Zesco engulfed in a lot of confusion – Mtayachalo

CHAMA North PF member of parliament Yotam Mtayachalo says it is a sad that Zesco is engulfed in a lot of confusion. And Mporokoso PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile says government shouldn’t mock the Tonse because it is an alliance with the Zambian people, comprising of not only political parties but some religious organisations…...
ZAM challenges govt to lead in Smart Invoicing Implementation

ZAMBIA Association of Manufactures (ZAM) has expressed worry over the challenges which users are facing when trying to comply with the Smart Invoice system being rolled out by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). And ZAM says government must lead by example by ensuring that all government departments, state-owned enterprises, and local councils adopt Smart Invoicing. […]
ZAMMSA server crashes, as auditors dig into payroll irregularities

THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has confirmed that one of its key servers crashed, leading to disruptions in some services last month. According to sources close to the institution, the Auditor General’s Office had been auditing the agency when the payroll system crashed. The sources disclosed that ZAMMSA’s wage bill had increased…...
Over 970,000 people are visually impaired in Zambia – Kasongole

OVER 970,000 people have visual impairment problems in Zambia, says Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Medical Director Dr David Kasongole. And Minister of Health Elijah Muchima says the number of Zambians crossing borders to seek specialised eye care, treatment or surgeries has reduced due to the quality services being offered by Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital locally…....
Court finds former infrastructure PS with case to answer

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found former Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development permanent secretary Charles Mushota with a case to answer in a matter in which he is charged with wilful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure. The charge is in relation to the procurement of Infrastructure House at over $5…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 098 Sunday November 10, 2024

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Who will win Zambia’s 2026 election?

The answer is that, at this stage, I do not know. There are so many variables that are yet to be determined, though it is fair to say that as of today, many people in Zambia may not know who they will vote for in the 2026 election, but they already know who they will […]
News Diggers! Lite Edition 097 Saturday November 9, 2024

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KCM dangles $100,000 for Ngoma awards

The Ngoma Awards, organised by the National Arts Council, were officially launched on Wednesday in Lusaka by Youth and Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu. These prestigious awards, which honor Zambia’s creative talents, are set to take place on December 11 this year. Six sponsors have come forward to support the Ngoma Awards; Gatbro International, Muvombo Development…...
I expected to win 5, not 3 awards – Jemax

This past week, all eyes were on the much-anticipated Kwacha Music Awards. While some artistes walked out of the Lusaka Music Club with smiles, others couldn’t hide their disappointment as the night didn’t go as they hoped. The range of disappointment varied, while others were nominated in so many categories and went home with zero…...