News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1743 Tuesday May 28, 2024
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Munir’s behaviour unbecoming, says govt after his arrest
POLICE on Monday apprehended Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu from Maina Soko Military Hospital over some remarks he’s been making that people from Southern Province will not be allowed in Eastern Province. Zulu was later taken to Lusaka Central Police Station, where he was detained while awaiting release on police bond. And Minister…...
Jay Jay is very stable, there’s nothing serious visible on his body – Govt
MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says Petauke Central Independent Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda is very stable, with no serious visible injuries on his body. Updating the media, Monday morning, Mwiimbu said Banda, who is currently admitted to Maina Soko Military Hospital, was found in Kafue by the Zambia Police,…...
Climate Information Services: A Lifeline for Zambia’s Climate Resilience
In this week’s Monday opinion, we are looking at the role of climate information services (CIS) in developing climate resilience. As the world grapples with the devastating impacts of climate change, Zambia stands at a critical juncture. The country’s economy, heavily reliant on agriculture and natural resources, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of rising […]
Despite fiscal challenges, we’ve continued to support sport- HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country is convinced beyond reasonable doubt of the effective and critical role sport plays as a vehicle to support the attainment of national and international commitments under various frameworks. Zambia, over the weekend, hosted the sixth edition of the AUSC Region-five Silver Jubilee and Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA) At…...
Kansanshi Dynamos, Prison Leopards relegated
KANSANSHI Dynamos and Prison Leopards have been relegated from the MTN Super League following Green Buffaloes’ narrow 1-0 victory over Forest Rangers in a Week 33 encounter at Edwin Imboela Stadium. The crucial victory for the Buffaloes secured their survival in the league and confirmed the relegation of Kansanshi and Prisons. The win pushed Buffaloes…...
If Fashion’s allegations are true, it’s a scam – Nkandu
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says the government is dismayed by the news of Fashion Sakala’s allegations against Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant. Sakala has accused Grant of axing him from the Chipolopolo setup because he refused to sign up with the coach’s agent, Nir Karin. The Al Fahya forward has been frozen from the national team…...
Family protests as state police take over injured Jay Jay, move him to Maina Soko military hospital
State police have transferred the injured Petauke Independent Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Jay Banda, to Maina Soko Military Hospital amid strong protests from his family members. Banda who had gone missing two days ago was found dumped near Kafue Bridge, badly injured but alive, around midnight today. Sources say some youths noticed someone thrown off…...
Jay Jay’s disappearance exposes a serious national security risk
THE mysterious disappearance of Petauke Member of Parliament, Honourable Emmanuel Jay Banda, raises troubling questions about the state of security and accountability in our country. A story that started like a hoax seems to be shaping into one of the most bizarre incidences in the history of our country. We have criminals in Zambia, we…...
Economic roads shouldn’t be constructed under PPP – Chirwa
UK-based Zambian engineer Professor Clive Chirwa says the administration of road tolls in Zambia is not in accordance with the Constitution and the UN Charter, which provides that toll gates are to be designed on parallel to standard roads. And Prof Chirwa says economic roads should not be done under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model…....
