Kalunga Funga

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The Diggers Correspondent is a versatile writer.

The real ritual killer is The Mob
By Kalunga Funga on February 23, 2020
The mob now is the unwitting ritual killer. Maybe in the beginning, it started with ‘The Gasser’, then ‘The Blood Drawer’ now, it’s the ‘The....
PF official gets terrorism charges over gassing
By Diggers Correspondent on February 21, 2020
Patriotic Front Chingola Constituency Information and Publicity Secretary Evans Mulenga has appeared before the Chingola Magistrates’ Court facing terrorism charges with the gassing of residents....
How Morgan turned K5 into K62,640.85 with betPawa
By Diggers Correspondent on February 21, 2020
One weekend changed everything for Morgan Mbao. He bet K5 with betPawa on Saturday morning and had won K62,640.85 by Sunday evening. The Lusaka car....
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Bowman dangles $100, 000 for teachers’ loans in Kabushi
By Daniel Chansa on February 17, 2020
Kabushi PF Member of Parliament Bowman Lusambo has promised to set up a US$100, 000 revolving fund for Kabushi constituency teachers, saying they need to....
Kabwe Nursing School under gas attack
By Joseph Mwenya in Kabwe on February 14, 2020
A FEMALE hostel at Kabwe Nursing School has been gassed by unknown people, Central Province Police Commissioner, Chola Katanga has disclosed. The incident happed in....
C/Belt UPND reports Bowman to police for “hate speech” against HH
By Daniel Chansa on February 12, 2020
The UPND has filed a complaint at Masala Police Station against Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo for hate speech against their leader, Hakainde....
C/Belt police nab PF councilor for fraud
By Daniel Chansa on February 12, 2020
Police on the Copperbelt have arrested PF Ndeke ward councilor Aaron Lungu for obtaining money by false pretenses. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga confirmed the....
PF can’t just give up power, we’re enjoying the sweet – Lusambo
By Daniel Chansa on February 10, 2020
Kabushi member of parliament Bowman Lusambo says it is foolish for anyone to think the Patriotic Front can leave the “sweet” it is enjoying in....
Distribute food to all, it’s not only PF supporters who are hungry – Fr Mwansa
By Daniel Chansa on February 10, 2020
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Masala Parish priest Fr Christopher Mwansa has told the Patriotic Front to consider all citizens in its distribution of food materials,....
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HAIRDRESSER Beauty Zaza WINS K25,894 from just K5 thanks to Castlebet Zambia!
By Diggers Correspondent on February 9, 2020
CASTLEBET Winner Beauty Zaza WON a cool K25 PIN from a bet of just K5, then revealed: “My big win is the proof it doesn’t....
ZRA seizes base metals from Chinese man at Ndola airport
By Daniel Chansa on February 6, 2020
The Zambia Revenue Authority has seized suspected base metals with traces of Gold, palladium, nickel, manganese and precious stones weighing about 1.5 kilograms in Ndola.....
Ndola man to serve 9 yrs for attempted rape
By Daniel Chansa on February 5, 2020
A 20-year-old Ndola man who attempted to rape a woman has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment with hard labour by the magistrates’ court. This....
How Modern won betPawa’s 250% win bonus twice in 26 days
By Diggers Correspondent on January 31, 2020
Winning BIG doesn’t have to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. For Modern Simabambaya, it happened twice in 26 days. The taxi driver bet K3 and won....
I don’t fear anyone seeking my position, declares Sinda MP
By Zindikilani Banda in Sinda on January 30, 2020
Sinda constituency Independent member of parliament Masauso Tembo says he is not afraid of any aspirant who might contest his seat next year because he....
HPCZ suspends Copperstone’s environmental health diploma
By Daniel Chansa on January 30, 2020
The Health Professionals Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has suspended Copperstone University’s Diploma in Environmental Health programme. HPCZ Registrar Bornface Bwalya said the suspension was indefinite.....
Bishop Kazhila denies seditious intentions charge, out on bail
By Daniel Chansa and Julia Malunga on January 30, 2020
Life Gospel Ministries International General Overseer Bishop Joseph Kazhila has pleaded not guilty to one count of seditious intentions. Bishop Kazhila, 61, who appeared before....
Ndola man gets death sentence for murder
By Daniel Chansa on January 30, 2020
The Ndola High Court has sentenced 29-year-old Noah Zulu to death by hanging for murder. Zulu has also been sentenced to 15 years for each....
Farmer gets 20 years for defiling granddaughter
By Daniel Chansa on January 30, 2020
A 53-year-old Ndola man has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for defiling his eight year old granddaughter whom he used to refer to as....
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Suspected ritual killers turn into cats when we try to arrest them – Katanga
By Daniel Chansa on January 27, 2020
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga has told Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo that suspected ritual killers seem to be turning into cats when in contact....
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Sinda residents stole from me instead of helping after my accident, laments Mkaika MP
By Zindikilani Banda in Sinda on January 24, 2020
Mkaika MMD member of Parliament Peter Phiri says he was very disappointed by how some Sinda residents ignored his cry for help when he was....
High Court acquits Ndola man accused of forcing stepson to suck his manhood
By Daniel Chansa on January 23, 2020
A Ndola man who was accused of forcing his step son to suck his manhood has been acquitted by the High Court which has ruled....
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Ndola woman who forced 3 boys to touch her private parts gets 15 years
By Daniel Chansa on January 23, 2020
A 21-year-old Ndola woman has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for forcing three young boys to scratch and touch her private parts. Precious Tembo....
Court puts Ndola woman accused of assaulting child on defense
By Daniel Chansa on January 23, 2020
A Ndola woman who allegedly assaulted a five-year-old boy on New Year’s Day has been found with a case to answer before the Ndola Magistrates’....

