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Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda died on Friday aged 85. He had announced in 2020 that he was battling against colon cancer. Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda has died at the age of 85 after a long battle with colon cancer. His son Andrew Banda announced the former leader’s death on Friday. “He is gone”, […]
Kitwe central police has picked a body of a male person identified as Chanda Barry of house number MN 265 mukuba natwange occupation Contractor, Aged 42 years. Information obtained from his wife Dorica Kalundo is that her husband has been planning to kill himself after his business collapsed and had his house hold goods grabbed […]
President Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated his appeal for Zambians to uphold Christian values and reflect them in their daily lives. President Hichilema says vices such as corruption, division, and inequality should not be practiced in a Christian nation like Zambia. The Head of State said this in an interview with Vatican Radio in Rome, Italy […]
The Energy Regulation Board says it has not received any application from ZESCO limited to change its connection fees. In a statement availed to Diamond News, ERB Public Relations Manager, Namukolo Kasumpa, says the purported revision of connection fees do not have the approval of ERB and must therefore be considered null and void. Ms. […]
Electoral Expert Macdonald Chipenzi has disagreed with the European Union Election Observation Mission’s recommendation to do away with the Grade 12 academic qualification for one to aspire for elective political position. Mr. Chipenzi says with the decentralization process is at its peak and having Councilors, mayors council chairpersons, Members of Parliament, Ministers and Presidents who […]
The Zambia Meteorological Department says the Tropical Storm Ana has been weakening as it moves westwards from Southern, Western Province into Angola. Meteorologist Bethsheba Musonda says although the system is weakening, it is expected to enhance rainfall over Southern and Western province in the next 24hrs to 48 hrs. She notes that the system moved […]
The European Union has welcomed the announcement of results by the Electoral Commission of Zambia and has since congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema. In a statement, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, “We look forward to working with the new President and his government, as well as with the newly elected members of the National […]
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended indefinitely Patriotic Front (PF) Member Chishimba Kambwili from participating in campaigns. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Patric Nshindano says the Commission has noted with concern the breach of the electoral code of conduct by Mr. KAMBWILI’s use of hate speech and holding of campaign rallies despite the guidance […]
Minister of Health Jonas Chanda has praised the Brazilian Government for committing ,USD 75,000 towards the COVID-19 response in Zambia. He said the donation of funds by Brazil is a clear demonstration of continued healthy diplomatic ties and confidence donors have with the Zambian government. Dr Chanda said the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires […]
The Coronavirus vaccines that arrived yesterday at Kenneth Kaunda International airport via Emirates Airlines have raised concerns from other stakeholders. Pharmaceutical Expert Jerome Kanyika has wondered why government has bought the Astra-Zaneca vaccine that has been condemned by other countries.He said this in an interview with Mafken FM radio today.
