Govt must consider a cost-of-living allowance for civil servants – CSAWUZ
THE Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia says reintroducing examinations before civil servants are promoted will enhance professionalism and hard work in the public service. The union has, however, called on government to consider introducing a cost-of-living allowance for civil servants to cushion the impact of high commodity prices. Commenting on Vice-President Mutale…...
Allegations against Mubita Nawa ahead of INTERPOL polls false, baseless – Police
THE Zambia Police Service has rubbished the allegations of attempted extortion made by two Indian businessmen against Deputy Commissioner of Police Mubita Nawa. The police service has described the claims as an attempt to tarnish Nawa’s reputation ahead of the INTERPOL Secretary General elections. The Guardian News and Media Limited reported that Nawa, who is…...
Chipata cholera outbreak contained – MoH
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says the cholera outbreak in Chipata District has been contained, with no deaths recorded. And Masebo has proposed that mothers who take their children for child health week must be given incentives such as a bag of mealie meal and other assorted items. Speaking during the official launch of the child…...
We’ll now ration power outside planned timings – Zesco
FORMER mines, energy and water development minister Yamfwa Mukanga says Zesco is worsening the current load shedding situation by not communicating the power outage hours through planned schedules. Meanwhile, Zesco has announced that it will start rationing power outside of the planned timings because it is experiencing significant difficulties in balancing the available power supply…...
Under what circumstances should forfeited $24m be given back to KCM, Nkulukusa wonders
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has wondered under what circumstances the $24 million forfeited to the state from Milingo Lungu should be given back to KCM. He says the law is very clear that when there is a crime, the money is forfeited to the state. Nkulukusa adds that the law doesn’t state that…...
Govt asks LAZ to comment on Pule’s refusal to be heard by Tonga magistrate
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says former president Edgar Lungu must have some shame and desist from attacking an administration which is fixing the mess he left behind. And Mweetwa has challenged the Law Association of Zambia to comment on Christian Democratic Party leader Dan Pule’s refusal to be heard by a Tonga magistrate. Speaking…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1763 Tuesday June 25, 2024
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We’ll spend over K250 million in 2024 – FAZ
FOOTBALL House is projecting to spend over K250 million for the 2024 financial year while estimating to record a surplus over K21 million despite registering a deficit last year. On Saturday, FAZ members and invited guest gathered at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MCCI) in Lusaka where the delayed Annual General Meeting was held over…...
Mbewe unveils final 23 COSAFA squad
COACH Chisi Mbewe has unveiled the final 23-man squad that will represent Zambia at the COSAFA Cup in Gqeberha, South Africa. Mbewe, brings his experience from the Under-20 team to lead the senior squad in this prestigious regional tournament. The tournament will be held from June 26 to July 7. The defending champions are set…...
Zambia draws Japan, Brazil
ZAMBIA have been drawn against 2014 Champions Japan in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup set for the Dominican Republic. FIFA made the draws yesterday that sees Zambia in Group D where they will play against Japan, Brazil and Poland. The draws were held at the Frey Antón de Montecinos monument, a historic landmark…...
