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11 Dec 2025 | Grace Masumba

Parley should reject Tobacco Bill, we don’t have a smoking problem – Haabazoka

ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says government must not rush into regulating tobacco use, arguing that Zambia does not have a smoking problem. On Tuesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa disclosed that Cabinet had approved the... […]

11 Dec 2025 | Grace Masumba

Cash for work a misplaced priority, pay farmers instead, Kampyongo tips govt

SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo says the expansion of the cash for work programme to all districts is not sustainable, given government’s failure to pay farmers. In an interview, Wednesday, Kampyongo said government was being... […]

9 Dec 2025 | Niza Simengwa

Chilata, Mwale advance to IBA round of 16

THE Zambian boxing team has opened its campaign at the 2025 IBA Men’s World Championships with a mix of encouraging victories and painful losses, as attention now shifts to the country’s top-seeded fighters who are... […]

9 Dec 2025 | Niza Simengwa

FAZ hails historic CAF Schools Championship double victory

FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has described the CAF Schools Championship double victories as a defining moment for the country’s football future. In a landmark achievement for Zambian football, the nation’s Under-15... […]

9 Dec 2025 | Niza Simengwa

Elvis Nkandu lauds MFZ Eagles Marathon, donates K50,000

MINISTER of Youth and Sports, Elvis Nkandu has donated K50,000 to the Eagles Ladies Club as a show of support towards the completion of the Tom Fara Mini Hospital project in Mpika. Nkandu made this... […]

9 Dec 2025 | Grace Masumba

LCC threatens to arrest public smokers

THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has expressed concern over the increasing trend of smoking in public spaces, warning that any individual found doing so is liable to prosecution, a fine or imprisonment. In a statement,... […]

8 Dec 2025 | Niza Simengwa

Zambia U15s crowned COSAFA–CAF Schools champions

THE Zambia U-15 Boys’ and Girls’ national teams have been crowned champions of the CAF African Schools Championship | COSAFA Qualifiers after recording memorable victories over hosts South Africa in both finals at the Idas... […]

8 Dec 2025 | Edwin Mbulo

We’ll not accept to be bribed by anyone – S/Province Commissioner

THIS time around we will not accept to be bribed by anyone, vows Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo. Speaking after inspecting a refrigerated truck bearing registration number AJF 1191 belonging to Ayman Trading... […]

8 Dec 2025 | Diggers Correspondent

36 people have died from hippo attacks in 2025- Govt

THE Ministry of Tourism has disclosed that 36 people have died from hippo attacks in 2025. The Ministry says many of the deaths occurred when individuals deliberately provoked or approached wild animals. In a statement... […]

8 Dec 2025 | Grace Masumba

I’ve been holding funerals of decomposed bodies due to load shedding, laments Fr Mukosa

CATHOLIC Priest Father Andrew Mukosa says he has been holding funerals in church of decomposed bodies due to load shedding at Mansa General Hospital. In an interview, Saturday, Fr Mukosa said load shedding and the... […]