I didn’t declare that govt will de-gazette forests – Muchima
LANDS and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima says he didn’t declare in Parliament that government will de-gazette forests to accommodate the growing population but only explained the de-gazettion process. Muchima argues that it will be “foolish” of him to go against his government’s policy of preserving forests to mitigate the effects of climate change. On…...
No load shedding on Christmas, New Year and World Cup final – Zesco
ZESCO Limited has assured that citizens will be spared from blackouts this Christmas and New Year’s day as well as on Sunday so that people can watch the World Cup final. The power utility company, however, says it will continue exporting electricity to some neighbouring countries but will only pull back some of the power…...
TFM contract wasn’t signed discreetly, MOH is an open, public place – Belemu
DR Jim Belemu says he only signed the TFM contract valued at US$98,700,000 as a witness, arguing that the process was transparent with officials present. Dr Belemu, who is the local representative for TFM, wonders what was discreet about signing a contract at the Ministry of Health, which he describes as an open, public place…....
HH will indeed regret decision to stay at Community House after office – PF
PF presidential aspirant Mutotwe Kafwaya says President Hakainde Hichilema will indeed regret his decision to continue staying at Community House because as a government property, he should be maintained in a state environment. Commenting on the News Diggers’ recent editorial opinion titled “HH will regret exposing his house after office”, Kafwaya said he totally agreed…...
A catalogue of Zesco lies on load-shedding
IN NOVEMBER, we published an editorial opinion in which we tried to demonstrate that load-shedding never ended. In that opinion, we brought out various text messages which Zesco sent to various customers explaining extended hours of maintenance works which they claimed was the cause of power supply shortages. We wondered how one area could have…...
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ACC nabs former Agriculture PS for corrupt practices involving $2.9m
THE Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Julius Shawa for corrupt practices involving over US$2.9 million. In a statement, Wednesday, ACC head of corporate communications Timothy Moono said Shawa had been charged with willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure or guidelines relating to procurement. He said Shawa allegedly…...
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Don’t be scammed, we’ve no cure for HIV as of today – MOH
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has cautioned citizens not to be swayed by individuals claiming to have a cure for HIV, saying these are scammers after people’s money. Speaking during the launch of the 15th annual HIV/TB/Viral hepatitis technical conference, Tuesday, Masebo said should any scientifically proven cure for HIV be available, she would not hesitate…...
TFM contract was signed discreetly in Magwende’s office, MOH tells PAC
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary in charge of technical services Professor Lackson Kasonka says government does not expect to incur any costs following the cancellation of the TFM contract valued at US$98,700,000. And Ministry of Health Chief Procurement Officer Juliet Chomba has revealed that the TFM contract was signed in former Ministry of Health permanent…...