We’re not taking the withdrawal of aid by US govt seriously – Fr Mukosa
CATHOLIC Priest Fr Chewe Mukosa has noted that the country is taking the withdrawal of K1.4 billion in aid by the US government very lightly. Fr Mukosa, who also represents the Human Dignity Social Teacher Organisation, said the corruption in the civil service was worrying. “We know that the USA has withdrawn K1.4 billion worth…...
Diplomats free to engage citizens but should follow procedure – State House
SPECIAL Assistant to the President for Policy Compliance, Joseph Lungu says the UPND has not changed its stance on encouraging diplomats to engage with citizens freely. Lungu however says while engaging citizens, diplomats must follow procedures prescribed by the Vienna Convention. Responding to News Diggers editorial titled ‘In 2021 President Hakainde Hichilema encouraged diplomats to…...
I was elected to advance unity – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he was elected to advance unity in the country. Speaking when he attended a church service at Times of Refreshing International Ministry in Choma, Sunday, President Hichilema said government will drive development to better the lives of God’s people. “The body of Christ is one. When you elected me into the…...
Nkandu hails U17 girls for retaining Cosafa crown
MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Zambia Under-17 Girls National Team following their emphatic 3 -0 triumph over Malawi in the final of the 2025 COSAFA Girls’ Championship. The final, played at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia, saw Zambia produce a commanding performance to defend…...
People have a right to protest, the problem is POA, not police – SACCORD
THE Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) says every Zambian citizen, including members of the Socialist Party, has a fundamental right to protest peacefully. SACCORD Executive Director Arthur Munyunda emphasised this in an interview, Sunday, stressing that the primary obstacle lies in the current laws governing public gatherings. His remarks followed…...
Justice is now for those in good books with govt, Judiciary is timid – Makebi
LUSAKA lawyer Makebi Zulu says Justice in the country has become a preserve of those that are in good books with government. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice revealed that a Zambian legal delegation, which included Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, DPP Gilbert Phiri, and the heads of the ACC and DEC, was in Ireland to…...
ZEMA probes suspected pollution in Kafue River
THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says the suspected pollution of the Kafue River has not been caused by any mining activities, stating that preliminary investigations show that there is just some strange colour in the water. On Friday, Water Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu revealed that a suspected pollution incident had been reported…...
Mundubile should promote himself, not Lungu – Milupi
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi has urged Brian Mundubile to start promoting himself instead of someone who was rejected by Zambians. And Milupi says President Hakainde Hichilema’s statement that leadership is not easy is not an admission of failure. On Saturday, Mundubile, who is Mporokoso PF MP, said President Hichilema was looking at former president…...
Gardner gets 45 years for defiling daughter
LUSAKA High Court Judge Susan Wanjelani has sentenced a 38-year-old gardener to 45 years imprisonment with hard labour for having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 14-year-old daughter. In another matter, Justice Wanjelani has sentenced a 67-year-old man to 45 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 10-year-old girl. In the case of incest, Kennedy…...
UPND values students for who they are – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says it is normal for union leaders such as UNZASU president Dixon Mutambo to be key mobilisers. Mweetwa however says the UPND government values students for who they are. Recently, Mutambo, popularly known as Governor said politicians don’t truly see students for who they are but as votes. Reacting to…...
