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Child malaria rate increases in Kalumbila
By Memory Chipili Kalumbila on August 20, 2019
The malaria rate among children has increased in Kalumbila District, according to results from a survey undertaken by Kalumbila Minerals Limited’s (KML) health and wellness....
Don’t mine gold illegally, Musukwa cautions Mwinilunga residents
By Memory Chipili in Solwezi on August 20, 2019
Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has warned Mwinilunga residents against attempting to mine gold in the district illegally because it is potentially hazardous and could lead....
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the Livestock Subsector in Zambia
By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on August 17, 2019
This is a follow-up to the News Diggers article published on 26th July, titled, “A welcome message for Prof Luo: Possible Holistic Strategy for Transforming....
2 Ndola women get 18 years for inserting bottle in fellow’s private parts
By Daniel Chansa on August 16, 2019
Two Ndola women who inserted a bottle into another woman’s private parts have been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment. Ndola High Court Judge-in-Charge Emelia Sunkutu....
Chingola man murders friend over dispute for privacy with girlfriend
By Daniel Chansa on August 16, 2019
An 18-year-old Chingola man has stabbed his friend to death after he refused to give him some privacy with his girlfriend. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity....
Ndola court acquits man accused of forcing child to suck his manhood
By Diggers Correspondent on August 14, 2019
The Ndola Magistrates’ Court has acquitted a 22-year-old man who allegedly forced an eight-year-old girl to suck his manhood which he claimed produced “Milkit”. In....
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Ndola woman tells court how hubby forced her son, 2, to suck his manhood
By Diggers Correspondent on August 13, 2019
A 26-year-old Ndola man has appeared in the Magistrates’ Court for forcing his two-year-old stepson to suck his manhood. The boy’s mother has narrated to....
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BBC: Fart pushes Kenya’s Speaker to suspend Assembly debate
By Diggers Correspondent on August 11, 2019
A heated debate about market stalls was disrupted by a foul smell and furious finger-pointing at a Kenyan regional assembly on Wednesday, according to BBC....
Improve State Owned Enterprises performance to tackle high debt
By CUTS on August 4, 2019
The government whole or partially owns State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and is therefore responsible for the financial liabilities of these companies. If allowed to escalate,....
Public Financial Management Reforms: a key step in tackling Zambia’s debt situation
By Kangwa Muyunda on August 3, 2019
Recently, the President, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, held an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss the state of the economy. This included a focus on....
Man up, report when you’ve been battered by your wives, Chamuka tells men
By Joseph Mwenya in Kabwe on August 2, 2019
Chief Chamuka of the Lenje speaking people of Central province has advised men to “man-up” and report to relevant authorities when they have been battered....
MMD/PF marriage is dead – Mutati
By Tenson Mkhala in Nchelenge on July 31, 2019
MMD faction leader Felix Mutati says the marriage between the Patriotic Front and his party is dead. Speaking when he addressed some party officials in....
Don’t threaten whistleblowers, give us clear, tangible roadmap for wiping out corruption
By Rueben Lifuka on July 31, 2019
President Edgar Lungu’s pronouncements made during the swearing in of the ACC Commissioners cannot go without comment and as Transparency International Zambia, we wish to....
I’ve stopped giving advice to politicians – Chief Puta
By Tenson Mkhala in Chiengi on July 30, 2019
Senior Chief Puta of the Bwile people of Chiengi district in Luapula Province says he has stopped giving advice to politicians for fear of being....
Mwata Kazembe collapses, cuts Mutomboko short
By Tenson Mkhala in Mwansabombwe on July 29, 2019
Fans were on Saturday left confused and concerned after Senior Chief Mwata Kazembe collapsed in the main arena during this year’s Mutomboko ceremony. The ordeal....
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A Welcome Message for Prof Luo: Possible Holistic Strategy for Transforming the Livestock Sub-sector in Zambia
By Dr Chisoni Mumba, PhD on July 28, 2019
I wish to start by congratulating Prof. Nkandu Luo for the appointment as Minister of Fisheries and Livestock. Congratulations madam! You have a big task....
NAC reserves 450,000 condoms for Luapula traditional ceremonies
By Diggers Correspondent on July 26, 2019
The National AIDS Council in Luapula Province has reserved 450,000 condoms for the seven traditional ceremonies in the province. Luapula National AIDS Coordinator Nathan Kabwe....
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Parley adopts motion to stop internet data bundle expiry
By Mirriam Chabala and Ulande Nkomenshya on July 26, 2019
Parliament has overwhelmingly adopted a motion to abolish the expiration of internet data bundles purchased from various service providers. The motion moved by Nalikwanda UPND....
Zambia spending more on politics than development – Mutati
By Tenson Mkhala in Monze on July 25, 2019
Movement for Multiparty Democracy faction leader Felix Mutati says the country’s economy will not improve because lots of money is being spent on unnecessary by....
Breeze Fm reporter narrates assault ordeal to Lundazi court
By Diggers Correspondent on July 24, 2019
A Breeze FM reporter has narrated to the Lundazi Magistrates’ Court how a PF member dragged her out of a taxi, slapped her and grabbed....
Jerabos riot over closure of sinkhole in Kitwe
By Daniel Chansa on July 24, 2019
Police in Kitwe yesterday fought running battles with small scale illegal miner’s known as jerabos in Wusakile who ran amok in protest of the closure....
Ndola man who mugged colleague to steal K20 gets 10yrs for manslaughter
By Daniel Chansa on July 23, 2019
A 27 year-old Ndola man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for causing the death of a resident whom he robbed a K20. This....
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The crisis of University Education in Zambia
By Prof Muna Ndulo on July 21, 2019
Human capital enables countries to harness skills, knowledge, and innovation to grow their economies and improve the well-being of their citizens. The significance of education....

