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TI-Z identifies 467 unresolved queries worth K18.1bn in AG reportBy Elizabeth MabengaTRANSPARENCY International Zambia (...
06/10/2026

TI-Z identifies 467 unresolved queries worth K18.1bn in AG report

By Elizabeth Mabenga

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says it has identified 467 unresolved audit issues across 23 Ministries, Provinces and Agencies contained in the 2024 Auditor General’s Report.
TIZ reports that the 467 unresolved audit issues were associated with approximately K18.1 billion, equivalent to nearly 10.2 percent of the 2024 National Budget.
Speaking during the

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TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says it has identified 467 unresolved audit issues across 23 Ministries, Provinces and Agencies contained in the 2024 Auditor General's Report. TIZ reports that the 467 unresolved audit issues were associated with approximately K18.1 billion, equivalent

We need to cut bureaucracy to operationalise Lobito Corridor – HHBy Sherry ChabalaPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says ther...
06/10/2026

We need to cut bureaucracy to operationalise Lobito Corridor – HH

By Sherry Chabala

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says there’s need to cut bureaucracy in order to operationalise the Lobito Corridor.
Meanwhile, World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde has disclosed that about 118 private sector projects worth $28bn have been identified along the corridor.
Speaking during the second Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting, Monday, President Hichilema called for

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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says there's need to cut bureaucracy in order to operationalise the Lobito Corridor. Meanwhile, World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde has disclosed that about 118 private sector projects worth $28bn have been identified along the corridor. Speaking during the

Govt must reveal full cost of expanded Parley – AntonioBy Elizabeth MabengaDPP leader Antonio Mwanza has called on gover...
06/10/2026

Govt must reveal full cost of expanded Parley – Antonio

By Elizabeth Mabenga

DPP leader Antonio Mwanza has called on government to reveal the full cost of building constituency offices and infrastructure for newly created constitunencies.
Mwanza says the full financial and infrastructure implications of the expanded Parliament must be accompanied by transparency and fiscal discipline.
Following the enactment of Bill 7, the First session

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DPP leader Antonio Mwanza has called on government to reveal the full cost of building constituency offices and infrastructure for newly created constitunencies. Mwanza says the full financial and infrastructure implications of the expanded Parliament must be accompanied by transparency and fis

UPND wants to compromise NRPUP – MuhabiBy Diggers CorrespondentTONSE Alliance acting Secretary General Muhabi Lungu has ...
06/10/2026

UPND wants to compromise NRPUP – Muhabi

By Diggers Correspondent

TONSE Alliance acting Secretary General Muhabi Lungu has accused the UPND of trying to compromise NRPUP.
Speaking when he was featured on Diamond TV’s ‘Costa’, Sunday, Lungu said certain things happening within the NRPUP were influenced by external forces.
“Let me finish by saying this, I have been in the job

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TONSE Alliance acting Secretary General Muhabi Lungu has accused the UPND of trying to compromise NRPUP. Speaking when he was featured on Diamond TV's 'Costa', Sunday, Lungu said certain things happening within the NRPUP were influenced by external forces. "Let me finish by saying this, I hav

The law will be followed in Alick Banda's case, assures State HouseBy Sherry ChabalaSTATE House Chief Communication Spec...
06/10/2026

The law will be followed in Alick Banda's case, assures State House

By Sherry Chabala

STATE House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says the state is “sure” that due process of the law will be followed in Archbishop Alick Banda’s case.
On Saturday, the Association of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACBC-MAZAZI) called on Zambian authorities to guarantee Archbishop Alick Banda a transparent

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STATE House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says the state is "sure" that due process of the law will be followed in Archbishop Alick Banda's case. On Saturday, the Association of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACBC-MAZAZI) called on Zambian author

Zambia records 11 new cholera cases, 1 deathBy Diggers CorrespondentTHE country has in the last 24 hours recorded 36 new...
06/10/2026

Zambia records 11 new cholera cases, 1 death

By Diggers Correspondent

THE country has in the last 24 hours recorded 36 new suspected cholera cases.
According to the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) 11 cases have been confirmed as Cholera cases.
On Sunday Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi disclosed that the cholera situation in Chibombo had become unstable, with over

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THE country has in the last 24 hours recorded 36 new suspected cholera cases. According to the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) 11 cases have been confirmed as Cholera cases. On Sunday Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi disclosed that the cholera situation in Chibombo had

Cushion consumers on fuel price hike, CUTS urges govtBy Elijah MunkombweTHE Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) says...
06/10/2026

Cushion consumers on fuel price hike, CUTS urges govt

By Elijah Munkombwe

THE Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) says government must introduce measures to cushion households and businesses likely to be affected by increased fuel prices.
CUTS Consumer Welfare Officer Victor Sikombe says while government needs to raise revenue, the impact on consumers must be considered whenever changes are made to

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THE Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) says government must introduce measures to cushion households and businesses likely to be affected by increased fuel prices. CUTS Consumer Welfare Officer Victor Sikombe says while government needs to raise revenue, the impact on consumers must be cons

Take us to Lusaka court, for easy access to witnesses, demands MundubileBy Precious DakaNRPUP presidential candidate Bri...
06/10/2026

Take us to Lusaka court, for easy access to witnesses, demands Mundubile

By Precious Daka

NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu have raised a preliminary issue challenging the jurisdiction of the Solwezi Magistrate’s Court to hear the seditious practices case against them.
Meanwhile, scores of people gathered outside the Solwezi Magistrate Court to show support for Mundubile and Zulu as they appeared

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NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu have raised a preliminary issue challenging the jurisdiction of the Solwezi Magistrate’s Court to hear the seditious practices case against them. Meanwhile, scores of people gathered outside the Solwezi Magistrate Court to

HH shouldn't waste time responding to disgruntled bloggersBy Diggers EditorWE were surprised to hear President Hakainde ...
06/10/2026

HH shouldn't waste time responding to disgruntled bloggers

By Diggers Editor

WE were surprised to hear President Hakainde Hichilema explaining that he did not travel to Dubai for medical treatment but to work. When we heard him say that, we asked the most obvious question: who asked him about his health and who said he was sick? When we later learnt

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WE were surprised to hear President Hakainde Hichilema explaining that he did not travel to Dubai for medical treatment but to work. When we heard him say that, we asked the most obvious question: who asked him about his health and who said he was sick? When we later learnt that the President was re

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