Zondiwe Mbewe

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About Zondiwe Mbewe

Zondiwe has interest in writing political and current affairs on issues which affect every Zambians.

Email: zondiwe [at] diggers [dot] news

Zondiwe has interest in writing political and current affairs on issues which affect every Zambians. She draws inspiration from journalists who stand for what is right and are not afraid to tell and show the truth to the people.

Email: zondiwe [at] diggers [dot] news

Sun Foods Trading admits trademark infringement in ‘Chelsea’ biscuits imitation
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 29, 2020
Sun Foods Trading Limited has admitted that in April, 2019, it unknowingly manufactured, packaged and branded biscuits as ‘Chelsea’, a trademark for another biscuits manufacturing....
Kaputo gets death sentence for killing Precious
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 29, 2020
The Lusaka High Court has sentenced 35-year-old businessman Nshinka Kaputo to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Precious Mangesana, a MultiChoice employee. Meanwhile, Lusaka....
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Maureen sues Bonanza, Wellcash Debt Recovery over botched loan agreement
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 24, 2020
Former First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa has sued Bonanza Cash Express Limited in the Lusaka High Court seeking an order for the said company to surrender....
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Court grants Kapepa injunction to restrain senior chief Nsefu from dethroning him as chief Kakumbi
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 24, 2020
The Lusaka High Court has granted chief Kakumbi of the Chikunda people of Mambwe District an order of interim injunction, restraining senior chief Nsefu from....
ZCCM-IH sues Maamba Collieries over $10m loan advance
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 23, 2020
ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc has dragged Maamba Collieries Limited to the Lusaka High Court demanding payment of US $10 million that the latter borrowed to....
Lusaka man gets two years for stealing dad’s phones
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 23, 2020
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 22-year-old man of Woodlands Chalala area to two years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing his father’s phones,....
Higer sues Shalom Bus Services for $235,000 debt
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 22, 2020
Higer Bus Company Limited and Higer Bus Zambia Limited have sued Shalom Bus Services Limited in the Lusaka High Court demanding payment of US$235,000 debt.....
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PF to expel Chilubanama for suggesting that Lungu is fatigued and should resign
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 22, 2020
Lusaka Province PF chairman Paul Moonga has asked former State House permanent secretary Emmanuel Chilubanama to exonerate himself before the provincial disciplinary committee for allegedly....
Housekeeper testifies in farmer’s ‘gay’ case
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 22, 2020
A housekeeper at Royal Shalom Lodge in Avondale has narrated how she allegedly found faeces on bedsheets and a towel in a room which a....
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I love my son, I wish him the best – Chipimo
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 21, 2020
Former National Restoration Party (NAREP) president Elias Chipimo’s son, Chito, has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour for trafficking in 1.43 grams....
Court orders PF to pay Lusaka Voice over K400,000 for adverts, breach of contract
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 17, 2020
The Lusaka High Court has entered judgment in default of appearance and defence against PF secretary general Davies Mwila in a case where Lusaka Voice....
We stand by our report, Diggers – EIA
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 17, 2020
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) says it stands by its Mukula exposé and with News Diggers, emphasizing that it supports journalists’ rights to work without....
Ex-OP official challenges dismissal in High Court
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 16, 2020
A former senior assistant Intelligence Officer in the Office of the President at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is seeking for leave to apply for Judicial....
Chipimo’s son admits trafficking in narcotic drugs
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 16, 2020
Former NAREP president Elias Chipimo’s son, Chito, on Wednesday took fresh plea in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and admitted trafficking in 1.43 grams of cocaine....
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Maid admits poisoning boss’ breakfast
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 16, 2020
A 44-year-old housemaid who was dragged to court for allegedly administering poison to breakfast prepared for her female boss has pleaded guilty in the Lusaka....
Lusaka lawyer in court for issuing dishonored cheques
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 15, 2020
A 35-year-old Lusaka lawyer has been dragged to court for allegedly issuing dishonoured cheques worth over K160,000. In this matter, Albert Banda of Lusaka’s Chelstone....
Two ministers, Lungu’s daughter sue Diggers over Mukula smuggling exposè
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 15, 2020
Justice Minister Given Lubinda, his Lands counterpart Jean Kapata and President Edgar Lungu’s daughter Tasila have sued News Diggers Media Limited, its editor Mukosha Funga....
Chief Kakumbi fights his dethronement
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 15, 2020
Chief Kakumbi of the Kunda speaking people of Eastern Province says senior Chief Nsefu’s decision to remove him from the throne for alleged insubordination, violence,....
FAZ aspiring presidential candidate seeks to halt provincial elections
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 15, 2020
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) aspiring presidential candidate Keith Mwewa has dragged FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order....
Magistrate puts man accused of stealing from Judge Nkonde on his defense
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 14, 2020
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found a Kalinganga man with a case to answer in a matter he is accused of breaking into High Court....
Director appears in court for theft of company money
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 14, 2020
A 40-year-old director at Vikaram Investments Limited has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied stealing US$200,000 from the company. In this matter, Yaddula....
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Ministers, Tasila sue Diggers, EIA over Mukula exposé
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 14, 2020
Justice Minister Given Lubinda, his Lands counterpart Jean Kapata and President Edgar Lungu’s daughter Tasila have sued Diggers Editor Mukosha Funga, News Diggers Newspaper and....
Lusaka woman in court over fake job deal
By Zondiwe Mbewe on January 14, 2020
A 28-year-old businesswoman of Lusaka has been dragged to court for allegedly obtaining money from another by falsely pretending that she would employ her dependent....