Chingola police arrest Chinese national, 14 locals for illegal weapon training

By Daniel Chansa on 19 Jul 2019

Police in Chingola have arrested a Chinese national identified as Liang Bin Giang, 32, and 14 local men for illegal training in weapons. The men....

Step down as DC if you want to stand in Nkana – Mwila tells Binwel

By Sandra Mulenga on 18 Jul 2019

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davis Mwila has told Kitwes District Commissioner Binwel Mpundu to resign from his position if he has any aspirations to stand....

If PF loses in 2021, Lungu, Tasila will go to jail – Msoni

By Ulande Nkomesha on 18 Jul 2019

All People Congress leader Nason Msoni says if the Patriotic Front loses the 2021 elections, it is unlikely that President Edgar Lungu and his daughter....

PF a bunch of confused fellows – Kabimba

By Ulande Nkomesha on 18 Jul 2019

Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba says it is shocking that the PF is now distancing itself from some clauses in the Constitution Amendment Bill....

SA newspaper weighs in on KCM saga: “Learn from Zambia’s damage to mines”

By Diggers Correspondent on 18 Jul 2019

SA MUST PAY ATTENTION TO DAMAGE ZAMBIA HAS DONE TO ITS MINING INDUSTRY The last thing SA needs is an antagonistic relationship with a major....

As long as Vedanta goes, we don’t care what route govt takes – MUZ

By Natasha Sakala on 17 Jul 2019

The Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) says they do not care whichever mode of exit is used for Vedanta as long as the main....

Zambia Railways needs $922 million to operate efficiently – CEO

By Joseph Mwenya in Kabwe on 17 Jul 2019

Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) needs US$922 million in order to build capacity and improve its operating efficiency in line with its Strategic Plan for 2018....

Police raise K11.5m from admission of guilt fines for accidents in 2nd quarter

By Natasha Sakala on 17 Jul 2019

The Zambia police service has recorded a marginal reduction in the number of road traffic accidents from 7,713 in the second quarter of 2018 to....

Zambia desperately needs to clean up its image – Nevers

By Ulande Nkomesha on 17 Jul 2019

Former vice-president Nevers Mumba says Zambia international image can only be restored when government strengthens its commitment to the fight against corruption. In an interview,....

Lungu must shake his Cabinet more to get a winning team – Saasa

By Natasha Sakala on 16 Jul 2019

Economist professor Oliver Saasa has urged President Edgar Lungu to shake up his Cabinet further to allow more re-organisation among ministers if he is to....

Govt desperate to find KCM investor even if it means breaking the law – PAC

By Ulande Nkomenshya on 16 Jul 2019

People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says government is desperate to kick out Vedanta Resources and find a new investor to takeover struggling....

ZNFU denounces NBA’s plan to import GMO food

By Natasha Sakala on 16 Jul 2019

The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has described as “nonsensical” the move by the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) to allow for the importation of Genetically....

We’ll petition ConCourt to strike out retrogressive clauses from NDF Bill – LAZ

By Natasha Sakala on 16 Jul 2019

The Law Association of Zambia has resolved that it will move the Constitutional Court to pronounce itself on a number of provisions and strike out....

NGOCC questions Lungu’s commitment to gender parity

By Natasha Sakala on 16 Jul 2019

The Non Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has described as painful the decision by the President to fire former finance minister Margaret Mwanakatwe and....

Lusaka man gets 6 months for failure to declare interest

By Natasha Sakala on 16 Jul 2019

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a businessman to six months imprisonment with hard labour but suspended to nine months for willful failure....

Chibamba calls for cost benefit analysis to consider fuel subsidy

By Natasha Sakala on 15 Jul 2019

Economist Chibamba Kanyama says Zambia’s annual rate of inflation should be expected to remain under pressure on account of the anticipated fuel price increase and....