High Court acquits Ndola man accused of forcing stepson to suck his manhood

By Daniel Chansa on 23 Jan 2020

A Ndola man who was accused of forcing his step son to suck his manhood has been acquitted by the High Court which has ruled....

Ndola woman who forced 3 boys to touch her private parts gets 15 years

By Daniel Chansa on 23 Jan 2020

A 21-year-old Ndola woman has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for forcing three young boys to scratch and touch her private parts. Precious Tembo....

Court puts Ndola woman accused of assaulting child on defense

By Daniel Chansa on 23 Jan 2020

A Ndola woman who allegedly assaulted a five-year-old boy on New Year’s Day has been found with a case to answer before the Ndola Magistrates’....

Chambishi Metals shuts down, 229 lose jobs

By Daniel Chansa in Kitwe on 20 Jan 2020

Chambishi Metals Plc has been placed under care and maintenance, sending 229 workers onto the streets. Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) president Joseph Chewe announced....

How Rolland turned K5 into K84,007.93

By Diggers Correspondent on 17 Jan 2020

Rolland Mpande Kanini described betPawa as family after he won K84,007.93 from just a K5 bet. The Solwezi resident received K45,406.99 plus an 85% win....

The Significance of Village Chickens in Building Economically Resilient Rural Households

By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 14 Jan 2020

In the first week of January 2020, Social Media was full of pictures showing the effects of flash floods in Mambwe District. Over 50 families....

Defence battle goes to Eagles

By Tim Zulu on 13 Jan 2020

Prior to this highly anticipated clash, it was clear that the game between experienced Prison Leopards and bulldozers Young Green Eagles will be won or....

Bill 10 will take away our power over land, fears chief Nzamane

By Sipilisiwe Ncube in Chipata on 13 Jan 2020

The Constitution Amendment Bill Number 10 of 2019 is not progressive because it seeks to take away all the authority traditional leaders have over land,....

Eskom chairman Jabu Mabuza resigns after failure to curb load shedding

By Sikonathi Mantshantsha on 11 Jan 2020

After failing to halt rolling electricity blackouts that have added to the country’s economic woes, Eskom suffered another blow on Friday, 10 January 2020 as....

PF plots to register a user friendly UNZALARU

By Diggers Correspondent on 10 Jan 2020

Government is mobilising PF-aligned University of Zambia lecturers to distance themselves from the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU)’s statement that “only idiots....

Sinda Police rescue suspected wizard from mob justice at graveyard

By Zindikilani Banda in Sinda on 9 Jan 2020

Sinda Police moved swiftly to Chisichi Village where angry youths had tied a 58-year-old man to a tree at the local cemetery, with intent to....

Chingola residents riot, loot shops over ritual killings

By Daniel Chansa in Chingola on 9 Jan 2020

Police in Chingola’s Chiwempala area fought running battles with residents who were rioting over ritual killings, Wednesday morning. The irate residents broke into and looted....

Justice Mulife bemoans deplorable state of Livingstone High Court building

By Golden Simukale in Livingstone on 8 Jan 2020

Justice Kenneth Mulife has bemoaned the deplorable state of the Livingstone High Court building, which was built back in 1910. Speaking during the ceremonial opening....

Legalising Marijuana and Prostitution

By Julius Kapembwa, PhD on 7 Jan 2020

The Patriotic Front government’s legalisation of marijuana for commercial and medicinal purposes is a welcome, if overdue, development. It is a victory of reason over....

Court can’t force us to accept Mumba as MMD president – Nakacinda

By Sipilisiwe Ncube in Chipata on 6 Jan 2020

MMD faction national secretary Rapheal Nakacinda says a court of law cannot force party members to accept Nevers Mumba as its president because his mandate....

TIZ 2019 review: Superficial fight against corruption an injustice to the poor

By Rueben Lifuka on 5 Jan 2020

The PF administration under the leadership of President Edgar Lungu, reached the mid point of its five-year term in April 2019. In total, the Patriotic....

PF has killed law enforcement wings for corruption to thrive – Mukuni

By Golden Simukale in Livingstone on 31 Dec 2019

Chief Mukuni says the PF deliberately killed law enforcement agencies, knowing that corruption thrives where the rule of law is dead. In an interview, Chief....

C/belt police nab jerabo leader for brandishing guns

By Daniel Chansa on 31 Dec 2019

Police on the Copperbelt have arrested a well known Jerabo leader for brandishing guns in his garage. Maxwell Mofya, commonly known as “Tablet”, is a....

AN ACUTELY SEPTIC SCEPTIC – A VERY UNSURE SISHUWA

By Sunday Chilufya Chanda on 31 Dec 2019

One would have thought that by being an academician, UNZA don Sishuwa Sishuwa would be a person whose outlook would be guided by empirical evidence....

PF will kill people with fuel, tariffs increments – Kambwili

By Daniel Chansa in Luanshya on 30 Dec 2019

NDC Leader Chishimba Kambwili says there is no law that supports President Edgar Lungu’s move to cut salaries for public servants and parastatal heads. And....