We’re not truly independent because of debt crisis – Mabeta
KANKOYO UPND member of parliament Heartson Mabeta says 58 years later, Zambia cannot claim to be truly independent because it keeps going round in circles when it comes to managing its debt. And Mabeta says the Loans and Guarantees Act will help cushion Zambia’s debt because Parliament will have to approve before government proceeds to…...
Stakeholders hail Barrick Lumwana for leaving a mark in Kalumbila district
SOME beneficiaries have hailed Barrick Lumwana Mine located in Solwezi, North-Western Province, for undertaking various developmental projects in the area which have improved their livelihoods. The mine, which is specifically located in Kalumbila district, has so far carried out developmental projects in health, education, agri-business sectors, among others. Barrick Lumwana Mine has so far constructed…...
I believe in HH, give him 3 years, you’ll see – Mbula
VETERAN politician Leslie Mbula says he has served under all Zambian Presidents, except Edgar Lungu, and can tell that citizens will be happy because President Hakainde Hichilema will improve the economy. In an interview recently, Mbula, who was Secretary to the Cabinet in Levy Mwanawasa’s government, said he believed in President Hichilema. He said President…...
New City Market will likely be completed in 4 weeks – Gary
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says the Simon Mwelwa Market and the new City Market are likely to be completed within a month’s time. Speaking to journalists after the tour of the markets, Wednesday, Nkombo said government was anxious because works at the two markets had been progressing slowly. “This visit this…...
Govt must not take complaints of pollution at Lumwana Mine lightly
NORTH-WESTERN Province permanent secretary Gladson Katambi says his office is in receipt of complaints of water and air pollution from some Solwezi residents allegedly caused by Lumwana mine. In response to the said complaints, the PS says his office was planning on writing to the company to verify the development, noting that some individuals may…...
I’ll defend myself against DEC’s absurd charges, vows Amos
FORMER Presidential spokesperson Amos Chanda has been granted bail by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court after pleading not guilty to two charges of theft and destroying evidence. And Chanda says he is well and ready to defend himself against DEC’s “absurd charges”. Chanda had been in detention since last week Thursday when DEC arrested him for…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1330 Thursday October 27, 2022
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ACC nabs former WCFCB CEO over PF campaign vehicles
THE Anti- Corruption Commission has arrested former Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) Chief Executive Officer Priscilla Bwembya for corrupt practices. According to a statement issued by ACC head of corporate affairs Timothy Moono, Wednesday, Bwembya authorised the release of nine Toyota Hilux Vehicles to a “named political party” to use during the 2021 general…...
Shopee Mall proprietors leave Zambia amid fraud allegations
POLICE in Lusaka have instituted investigations into an alleged case of theft reported by employees of a company called Shopee Mall Limited. In a statement, Wednesday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said the report was made on October 25, 2022. Mwale said a check by Police officers at Shopee Mall revealed that offices…...
Police launch manhunt for Lsk journalist who allegedly sodomised mentally challenged man
POLICE say they have launched a manhunt for journalist Sylvester Kaumba who is alleged to have sodomised a mentally challenged adult on several occasions. The victim’s niece, Isabel Ware, identified Kaumba by sharing a screenshot of his Facebook profile and narrated how she came to learn that her uncle was being raped during a Facebook…...