Tayali is never available to address issues in transport sector, laments BTOAZ
BUS and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia national chairman Sydney Chewe has expressed concern over the non-availability of Transport Minister Frank Tayali when it comes to addressing the unstable business environment in the transport sector. On Thursday, bus operators at Intercity bus terminus in Lusaka staged a protest by halting the operation of long-distance buses,…...
We’ll match UPND’s mingalato until we meet in 2026 – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says the opposition will match UPND’s dirty tricks until they meet in the 2026 elections. And Phiri says she will only cease to be UKA deputy secretary general when the Alliance officially withdraws her appointment letter. Speaking on Phoenix FM’s Let the People talk programme, Friday, Phiri said…...
Lungu defends Sishuwa: “Not every criticism requires police action”
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says police should stop threatening Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa for criticising President Hakainde Hichilema. Police on Friday said they were investigating Dr Sishuwa over an article published in The Mast newspaper in which he accused the Head of State of persecuting Bembas and people from Eastern Province. In a statement posted on…...
Court quashes 2yrs sentence against Lsk lawyer in Baobab land case
THE Lusaka High Court has quashed a two-year sentence which was handed to Lusaka lawyer Germano Kaulung’ombe and another by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for obtaining money by false pretences. Kaulung’ombe and Stanley Tembo, a legal assistant, were accused of obtaining K600,000 from five people by falsely pretending that they had plots for sale on…...
Celebrating toilets: “24% of Zambians still practice open defecation”
We use them every day, yet, we don’t talk about them that often. But this past week, some people were shocked to learn that International Toilet Day exists. While we may think good toilets have always existed, it is great that someone decided it was important to celebrate the important aspect of sanitation, which gives everyone…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 102 Sunday November 24, 2024
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I lost my luggage, that really affected my competition – Brandina
As the Miss Universe Pageant concluded last weekend, many Zambians voiced disappointment over Miss Universe Zambia Brandina Lubuli’s outfits in Mexico and an alleged lack of confidence. Yet, behind the scenes, she faced a series of unfortunate events which many are unaware of. Already disoriented after arriving six days late, she also had to deal…...
The Steve Harvey endorsement and business exploration tour
WHILE American comedian Steve Harvey may have left Zambians in stitches with his humour during his short visit, behind the laughs lay a serious mission of exploring business opportunities. This unexpected visit began with a chance encounter at Dubai Airport, when a delegation from the Ministry of Tourism crossed paths with Harvey. In a brief…...
PR Girls failed Brandina, says Alice as Chichi calls her out for stressing model
Former Miss Universe Zambia Alice Rowlands Musukwa has slammed the new local pageant management, accusing them of failing to equip Bradina Lubuli with the necessary skills needed to shine on the global stage. Musukwa didn’t hold back, claiming that this lack of preparation was the reason Lubuli struggled to make an impact at 2024 Miss…...
Yo Maps’ new album drops Dec 24
This festive season, “Father” Yo Maps is gearing up to give his fans a special treat; a brand-new album drops just a day before Christmas! He says it is packed with soulful gospel jams, perfect for celebrating the birth of Jesus. While it won’t have a lot of tracks, Yo Maps assures fans that each…...
