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Arrested UNZA lecturer out on bond after three days in detention for “insulting Lungu”
By Mukosha Funga on 18 Oct 2018
University of Zambia lecturer Dr Austin Mbozi who was arrested on Monday on allegations that he insulted President Edgar Lungu, was released on police bond....
Govt reinstates 4 of 8 suspended from Community Development
By Mukosha Funga on 18 Oct 2018
Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda says government has reinstated four out of eight civil servants who were suspended....
PF full of corrupt liars – HH
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Oct 2018
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says the Patriotic Front is composed of brutal, corrupt people masquerading as leaders. And UPND vice-president Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba says Zambians....
Auditor General reports increased embezzlement from K386, 000 to K31 million in 2017
By Joseph Mwenda on 17 Oct 2018
The Report of the Auditor General on the Accounts of the Republic of Zambia for the financial year ended 31st December 2017 is out with....
UNZALARU narrates police interrogations
By Mukosha Funga on 17 Oct 2018
Police in Lusaka on Wednesday questioned University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union leaders in connection with the riots that rocked the country’s largest learning....
Mkushi farmers reject govt’s plea for financial contributions towards Independence celebrations
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 17 Oct 2018
The Mkushi Farmers Association has rejected a request from government for financial contributions towards this year’s Independence celebrations, saying they have no money to support....
Wynter says he doesn’t believe ACC targets opposition leaders with fabricated cases
By Mukosha Funga on 17 Oct 2018
Rainbow Party General Secretary Wynter Kabimba says if the Anti-Corruption Commission was fabricating cases against opposition leaders, he would also have been in court. And....
NDC urges members to shun National Day of Prayer
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Oct 2018
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged its members countrywide to shun the National Day of Prayer slated for this Thursday, saying the party will....
You have 3 more years to suffer and pay for voting Edgar – GBM
By Mirriam Chabala on 17 Oct 2018
UPND vice-president Geoffrey Mwamba says the suffering that Zambians are experiencing is good for the next election because citizens would have learnt a lesson and....
Luo too aggressive for education ministry – UPND
By Mukosha Funga on 17 Oct 2018
UPND deputy spokesperson Patricia Mwashingwele says Minister of Higher Education Professor Nkandu Luo must be moved to another ministry because she is too aggressive to....
RTSA dispels burnt speed camera report
By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 17 Oct 2018
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has dispelled social media reports that one of the controversial speed cameras along the Great East Road has....
Walk the talk after Day of Prayer, Fr Chikoya challenges politicians
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Oct 2018
Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) general secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya has urged the Church to come out of the comfort zone and proactively be....
Nthambo woman murders man after denying his love proposal
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Oct 2018
Police in Eastern Province have arrested a 31-year-old woman of Nthambo village for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old man using a hoe handle after the two....
Hippo culling move may make it impossible for US to help Zambia raise conservation funds – Foote
By Joseph Mwenda and Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Oct 2018
US Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote says the move by the Zambian government to start hippo culling without any published scientific analysis to justify the....
Abolish Religious Affairs Ministry, demands Bishop Mambo
By Abraham Kalito on 17 Oct 2018
Civil Society for Constitutional Agenda (CiSCA) board chairperson Bishop John Mambo says government should abolish the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs and the....
‘Lies’ peddled about Zambia’s economy irritate Lungu
By Tenson Mkhala on 17 Oct 2018
President Edgar Lungu says he is irritated by the ‘lies and innuendos’ employed by opponents to try and derail the economy. Speaking when he launched....
Police summon UNZALARU over riots
By Mukosha Funga on 17 Oct 2018
Police at the force headquarters are currently questioning UNZALARU leaders over the riot that led to Vespers Shimunzila’s death on October 5. According to police....
Copperbelt Energy Corporation separates from Liquid Telecom
By Stuart Lisulo on 17 Oct 2018
The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has sold its 50 per cent shareholding in CEC Liquid Telecommunication Limited (CEC Liquid Telecom) to pan-African telecoms group,....

Trade Kings takes hygiene education to Kanyama

By Diggers Correspondent on 17 Oct 2018

Every year on 16th October, people the world over celebrate Global Handwashing Day – an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage....

Kambwili is very stupid, says angry Sikazwe as Roan MP gets another beating in Parley

By Mukosha Funga on 16 Oct 2018

Roan PF member of parliament Chishimba Kambwili this evening got yet another beating ordeal in Parliament, this time from Presidential Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe after....

