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Reaction to the statement issued by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources on the Allocation of Land in Chongwe

Transparency International Zambia expresses deep concern regarding the recent statement attributed to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Elijah Muchima, as reported in the NewsDiggers edition of Wednesday 20th December 2023. In the statement, Hon. Muchima pledges preferential treatment for poor members of the United Party for National Development (UPND) during land allocation, […]

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MDC’S Joyce Musenge scoops ZCID-FPP Chairmanship

Movement for Democratic Change MDC Acting Secretary General, Ambassador Joyce Mwaka Chembe Musenge has scooped chairmanship of the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) Forum for Political Parties (FPP). Ambassador has retained the position in a tightly contested election beating closest contender, Jackson Silavwe who is President of opposition Golden Party Zambia. In December 2021, […]

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Suspected cholera case reported in Monze

Monze Town Council wishes to inform the public that a suspected case of cholera has been reported in Monze. The patient, a resident of Lusaka, had come to the Njola Mwanza area for her annual farming activities and is currently receiving treatment at Monze Mission hospital. Upon receiving the report, Provincial and District Officials have […]

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CDF Grant beneficiaries told to attest benefits

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai has called on CDF grant beneficiaries to show community members that funds are working, adding that going forward beneficiary cooperatives will be invited to attest to avoid speculations. Speaking during the handover of CDF empowerment funds to 44 cooperatives and companies held at ZAF mess in Livingstone, Ms […]

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Howard Kunda launches a new political party

By Mercy Chewe Former MMD Muchinga Member of Parliament Howard Kunda has officially launched a new political party called Zambia Wake-Up Party (ZAWAPA) at a media briefing held in Ndola today. ZAWAPA was registered in May 2023 and was initially expected to be launched last August at a public rally. However, the party tried in […]

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Govt still committed to Senseli Mine Rescue Mission

By Staff Writer Copperbelt Provincial Minister Elisha Matambo has assured continued efforts to save the remaining trapped Miners at Senseli Open Pit Mine. The Minister said this during his routine visit at the accident site yesterday assured ongoing rescue efforts for small-scale miners trapped since December 1, 2023. Mr Matambo said that Government is committed […]

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Ministers Spouses donate toward Sensele mine accident

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Minister’s spouses association have donated essentials towards the rescue mission of the remaining trapped miners at Sensele mine. Copperbelt Provincial Coordinator for Association of Ministers spouses Samantha Matambo who is also Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo’s wife said the support is to supplemented Government program in helping trapped miners. Ms Matambo said […]

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