African leaders will start refusing to leave office because of how they’re treated when they lose power – Zimba
LUSAKA Lawyer Jonas Zimba says African leaders will start refusing to leave office because of how they’re treated when they lose power. In an interview, Zimba said it was sad that President Hakainde Hichilema was constantly talking negatively about his predecessor Edgar Lungu. “I think the President has been very consistently talking about the former…...
People are shopping more since we implemented NAPSA withdrawals – Kasanda
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says one of the Shoprite managers told her that more people are shopping since NAPSA withdrawals were implemented. Meanwhile, Youth, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu says NAPSA partial withdrawals have exposed a lot of companies, including government institutions, for non-remittance. Speaking during a joint media briefing, Wednesday, Kasanda said…...
Govt withdraws state security from Lungu’s house
THE police command has directed the immediate withdrawal of all officers attached to former president Edgar Lungu’s residence. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale, however, says the officers in question have been deployed to perform other duties elsewhere, but insists that Lungu still has state security. According to a directive seen by News Diggers…...
There’s need for more sensitisation on NHIMA – ZMA
ZAMBIA Medical Association (ZMA) Secretary General Dr Kaumba Tolopu says there is need for more sensitisation on NHIMA in order for it to truly benefit the masses. And Dr Tolopu says returning NHIMA to the Ministry of Health will not add any value if the current challenges facing the scheme are still existent. Commenting on…...
We shouldn’t hear you speak anywhere since you’re sick, magistrate tells Nakacinda
LUSAKA magistrate Irene Wishimanga yesterday gave PF’s Raphael Nakacinda a benefit of doubt and adjourned the case in which he is charged with defamation of the President, on grounds that he was unwell. The magistrate, however, advised the accused to stay at home and rest, further cautioning him that, “we should not hear you speaking…...
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Chinyemba, Chilata suffer defeats at boxing championships
ZAMBIA’S hopes of winning a medal sunk in the Nile after boxers Patrick Chinyemba and Andrews Chilata were yesterday eliminated from the ongoing 2023 World Boxing Championships at the quarterfinal stage in Uzbekistan. Chinyemba and Chilata were the country’s last hope to reap a medal at the championship after Steven Zimba was eliminated from the…...
ZAMRA places red alert on Naturcold Syrup following deaths of children in Cameroon
THE Zambia Medicines and Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has cautioned Healthcare professionals and the general public to be on the lookout for a medical product called Naturcold which is suspected to have caused the death of some children in Cameroon. The Republic of Cameroon, through the Ministry of Public Health, has published a press statement related…...
HH discusses debt restructuring with Macron
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has re-emphasised the importance of a speedy resolution to Zambia’s debt crisis. According to a statement posted on his Facebook page, Wednesday, President Hichilema asked France to use its role to leverage the Paris Club and the G20 Creditor Committee to ensure they tackled Zambia’s debt restructuring programme with utmost speed. President…...
JIT queries Chanda Kabwe
THE Joint Investigations Team yesterday interrogated former DMMU national coordinator Chanda Kabwe on matters relating to his previous office. But Kabwe’s lawyer, Sakwiba Sikota, has described the interrogations as fishing expeditions by the investigation team. Meanwhile, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale has assured that the nation will be given details about the interview…...