Archive: 2 December 2025

2 Dec 2025 | Mayeni Jones BBC Africa correspondent

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China

Even before the dam collapsed, Lamec did not feel safe working at the copper mine. “If our work protective gear gets damaged, it is not always replaced,” he tells us. “We have to take a... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Diggers Editor

If Tasila wasn’t Lungu’s daughter, how much time could she have been allowed to mourn, keep her seat?

LAST week, Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti declared the Chawama parliamentary seat, held by former president Edgar Lungu’s daughter Tasila Lungu, vacant. Predictably, this decision has triggered a wave of political debate across... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Sherry Chabala

Pay farmers by Dec 10 or add 30% interest, NUSFAZ urges govt

THE National Union for Small-scale Farmers of Zambia (NUSFAZ) has urged government to pay farmers by December 10, 2025, adding that interest of 30 per cent should be applied if payment is delayed. In an... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Elijah Munkombwe

Changing govt now would be disastrous – Zambezi East MP

ZAMBEZI East UPND MP Brian Kambita says any suggestion to change government now would be disastrous for everyone, arguing that such a move would only serve the interests of those planning to loot the nation’s... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Diggers Correspondent

ZPL halts 2025 Super League fixtures

THE Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has indefinitely concluded the men’s Super League schedule for 2025 to facilitate AFCON preparations for the Chipolopolo boys. This comes after a decision by the Zambian Premier League to adjust... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Elizabeth Mabenga

Getting political parties to field women not possible until constitution is amended – Milupi

UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says until the Constitution is changed, it is not possible to get all political parties to agree to choose women candidates. Milupi says the UPND Alliance has actually proposed for... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Niza Simengwa

Shelda Chipito to make Pro MMA debut

IN two weeks, Shelda Chipito, will graduate from prospect to a pro MMA fighter when she debuts at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) finals in Benin. The stage is set to host a brilliant amateur... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Diggers Correspondent

FIFA reaffirms support to grow Zambian football

FIFA Regional Lead Development Officer, David Fani has expressed FIFA’s commitment to seeing Zambian football thrive, through progressive administration. He has commended the Ministry of Youth and Sports for organizing an event that is timely... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Niza Simengwa

Players motivated by money will be axed – FAZ

FAZ president Keith Mweemba has warned that unpatriotic players who are only motivated by allowances will be axed from national teams regardless of their popularity. During the build-up to the Three nations tournament in Malawi,... […]

2 Dec 2025 | Shadreck Jere

We’ve tried to dialogue with HH but he doesn’t acknowledge us – Kateka

NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says the opposition have been trying to engage the Head of State for the last four years, but he does not acknowledge them. Kateka adds that the opposition have... […]