News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1498 Tuesday June 20, 2023
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Most CSOs speak for themselves, not the people – Chama
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says incoming governments should avoid appointing people from Civil Society Organisations because most of them get compromised. And Chama says the actions of the police are only damaging President Hakainde Hichilema’s name. In an interview, Thursday, Chama said he had never seen any civil society leader rejecting a job offer…....
Forget 2026, focus on delivery, Bowman urges UPND
PF member Bowman Lusambo says it is important for the UPND to concentrate on delivering to people’s expectations instead of thinking about what will happen in 2026. In an interview, Friday, Lusambo said the PF was equally confident about winning the 2021 general elections but still lost. “I would like to advise my colleagues the…...
Some people in advantageous positions prioritising their constituencies, insists Kambita
ZAMBEZI East UPND member of parliament Brian Kambita says while he understands that resources are not enough to allow for capital projects, certain people holding advantageous positions are prioritising their constituencies in terms of developmental projects. On Wednesday, Kambita described Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi’s ministerial statement on the state of roads…...
Understanding Zambia’s Beneficial Ownership Law: A Crucial Step Towards Transparency in the Mining Sector – Part I
Zambia’s mining sector serves as a critical pillar of its economy, offering immense potential for growth and development. However, the sector has been plagued by challenges such as opacity, corruption, and illicit financial flows. Recognising the need for enhanced transparency and accountability as a strategy towards increasing chances of curbing illicit financial flows, Zambia through […]
Lubinda, Chilangwa must suspend themselves – Miles
MATERO PF member of parliament Miles Sampa says party vice-president Given Lubinda and deputy Secretary General Nickson Chilangwa should start by suspending themselves. Commenting on Lubinda’s recent remarks that the party would not hesitate to sanction any member of parliament or ordinary members who breach party interests, Sampa said Lubinda and Chilangwa didn’t want a…...
It’d have been easy to hold convention if PF was in govt – Malama
PF Member of the Central Committee Mwiimba Malama says it would have been easy for the party to hold its convention if it was still in government because well-wishers would have offered financial help. In a recent interview, Malama said holding a convention was not an easy thing, especially for a big political party. “You…...
Phew, finally Zambia returns to the AFCON
AFTER eight protracted years of waiting, Zambia finally secured its 2023 AFCON slot with a resounding 3-0 home victory over tournament hosts Ivory Coast at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. It was indeed an electric and enthralling atmosphere where the 2012 AFCON champions ended their unprecedented three successive AFCON no-shows. Over seven coaches have either…...
We will hold our own at AFCON – Grant
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says his team will hold its own at the 2023 AFCON after outshining Ivory Coast to book a ticket in style at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday. Zambia on Saturday beat Ivory Coast 3-0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to seal a spot at the Africa Cup finals after missing the…...
Cosafa squad takes on Morocco U23
CHIPOLOPOLO Zambia B wraps up its pre-2023 COSAFA build-up with a friendly game in Rabat against Morocco U23 at Complexe Sportif Prince Mouley Abdullah. The friendly will kick off at 22:00hrs Zambian time and will be played behind closed doors at the request of hosts Morocco. Morocco is using the friendly as part of its…...