Miles, GBM, Kambwili don’t qualify to contest PF presidency – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says Miles Sampa, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba and Chishimba Kambwili do not qualify to contest the party presidency because they haven’t been members for five continuous years. And Mwila says former PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has never retired or resigned from the party and she does not, therefore,…...
It’s time HH removes some Ministers – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says President Hakainde Hichilema should not end at reshuffling Permanent Secretaries because changes are also needed at Ministry level. Meanwhile, Lifuka says President Hichilema should also pay attention to the fact that there are a number of key government positions without substantive office holders, including a substantive Director General at the…...
HH is surrounded by empty vessels – Nawakwi
FDD leader Edith Nawakwi says President Hakainde Hichilema is surrounded by “empty vessels” who don’t read or understand governance. And Nawakwi says she cannot concentrate on her Legana business because the UPND government has collapsed the economy. Meanwhile, Nawakwi says she was summoned by police because of revelations she made against government which they didn’t…...
Govt warns against illegal mining in forest reserves
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu has issued a warning against illegal mining in forest reserves, saying those found wanting will be prosecuted. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the minister was speaking after he led a team of officers from his ministry to inspect the status of the North Swaka National…...
Just because HH never carried a gun doesn’t make it unlawful for me to do so – Fred
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says just because President Hakainde Hichilema never used to carry a gun when he was in the opposition does not mean it is illegal to carry a firearm. During the Swearing in ceremony, Friday, President Hichilema said there was need to clean out illegal guns because individuals cannot be…...
We’re investigating 10 MoF employees who continued getting money even after arrests – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed that it is investigating about 10 Ministry of Finance employees who had continued to obtain illegal allowances even after arrests were made. Last month, the ACC arrested 18 officials in connection with payments made for fictitious activities and theft of public funds at Ministry of Finance, among them Auditor General…...
What do we get from Ministry of Information apart from powder, KBF wonders
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya has wondered what the country gets from the Ministry of lnformation and Media apart from powder. Addressing the media, Thursday, Bwalya said it was important to question some of the appointments because President Hakainde Hichilema made it seem as though he had a good team while in opposition…....
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1452 Monday April 17, 2023
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Distell launches Savambia 2.0 campaign
DISTELL, a company that deals in premium beer brands like Savanna and Hunters, has launched the Savambia 2.0 Promotional Campaign. The launch, which took place at Keg and Lion, East Park Mall, Friday, will see consumers of Savanna stand a chance of winning cash prizes weekly ranging from K12,000, K4,000 and K2,000. Speaking during the…...
HH deserves commendation for appointing more women
LAST week, President Hakainde Hichilema made reshuffles to his government at Permanent Secretary level. Following that development, he swiftly made appointments to replace those who had been removed. The President appointed eight permanent secretaries, and we couldn’t help noticing that of those, four were actually female, representing 50 per cent. The female appointees are as…...