News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1832 Monday September 30, 2024
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Phone charging business booms in Lusaka
IT’S almost impossible to walk or drive around the neighborhood without spotting a sign that reads, “Phone charging here.” Thanks to the current power crisis, people are left stuck in the dark for days. And when power finally flickers back on, it sometimes only stays for a moment, almost as if Zesco is teasing us,…...
Dealing with Regret
A friend posed a question during the week on regrets in life and it made me self-introspect. Sometimes, it’s difficult to share with others what our regrets are as they can be embarrassing. I asked my mother if she had regrets in life and she told me that she regretted listening to my late father’s […]
I won’t sue for compensation, my preoccupation is to get justice for my wife – Kampyongo
SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo says it’s not his preoccupation to sue the state for compensation after his acquittal. On Friday the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court acquitted Kampyongo in a matter where he was jointly charged with his wife, Wanziya Chirwa for corruption. The court however convicted and sentenced Chirwa to three years’ simple imprisonment for…...
SOEs averaged losses of $492m annually between 2019/20- Report
THE World Bank report on Zambia’s Public Financial Review has revealed that State Owned Entities (SOEs) averaged losses of $492 million per year between 2019 and 2020. The report states that, given their weak financial positions, SOEs have been in loss situations. “Despite the financial challenges, there is a lack of thorough monitoring of SOE’s…...
Enoch Kavindele Jr and his photography journey
Many would think that being the son of a high-profile politician comes with an easy ride, but for Enoch Kavindele Jr, son of former vice president Enoch Kavindele, it’s far from that. He shares that growing up under the shadow of such a powerful name is a double-edged sword. Sure, there are moments when the…...
First time I saw dad shed a tear was when he won 2011 elections, reflects Gerald Sata
WHEN the name Gerald Sata comes up, most people think of that heart-wrenching moment in October 2014, when a young boy stood before a grieving nation and sang Luther Vandross’ ‘Dance with My Father’ at the funeral of his father, the late president Michael Chilufya Sata. That powerful performance moved many to tears, but now,…...
Water utility companies losing about K1.5m per month – Nzovu
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says the reduced water supply has led to a decrease in revenue collection for utility companies, resulting in losses averaging K1.5 million per month. Giving a ministerial statement in parliament, Thursday, Nzovu said water utility companies were failing to cover their operational and maintenance costs, making it difficult…...
I couldn’t date a colleague – Chimanse
Recently, social media erupted with an excerpt from Dora Siliya’s book, revealing her parents’ warning to steer clear of Frank Mutubila, as he had a reputation for pursuing any new girl who joined ZNBC. Margaret Chimanse former ZNBC broadcaster shares her own perspective and reflecting on her time at the station, she notes that while…...
Lsk man divorces wife due to excessive beer drinking, nagging
A 45-YEAR-OLD man of Lusaka’s Chazanga compound has divorced his wife of 20 years due to her excessive beer drinking and the habit of coming home late while drunk. In her defence, 40-year-old Chilufya Mwelwa argues that her husband doesn’t give her the attention she deserves and frequently chats with women on Facebook, even posting…...
