Archive: 1 December 2025

1 Dec 2025 | Diggers Editor

Only free education will save ‘breadwinners’ from black tax

DURING his press conference on Tuesday last week, President Hakainde Hichilema made a point that speaks to every hardworking citizen who is struggling to survive despite earning an income. He reminded us that without free... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Zunda Chisha

After COP11, Zambia Must Tackle Conflicts of Interest Undermining Tobacco Control

In my previous opinion piece, I argued that Zambia urgently needs to strengthen its tobacco control policies – by removing the 75% excise tax exemption for locally produced cigarettes, passing the long-delayed Tobacco Products Control […]

1 Dec 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Sumaili endorses Makebi Zulu for PF presidency

FORMER religious affairs minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili has endorsed Makebi Zulu for the PF presidency. Meanwhile, Zulu has asked the Church to pray for politicians so that they can unite. Zulu has also donated 100... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Zambians believe only UPND can move the country forward – Mwiimbu

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says citizens believe that only the UPND can move the country forward. He said this on Friday when debating the Independent and Broadcasting Authority Bill, which is... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Declaration of Chawama seat vacant illegal – Makebi

PF presidential aspiring candidate Makebi Zulu says the declaration of the Chawama seat vacant is illegal and an attempt to kill democracy. Zulu, who is also late former president Edgar Lungu’s family spokesperson, says if... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Elijah Munkombwe

KBF offers his party as ‘special purpose vehicle’ for Tonse

ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF) has proposed that the Tonse Alliance must use his party as a special purpose vehicle because the PF has been “politically knocked out”. Bwalya says although he... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Elizabeth Mabenga

Lusaka cost of living goes up

THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has disclosed that the cost of living in Lusaka for a family of five has risen by K244.33, from K10,834.80 in October to K11,079.13 in November. In a... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Ivy Mwansa

I was impressed by HH’s press conference lecture – Mbula

FORMER secretary to the cabinet Leslie Mbula says President Hakainde Hichilema’s message about dialogue delivered during his press conference last Tuesday, must be taken seriously by citizens. Mbula says there is no need for people... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Mwenya Mofya

Bill 7 doesn’t exist – Sangwa

MOVEMENT for National Renewal leader John Sangwa says Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 does not exist. Sangwa argues that until the Technical Committee completes its work, no valid Bill exists, and there is... […]

1 Dec 2025 | Sherry Chabala

Kansanshi Mine sets up taskforce in readiness for implementation of Local Content SI

KANSANSHI Mines has disclosed that it is currently establishing a cross-functional internal taskforce to review all existing contracts and identify where transitions to local suppliers may be required, in readiness for implementation of the Local... […]