Archive: 2 January 2025

2 Jan 2025 | Angela Muchinshi

Police record 166 RTAs with 20 deaths during New Year period

POLICE say they recorded a total of 166 road traffic accidents nationwide during the 2025 New Year period, 15 of which were fatal resulting in 20 deaths. In a statement, Thursday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga...

2 Jan 2025 | Angela Muchinshi

With cholera situation in Nakonde, we’ll use force to remove street vendors in Lusaka – Phiri

MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri says government will use force to remove those trading in undesignated places in Lusaka’s Central Business District. On Monday, Acting Health Minister Douglas Siakalima...

2 Jan 2025 | Taonga Tembo

Lusambo renews bail application in the High Court

FORMER Kabushi PF MP Bowman Lusambo has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, to grant him bail pending his appeal against a four-year sentence. Lusambo has told the court that he...

2 Jan 2025 | Taonga Tembo

Kwacha has depreciated due to demand of foreign currency towards festive season – Chizonde

ECONOMIST Bright Chizonde says the Kwacha depreciated towards the end of December, 2024, due to increased importation of consumption goods. Chizonde adds that as the year begins and citizens run out of disposable income, they...

2 Jan 2025 | Philip Chisalu

Miles tips young footballers

MATERO PF MP Miles Sampa has encouraged youths in his constituency who aspire to pursue football as a career to remain disciplined and avoid engaging in activities that could hinder their progress. During the prize...

2 Jan 2025 | Michael Miyoba

This year we must surpass previous sporting achievements – Nkandu

MINISTER of Sports, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu has called on Zambian athletes across various sports federations to work hard and intensify their efforts in 2025 to surpass the 310 medals Zambia won two years...

2 Jan 2025 | Precious Daka

Lungu urges SADC to intervene in Mozambique’s post election conflict

Former president Edgar Lungu has expressed concern about the rising numbers of deaths, looting and wanton destruction of property and businesses in Mozambique as a result of a disputed presidential election. A wave of violence...

2 Jan 2025 | Michael Miyoba

Zambia capable of winning CHAN – Makembo

THE Zambia Sports Fans Association has expressed confidence in Zambia’s ability to compete and win the upcoming Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently confirmed the 18...

2 Jan 2025 | Michael Miyoba

Govt awards K500,000 grant to 10 artistes

GOVERNMENT has awarded ten artistes from various arts a grant of K50,000 each, in recognition of their hard work and contributions to the growth of the arts in Zambia. Minister of Sports, Youth, and Arts,...

2 Jan 2025 | Diggers Editor

Are all mines in Zambia at liberty to stop mining when selling prices drop?

KAGEM Mining Limited says it has temporarily suspended mining operations citing an oversupply of Zambian emeralds and disrupted market dynamics. This is quite a surprising move and it raises critical questions about the governance, economic...