Chief Kakumbi fights his dethronement

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 15 Jan 2020

Chief Kakumbi of the Kunda speaking people of Eastern Province says senior Chief Nsefu’s decision to remove him from the throne for alleged insubordination, violence,....

FAZ aspiring presidential candidate seeks to halt provincial elections

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 15 Jan 2020

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) aspiring presidential candidate Keith Mwewa has dragged FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order....

Magistrate puts man accused of stealing from Judge Nkonde on his defense

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 14 Jan 2020

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found a Kalinganga man with a case to answer in a matter he is accused of breaking into High Court....

Director appears in court for theft of company money

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 14 Jan 2020

A 40-year-old director at Vikaram Investments Limited has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied stealing US$200,000 from the company. In this matter, Yaddula....

Ministers, Tasila sue Diggers, EIA over Mukula exposé

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 14 Jan 2020

Justice Minister Given Lubinda, his Lands counterpart Jean Kapata and President Edgar Lungu’s daughter Tasila have sued Diggers Editor Mukosha Funga, News Diggers Newspaper and....

Lusaka woman in court over fake job deal

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 14 Jan 2020

A 28-year-old businesswoman of Lusaka has been dragged to court for allegedly obtaining money from another by falsely pretending that she would employ her dependent....

High Court to sentence Chongwe man for defiling, fathering 2 with step child

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 13 Jan 2020

A 39-year-old man of Chongwe district accused of defiling his step daughter and fathering two children, has been convicted and committed to the Lusaka High....

Witness narrates how 6-year-old was defiled on her way from school

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 13 Jan 2020

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has heard how a six-year-old pupil was allegedly defiled after being chased by a man on her way from school. The....

IMF package will be bitter, it won’t be about tightening belts but skirts – Nawakwi

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 13 Jan 2020

Finance Minister Dr Bwalya Ng’andu should urgently engage the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address Zambia’s economic challenges that were left behind by veteran politician....

Pastor in court over theft of speakers

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 13 Jan 2020

A 27-year-old pastor of Chelstone area has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing speakers, a mixer, microphones, among other items, all worth....

Boy, 16, in court for defamation of the President

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 12 Jan 2020

A 16-year-old pupil of Lusaka’s Garden Chilulu Township on Friday appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly publishing an image of President Edgar Lungu....

Lungu distributes relief food to E/Province flood victims

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Jan 2020

President Edgar Lungu has assured the people of Mambwe District in Eastern Province that government will provide food and tents to ensure that people in....

Vedanta has authority to challenge KCM’s illegal sale, director tells court

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Jan 2020

Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited has submitted before the Lusaka High Court that as Konkola Copper Mines’ majority shareholder, it has a right to the assets....

Cavmont sues Lawrence Sikutwa over mortgage

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Jan 2020

Cavmont Bank Limited has dragged Lawrence Sikutwa and his company, Lawrence Sikutwa and Associates, to the Lusaka High Court, demanding payment of all sums due....

Witness links JK, Wile to selling plot worth K300,000 on false pretences

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Jan 2020

A State witness has narrated to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court how musicians Jordan Katembula and Wilson Lungu, popularly known as JK and Wile respectively, allegedly....

Zesco must slash bloated workforce, demands Nawakwi

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 9 Jan 2020

Zesco Limited must implement urgent cost-cutting measures from its side by taking themselves off subsidized electricity because it is unfair and unacceptable that over 10,000....

Soldier in court for faking children’s death to claim K20,000

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 9 Jan 2020

A 38-year-old Zambia Army soldier has been dragged to court for allegedly forging his children’s Death Cards and obtaining K20,000 from Liberty Insurance by purporting....

Graduare seeks judicial review in Lusaka decongestion project

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 9 Jan 2020

Graduare Property Development Limited, the owner and operator of East Park Mall, has sought leave of the Lusaka High Court to apply for judicial review....

Lusaka man accused of trying to assassinate Lungu appears in court for treason

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 9 Jan 2020

A 58-year-old businessman has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on a charge of treason for allegedly conspiring with another person to procure military equipment....

Supreme Court throws out Stanchart’s application to appeal ex-employee’s constructive dismissal case

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 8 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court has refused to grant Standard Chartered Bank Zambia leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to award its former employee....