We’re moving towards a single African Currency – AU
THE African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry Albert Muchanga says the continent is moving towards a single African currency. Speaking during the 22nd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government, Commissioner Muchanga said the implementation of the single African currency would be by the African Monetary Institute. “Let me assure that we are…...
HH assumes COMESA chairmanship, calls for an end to instability in Africa
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says hosting of the 22nd COMESA Summit Heads of State and Government is a vote of confidence for the country. And President Hichilema has assumed the chairmanship of COMESA, taking over from his Arab Republic of Egypt counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Meanwhile, President of Kenya William Ruto says Zambia, like other countries,…...
Munir fails to show up at court in defamation case
LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu yesterday failed to appear before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court in the defamation case against Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, his Infrastructure counterpart Charles Milupi and RDA Board Chairperson Mulchand Kuntawala. The matter comes up today for possible plea. In this matter, Zulu is facing three counts of libel contrary…...
Police summon Diggers ‘chief editor’, reporter
POLICE Anti-fraud unit has summoned News Diggers Chief Editor Joseph Mwenda and Reporter Mwenya Mofya for interviews today at 10:00 hours. According to separate notices dated June 8, 2023 and signed by officer in-charge P.G Kalala, the duo is expected to be interviewed by the Anti-fraud Unit for the purpose of investigations. “I have to…...
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UPND will be scared to leave office because of persecution – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says it will be very difficult for the UPND to leave power because a precedent has been set that former government officials have to be persecuted. Asked whether he feels vindicated about what he said in 2020 that prisons would be full of PF members if they lost the…...
Munir slapped with 3 counts of libel
LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu has been dragged to court for allegedly issuing defamatory remarks against Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, his Infrastructure counterpart Charles Milupi and RDA Board Chairperson Mulchand Kuntawala. Zulu is facing three counts of libel contrary to section 191 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia…....
Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 18)
The table is just an illusion. This means that there is not only one table but many that can be created by each individual. Everyone is able to make a table that suits them. In fact, you can have it tailored to suit your legacy. If every human being has different fingerprints, then definitely the […]
Govt lacks capacity to handle KCM, Mopani issues – SP
SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says nothing will come out of the negotiations between government and Vedanta concerning KCM because the investor in question is “broke”. In an interview, Wednesday, Kaunda charged that government lacked the capacity to handle the KCM and Mopani issues, hence the delay to announce a final decision. “The…...
Construction of 120 secondary schools to start soon, there were design changes – Govt
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has attributed the delay to commence the construction of secondary schools under the Zambia Education Enhancement Project (ZEEP) to a change in the school designs. He, however, assures that the construction will commence soon. The Ministry of Education is expected to construct 120 secondary schools countrywide under…...