Archive: 27 May 2026

27 May 2026 | Elijah Munkombwe

Violence during nominations was driven by high emotions after adoptions – Kawana

INFORMATION and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says last week’s attacks on independent candidates by UPND members happened because some people failed to control their emotions. Kawana says only about five percent of the country’s... […]

27 May 2026 | Elijah Munkombwe

10 forged results to contest August elections, reveals ECZ

THE Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) says it has detected 10 forged Grade 12 certificates during the verification of qualifications for aspiring candidates ahead of the 2026 general elections. ECZ Executive Director Dr Michael Chilala... […]

27 May 2026 | Diggers Editor

Without a sovereign economy, a sovereign state is a decorated beggar

WE agree with President Hakainde Hichilema who says, while our forefathers fought colonial rule to secure political independence, the liberation responsibility of this generation is to achieve economic freedom. The Head of State further says... […]

27 May 2026 | Ulande Nkomesha

Adhere to traffic laws during campaign period, RTSA warns party supporters

THE Road Transport and Safety Agency has urged political party supporters and all road users to exercise responsibility and adhere to traffic laws during and after the election campaign period. In a statement, Monday, RTSA... […]

27 May 2026 | Elijah Munkombwe

Give all candidates equal airtime, IBA directs media

THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) says it will monitor election coverage across all broadcasting stations to ensure compliance throughout the electoral period. Speaking at a media briefing, Tuesday, IBA Director General Webster Malido said the... […]

27 May 2026 | Ivy Mwansa

Zambia projected to record highest maize harvest at 4.9m MT

THE Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has disclosed that projected maize production for the 2025/2026 farming season is 4.9 million metric tonnes, an increase of 27.8 percent from the previous season. ZamStats Statistician General Sheila Mudenda... […]

27 May 2026 | Precious Daka

“Why Me” begs for forgiveness as he gets 2 years for hate speech

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as “Why Me”, to two years’ imprisonment with hard labour for hate speech. Meanwhile, Kapwepwe has asked President Hakainde Hichilema and the Tonga-speaking people to... […]

27 May 2026 | Ivy Mwansa

I can contest anywhere in Lusaka and win – Miles

FORMER Matero PF MP Miles Sampa says he can contest as MP anywhere in Lusaka and win, stating that he is confident that he will scoop the Lima Constituency seat in the August elections. Sampa... […]

27 May 2026 | Diggers Editor

News Diggers Edition 2263 Wednesday May 27, 2026

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