Archive: 30 January 2026

30 Jan 2026 | Angela Muchinshi

We have many presidential aspirants because leadership bar is so low – Kateka

NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says so many people are now vying for the presidency because the bar has been reduced to a point where everyone thinks they can become president. In an interview,... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Taonga Tembo

We’ll have peaceful, transparent elections in 2026, assures HH

I KNOW there’s anxiety, but I want to assure you that in 2026, there will be credible, peaceful and transparent elections, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says despite the tremendous boost in the... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Leave politics to politicians, Nkulukusa tells PSs as Kangwa threatens dismissals

SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has warned that he will not hesitate to remove any public service worker taking part in politics, whether they are from the ruling government or the opposition. And Secretary... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Grace Masumba

We have already moved on, Nyirenda reacts to PF court injunction

LUNDAZI PF MP Brenda Nyirenda says her faction has already moved on following the Kabwe High Court’s decision to uphold an injunction against them. Nyirenda says a new path has already been found, as Brian... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Mwenya Mofya

Economic stability must now improve people’s lives – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says it is now time to harvest the seeds of reform and ensure that stability translates into better lives for Zambian families. The Head of State has also thanked Zambians for being... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Elijah Munkombwe

Mundubile has expelled himself from PF – Kapata

PF acting National Chairperson Jean Kapata has declared that Brian Mundubile has expelled himself from the party, with the final verdict expected at the central committee meeting this Saturday. Meanwhile, Mundubile, who was elected Tonse... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Ivy Mwansa

We’ll address Open Access challenges – Govt

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says government is committed to addressing challenges to do with the Open Access Framework. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the economy has been stabilised and government will... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Elijah Munkombwe

We’re monitoring implementation of currency directives – BoZ

THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) says it has set up an internal team to monitor the implementation of the recently issued currency directives and address points of clarification from the public. BoZ Governor Dr Denny... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Grace Masumba

Police officers withdraw from Kikonge Gold Mine

THE Zambia Police Service has confirmed that the officers deployed to Kikonge Gold Mine in Mufumbwe District have successfully withdrawn following the completion of their operational duties. In a statement, Thursday, Police Public Relations Officer... […]

30 Jan 2026 | Diggers Editor

News Diggers Edition 2181 Friday January 30, 2026

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