Stop paying artistes masese, we should have a lot of millionaires among them by now – Steven Nyirenda
Accepting the prestigious Diamond Ngoma Award for Media Arts – Male, Steven Nyirenda seized the moment to advocate for better pay for artistes at Ciela Resort. Nyirenda said it was disappointing that there were no luxury vehicles like Bentleys parked outside the venue, despite the presence of some of the biggest names in the industry…....
Court jails 2 Zesco employees for fraudulently earning K5m with fake G12 certificates
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Kabwe has convicted two Zesco employees for falsifying academic documents and unlawfully earning over K5 million in salaries and allowances. In a statement, Friday, Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi said investigations revealed that both individuals submitted falsified Grade 12 certificates to gain employment at the utility company. He said…...
Villagers in L/Stone tear apart giraffe killed by truck
SOME villagers living west of Livingstone mercilessly tore apart a giraffe that died after being hit by a truck. And Southern Province Police Commissioner Auxensio Daka has confirmed that 35-year-old Steven Mwaanga died after falling from a Zambia Army truck along the Mapatizya-Kalomo road. According to a police source, villagers from Simonga area descended on…...
I don’t delve into politics because they’re rough in Africa – Shi Mumbi
If you are a keen follower of the Shi Mumbi comedy series, then you are likely familiar with Ba Shi Mumbi, known for his portrayal of a smooth talking cheating husband and a clever scammer. Aubrey Luo, the talented actor behind the character, is not just limited to his role in Shi Mumbi. He has…...
Court forfeits Faith Musonda’s properties to the state
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC), High Court Division, has forfeited properties belonging to Lusaka journalist Faith Musonda to the State, stating that the properties are tainted with corruption. In its judgement, the court ordered that the properties, which include houses in Ibex Hill, Kingsland City, a farm in Chisamba, money, and other properties,…...
Prison is for every citizen, says UPND MP as he urges govt to maintain facilities
CHAVUMA UPND member of parliament Victor Lumayi has urged the Zambia Correctional Service to ensure that prisons are maintained in good conditions, stating that they are places for every citizen. The Auditor General’s report revealed that various correctional facilities were in a dilapidated state. “Physical inspections of various correctional facilities in seven regions revealed the…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 109 Saturday December 21, 2024
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Police nab 2 witchdoctors allegedly hired by Jay Jay’s brother to harm HH
POLICE, in collaboration with the Immigration Department and the Anti-Terrorism Unit, have apprehended a witch doctor from Mozambique and another from Sinda District, who were allegedly engaged by Emmanuel Jay Banda’s younger brother to use charms to harm President Hakainde Hichilema. In a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said the suspects revealed…...
We’ll arrest Jean Chisenga if she doesn’t appear for questioning – Police
LUAPULA Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi says Mambilima PF MP Jean Chisenga will be arrested if she does not show up for questioning. Yuyi says Chisenga is alleged to have conducted an illegal search at a lodge in Kawambwa, and the owner of the room reported the incident to police. In an interview, Yuyi…...
We’ll not be idle when federations try to bar people from contesting elections – NSCZ
THE National Sports Council of Zambia NSCZ has threatened to take action against federations that are planning to abuse their powers and bar individuals from participating in elections. NSCZ Chief Executive Officer, Sombwa Musunsa says the Sports Council is no-longer toothless as some federations may believe. He said there was need for sports federations that…...
