News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1923 Tuesday February 4, 2025
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Reduction in cost of living not being felt, things are still expensive – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says the K32.90 reduction in the food basket has had little effect on the cost of living, as citizens are still struggling to make ends meet. On Friday, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) disclosed that the cost of living for a family of five in…...
Kangwa joins Abha club in Saudi Arabia
EVANS Kangwa has joined his sixth overseas club with a move to Saudi Arabian lower division side Abha club from Chinese outfit QD Hainiu. The Happy Hearts graduate has spent the last 10 years playing abroad and there is no indication of him coming back home yet after signing for Abha club in the Saudi…...
Govt evacuates comedian ‘Kasaka’ to Maina Soko
GOVERNMENT says it has evacuated popular Copperbelt comedian Webster Chiluba alias Kasaka, who has been unwell, to Maina Soko Medical Centre. Meanwhile, government says it is unfortunate that there is widespread speculation on social media suggesting that the comedian has passed on, yet he is alive. In a statement, Monday, Ministry of Information and Media…...
Matero Magic overpower Buffaloes in game 1 of National Championship finals
Reigning champions Matero Magic took a crucial first step in defending their title with a commanding 91-67 victory over Green Buffaloes in game one of the Zambia Basketball Federation National Championship Finals at NASDEC on Sunday. The games, initially scheduled for Saturday, February 1, were postponed due to a power disruption at the National Sports…...
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Tropical Storm Faida might temporarily reduce rainfall in Zambia – MET
THE Zambia Meteorological Department (MET) says it is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Faida, which has formed over the southwestern Indian Ocean. In a Tropical Storm Alert issued, Monday, MET stated that the storm was projected to cross Madagascar from February 3 to 5, and then enter the Mozambique Channel by Thursday. The Department added that…...
We want more success in 2025-Kamanaga
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has expressed optimism for a more successful 2025 following a remarkable year of football success recorded last year. FAZ president Andrew Kamanga praised the performance of the national teams and highlighted Zambia’s growing stature on the international football stage. “Coming off an eventful 2024 where all our national teams […]
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Has NHIMA Collapsed? – Part 2
Introduction Last week, I explored critical issues undermining Zambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and how they pose a threat to NHIMA’s financial and overall sustainability. I noted four fundamental issues which have contributed to the current financial struggles that NHIMA is experiencing— inadequate regulation, opportunism by private healthcare providers, premature rollout and poor beneficiary […]
