Overzealous DEC is vindicating criminals
Indeed it is true that news sometimes is stranger than fiction. About two days ago it was reported by some not so credible blogs that the Drug Enforcement Commission had issued a seizure notice on a property called Crest Lodge located in Ibex Hill in Lusaka. It was reported that the seizure notice was addressed…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1312 Monday October 3, 2022
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League roundup: Zesco United share spoils with Power
ZESCO United coach Mumamba Numba says lack of composure and luck in front of goal cost them maximum points against Power Dynamos in the week six MTN Super League fixture played at the Levy Mwanawansa stadium in Ndola. Zesco now shifts attention to the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie against Royal AM…...
Mazabuka woman stabs hubby for refusing to reconcile with her
POLICE in Mazabuka have arrested a 28-year-old woman of Mazabuka for stabbing her 47-year-old husband in the stomach and all over his body after he refused to reconcile with her after being on separation for 9 years. Confirming the development in a statement, Saturday, police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga identified the suspect as Yvonne Ngandu while…...
Students thank Bally for meal allowances
UNIVERSITY of Zambia students on Saturday marched to State House in order to show appreciation to President Hakainde Hichilema for reintroducing meal allowances in public universities in 2023. And Presidential political advisor Levy Ngoma says it is good to see students expressing joy, unlike the case was in the past. Meanwhile, Minister of Youth, Sport…...
Unity key to attaining results – U20 coach
UNDER-20 coach Chisi Mbewe says having a winning mentality and working in unity will foster the team to attain the Africa Cup qualification target. Speaking in an interview after Friday’s morning training session, coach Mbewe said the technical bench is imparting a winning mentality in the team as well as working in unity in order…...
Retirees to receive their pension benefits 3 months after retiring, as Govt reinstates student meal allowances
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says retirees will receive their pension benefits after three months of retirement. And Dr Musokotwane has announced that government will employ additional 4,500 teachers, and 3,000 health workers in 2023. Meanwhile, Dr Musokotwane has announced an increase on the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) threshold to K4,800, from K4,500. Dr…...
Petrol rises by K1.20, Diesel by K3.04
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has increased the prices of petroleum products by K1.20 Petrol and K3.04 for Diesel. ERB has, however, reduced the price of Kerosene by 65 ngwee for the month of October. ERB has also commenced full regulations of the retail price Jet A1 at airport and shall, going forward, determine applicable…...
We expect to win IHF trophies – Handball Association
THE Handball Association of Zambia (HAZ) says defending the International Handball Federations (IHF) title is the ultimate target for the U-17 and 20 teams in the tournament set to run from October 17-28 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The IHF trophy acts as both qualifiers for the handball Africa Cup of Nations and IHF continental trophy set…...
Sports infrastructure worries Nkandu
SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu says the government is aware that most sports infrastructure in the country are in dilapidation. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Nkandu said the government attaches great importance to the rehabilitation of sports infrastructure as it plays a big role in producing positive results and the development of sports in general. He…...