Those insulting me over my Koswe song are simply dancing to it with their tongues, says satire singer Chama Fumba alias Pilato. And Pilato has clarified that he only apologised to the PF last year because in his previous songs, he had mentioned people’s names; something he has vowed to keep away from. Pilato is...

Health Minister DR Chitalu Chilufya says government through his ministry is investing in a new fleet of 42 different trucks which will be dispatched to various parts of the country. Dr Chilufya said government through his ministry has further signed an agreement with the European Union for €4.8 million for the expansion of Medical Stores...

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is concerned that police officers have continued to brutalise citizens for exercising their freedoms, despite the Bill of Rights guaranteeing every citizen various fundamental rights. Commenting on the brutal manner in which officers responded to protesting students from the Copperbelt University in Kitwe about two weeks ago, LAZ President...

Former UPND Vice-President Dr Canicius Banda says only doctors can tell if indeed he is running mad, as he personally feels he is still in his right frame of mind. And Dr Banda says he will continue serving the people of Zambia and defending their interests as long as he has the platform whether nude...

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has penalised all the three voice mobile network providers in Zambia for failure to adhere to the quality of service parameters. ZICTA has since demanded a total penalty fee amounting to K3.1 million from all three voice networks; Zamtel, Airtel and MTN. In a statement issued by...

Zambia has signed a $ 90.7 million debt write off with the Brazilian government, relieving the country of about 80 per cent of the US$113.4 million debt it was owing the South American economic giant. In a statement issued today by Finance Ministry spokesperson Chileshe Kandeta, the debt write-off was signed between Brazilian Secretary for...

Human Rights Commission Spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya says there is need for a more reconciliatory approach towards resolving issues that affect students in institutions of higher learning other than using force. Commenting on the brutal manner in which police officers on the Copperbelt manhandled students at the Copperbelt University during their protests over a week ago,...

Elias Chipimi says it is not his intention to expose reformed juvenile prostitutes when he takes them to Radio Stations to narrate their experiences. In an interview, the National Restoration Party president said his aim is to show that the prevailing difficult economic situations and high poverty levels are forcing teenagers to sell sex for...

Premier Consult chief executive officer Professor Oliver Saasa says bureaucracy in government institutions perpetuates corruption. And Prof Saasa says there is need to strengthen oversight institutions in the country. Speaking to News Diggers! on the Sidelines of the FIC 2nd annual conference on anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism and other financial crimes, Prof...

Zambia teenage forward Patson Daka has made the final list of three players shortlisted for the CAF African Young Player of The Year Award. The 19-year-old Daka, who plays for Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg, is the only Zambian on the final shortlist announced by CAF yesterday. Others competing with him for the award...

If I were UPND, I would have pushed PF to the ocean until they drown since they are already in the boat, says Wynter Kabimba after the opposition political party won a Constitutional Court decision against former ministers who stayed in office illegally. And the Rainbow Party leader has rubbished former finance minister Alexander Chikwanda's...

UPND Northern Province Chairperson Nathan Illunga says the party in the province is grateful to the National Management Committee for appointing former Lubansenshi independent member of parliament Patrick Mucheleka as deputy secretary general. In an interview with News Diggers! Illunga said Mucheleka’s appointment would contribute to the growth of the party in the region. "As...

Anti Corruption Commission corporate affairs manager Timothy Moono says his office is not aware that President Edgar Lungu’s spokesperson Amos Chanda was investigated for corruption and found to be clean. And Moono says even if ACC cannot investigate corruption allegations against the Head of State, members of the public should feel encouraged to submit such...