Mumbi Phiri has condemned the ongoing mudslinging and political propaganda involving the ruling Patriotic Front and the biggest opposition UPND, which has seen a record high number of fake stories being published on social media in Zambia. And Mumbi says the UPND once lied that she had travelled to South Africa to abort her pregnancy...

In this audio, FDD spokesperson Antonio Mwanza says calls to withdraw donor aid because of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema are irresponsible and misplaced. Last week, HH's alliance partners appealed to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to fund “illegalities and people who will use their resources recklessly”. Nevers Mumba, Mike Mulongoti and...

In this audio (courtesy of Byta FM Radio) South Province police commissioner Bonny Kapeso announces punitive measures against the people of Batoka after they burnt down a police post. An emotional Kapeso says he has ordered all police officers in Batoka to leave and that no Batoka resident will be allowed to report any crime...

In this audio, UPND president Hakainde Hichilema gives interviews to journalists for the first time since his arrest and detention for treason, six weeks ago. "You heard the deliberations in court, not satisfactory, but this is the price that we have to pay. This is punishment, this is hatred. The world must pay attention to...

In this audio, Prophet Shepard Bushiri says the Zambian government can reposes his emerald mine if it so wishes, but insists that he will not apologise for speaking out against Religious Affairs minister Godfridah Sumaili who is chasing away fake prophets from the country. Prophet Bushiri was reacting to a warning from Copperbelt miinister Bowman...

In this audio, Former Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili says it is better to tell someone you don't want to work with them instead of bringing in arms of government to intimidate them. And Kambwili says there is corruption in the PF government and those who are corrupt will answer when the time comes. Meanwhile, ACC...

In this audio, University of Zambia Vice Chancellor professor Luke Mumba says poor students must sort out their scholarship problems before going to university because the institution needs money to pay salaries. In an interview with News Diggers! Professor Mumba said students must at least pay a minimum 37.5 per cent of the total tuition...

Should the death penalty be abolished in Zambia? What’s your take? Two News Diggers columnists David Wightman and Michael Chishala battled each other, arguing for and against the idea, through some well-researched articles. “Screw the death penalty,” wrote Wightman, attracting an immediate sharp rebuttal from Michael Chishala who wrote: “David Wightman is wrong about death...

In this audio, Justice minister Given Lubinda has challenged PF lawyer Kelvin Bwalya Fube to name the politicians in the ruling party who tasked him to stop the LAZ executive from issuing negative statements against the government. Last week, KBF told his fellow lawyers during a forum at Chrismar Hotel, that senior politicians in PF...

In this audio, Harrison Miti who survived a police shooting incident yesterday says he cannot fail to identify a police officer in broad daylight, insisting he was shot twice in the stomach. From his hospital bed at UTH, Miti recounts how a police officer in uniform cocked his rifle, pointed to his stomach and pulled...