ZRA recovers K1.4m in evaded tax from mining firm

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has recovered over K1,493,000 from Stephane Mining Imports and Exports Limited following a conviction by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Kitwe. In a statement, Friday, ZRA Senior Corporate Communications Officer Harriet Mwiinga stated that between January 1, 2024 and March 30, 2024, the company made false…...
Govt launches digital healthcare system project in Gwembe

GOVERNMENT has launched the Digital Health Systems Project in Gwembe District, which is aimed at digitising health services and safeguarding the supply of medicines. And Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has offered K1.2 million for the installation of solar energy at Gwembe District Hospital, which will ensure the uninterrupted implementation of the digital health system…....
Pastor, 2 others in court for possession of counterfeit $280,000

A PASTOR of Chipangali District in Eastern Province and two others have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, where they have denied charges of illegal possession of forged banknotes. Elias Tonga, 55, of Mafuta village, is jointly charged with Peter Musongo, 43, a cross-border truck driver of Lusaka East and Wallace Kapangu, 51, a peasant…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 079 Saturday September 7, 2024

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Most parts of the country will experience normal rainfall in 2024/25 – Govt

GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Mike Mposha says most parts of the country are expected to experience normal rainfall during the 2024/25 rainfall season. Giving the 2024/25 season rainfall forecast, Friday, Mposha said the northeastern parts of Zambia were, however, expected to experience normal to below normal rainfall. “To prepare for the upcoming season, I…...
Airtel revises mobile money tariffs

AIRTEL Networks Zambia Plc has announced that it will revise its Airtel Money tariff effective September 7, 2024. According to Airtel, the adjustments are in compliance with Gazette No. 764 (2024) of the Bank of Zambia on prohibition against unwarranted charges and fees on electronic money services. According to a circular, Airtel Money Transfer charges…...
Arrows slaughter Buffaloes

DEFENDING champions Red Arrows escalated to fifth on the MTN Super League table after slaughtering Green Buffaloes 1-0 in a tightly contested military derby at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. Arrows, who were reduced to ten men after defender Antony Shipanuka was given matching orders for a clumsy challenge, needed a lone first half goal from…...
Zambia plays Ivory Coast

THE Chipolopolo will begin their quest to qualify for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a meeting against African champions Ivory Coast in a Group G match at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast. The 2012 African champions hope to make a consecutive appearance at the AFCON after competing at the…...
Barbra’s Ballon d’Or nomination exciting – FAZ

THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it is looking forward to seeing Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda make the finals of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award after she made the top 20 shortlist which was revealed on Wednesday. FAZ General Secretary Rueben Kamanga said Banda deserved the recognition as she has done well for…...
U20 draws Angola, Namibia, Madagascar at COSAFA

THE Zambia Under-20 National Soccer Team has been drawn in Group B alongside 2022 semi-finalist Angola, Namibia and Madagascar at the COSAFA Under-20 Championship set for Maputo in Mozambique from September 26 to October 5. According to the draws held yesterday in Maputo, the defending champions and Angola will renew their rivalry at the regional…...