Court orders state to amend ex-ZRA boss’ charge sheet
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered the state to amend former ZRA commissioner general Kingsley Chanda and former ZRA director administration Callistus Kaoma’s charge sheet before they can take plea. This was after the court noticed that the consent issued by the DPP indicated 22 counts while the indictment shows 23 counts. In this matter,…...