• 20 Jul 2017
• Mirriam Chabala

DEC arrests 2 Solwezi residents for stealing K117,185

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka has arrested and jointly charged two former employees of a named Mobile Communication Company for money laundering activities involving over K100, 000 00. DEC Deputy Public Relations Officer Kamufisa Manchishi confirmed in a statement today that the commission has also arrested a 27 year-old man of Matero Township...

• 20 Jul 2017
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

It's wrong for Lungu to attack LAZ - NGOCC

Non-Governmental Organization Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Chairperson Serah Longwe says it wrong for President Edgar Lungu attack the Law Association of Zambia when the association offers legal guidance. In an interview with News Diggers! Longwe observed that it was the mandate of LAZ to interpret the law and guide the nation on Constitutional matters. "It doesn't...

• 20 Jul 2017
• Mirriam Chabala

Kampyongo mocks Kabimba for questioning Lungu's decisions: "Ka Wynter finshi ukwete?"

In this video, Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo mocks former Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba for calling the PF a chipante pante government. On Monday, the Rainbow Party General Secretary charged that there was was no hierarchy in the PF government and further accused Kampyongo of being an irresponsible minister. "Now this is a government that...

• 20 Jul 2017
• Diggers Editor

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• 20 Jul 2017
• Karen Mwelwa

Give us regulations for Threatened State of Emergency, Antonio tells Lungu

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says President Edgar Lungu must immediately publish regulations for the Threatened State of Emergency to quell uncertainty in the country. And Mwanza says President Lungu’s international trips are not adding any value to the economy. Speaking on CBC TV’s On Record program, Mwanza cautioned the Head...

• 20 Jul 2017
• Guest Digger

Are these criminals or police officers?

My name is Mr Ngandu, and my issue is concerning this Threatened State of Emergency thing, As I was slowly driving up the 10 miles hill, a black car came and intercepted me and three police officers came out. They were uniformed and two were carrying AK-47 rifles. They ordered me to pack the car...

• 20 Jul 2017
• Hakainde Hichilema

100 days in prison, but not bitter

Good morning fellow citizens, Yesterday marked 100 days from the day we were arrested. But we habour no hate for anyone as we believe that everything that happens in life is for a purpose. Our love for Zambia and what we aspire for the country to be has not changed. We are very clear on...

• 20 Jul 2017
• Mukosha Funga

Former MET director appears in court for corruption

Former Zambia Meteorological Department director Jacob Nkomoki and three others have appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates' Court for corrupt practices. According to the indictment, in count one, Nkomoki, Joseph Kanyanga, Oversease Mwangase and Mukufute Mukelabai on dates unknown but between 1st July, 2014 and 31st November 2015 being public officers namely directors and senior officer...

• 20 Jul 2017
• Mirriam Chabala

LAZ statement most ridiculous since invocation of Article 31 - Sunday

Patriotic Front (PF) Media Director Sunday Chanda says the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) statement on the Threatened State of Emergency is the most ridiculous since the invocation of Article 31. And Chanda says President Edgar Lungu did not speak emotionally when he challenged LAZ to form its own political party. Speaking when he featured...