It’s eight planes bought, two for the President – govt sources

By Joseph Mwenda on 16 Oct 2018

Government has procured eight planes, five from Russia, two from Italy and one from Israel, government insiders have told News Diggers. Last week, Africa Confidential....

Businesswoman admits assaulting Zaloumis

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 16 Oct 2018

A 30-year-old businesswoman has admitted in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that she assaulted local farmer, Maria Zileni Zaloumis, popularly known for her successful tomato farming....

Procurement of luxury presidential jet reckless, criminal – Msoni

By Mukosha Funga on 16 Oct 2018

All Peoples Congress leader Nason Msoni has described the procurement of a luxury presidential jet as reckless and criminal conduct. On Sunday, Ministry of Defence....

Kambwili needs mental check-up – Sunday

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 16 Oct 2018

PF Media Director Sunday Chanda says NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili should consider subjecting himself to a thorough mental examination, adding that it’s sad that the....

I’m confident I’ll win in 2021 – Kalaba

By Sipilisiwe Ncube in Mongu on 16 Oct 2018

2021 presidential aspirant Harry Kalaba says he is confident he will win the election. And Kalaba has asked the people of Western Province to learn....

Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili during an interview with News Diigers at her office in Lusaka-picture by Tenson Mkhala

Sumaili struggles to explain religious ministry’s ‘milestones’

By Mukosha Funga on 16 Oct 2018

Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says one of her Ministry’s achievements has been putting the topic of values on every....

National Prayer Day hypocritical – Mukuka

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 16 Oct 2018

Political researcher Dr Cephas Mukuka says Zambia is swiftly drifting from its proper Christian values into hypocrisy as can be seen from the way national....

PF will easily win 2021, we’re putting more money in people’s pockets, claims Davies Mwila

By Mukosha Funga on 16 Oct 2018

Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila says the Patriotic Front will win 2021 with ease because Zambians believe in President Edgar Lungu. And Mwila claims....

Don’t give the opposition plots, jobs – Mukanga

By Mukosha Funga on 16 Oct 2018

PF elections committee chairperson Yamfwa Mukanga has instructed council officials not to give plots or jobs to members of the opposition. And Mukanga says some....

Zambian troops not involved in sexual exploitation at peace keeping missions, says Chama

By Stuart Lisulo on 16 Oct 2018

Minister of Defence Davies Chama says Zambia’s defence forces that have taken part in recent peace-keeping missions have not recorded any casualties. According to a....

Sata left Lungu in charge because he was the only drunkard without ambitions, Kambwili explains

By Mukosha Funga on 15 Oct 2018

NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili says late president Michael Sata entrusted President Edgar Lungu with so many responsibilities because he was the only drunkard with no....

Lusaka deputy PS, 4 accountants suspended over misuse of govt funds

By Mukosha Funga on 15 Oct 2018

Lusaka Province deputy permanent secretary Josephat Lombe and four accounting officers have been suspended after an audit report revealed shocking mismanagement of millions of kwacha.....

I won’t resign, Bahati didn’t vote for me to sing praises, vows HK

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 15 Oct 2018

Bahati PF member of parliament Harry Kalaba says he is not going to relinquish his parliamentary seat because his people did not elect him to....

Online media denting Zambia’s image will soon face consequences – Wina

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 15 Oct 2018

Vice president Inonge Wina says online media and radio stations that have been giving negative portrayal of the country to the world will soon face....

Chimbwali must resign – Changala

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 15 Oct 2018

Civil Rights Activist Brebner Changala says Public Service Management Division Permanent Secretary Boniface Chimbwali must resign for reducing this country to a sector of shame.....

Kapata must be mindful of her influence on young girls – Saboi

By Mirriam Chabala on 15 Oct 2018

NDC chairperson for gender Saboi Imboela says the thuggery behaviour that was recently portrayed by Lands Minister Jean Kapata in Parliament may have a negative....

Heritage Coin Resources is operating illegally, warns DEC

By Abraham Kalito on 15 Oct 2018

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has warned members of the public to be wary of a company trading as Heritage Coin Resources Limited, but operating....

Increased cost of living will push more Zambians into poverty – Cuts

By Abraham Kalito on 15 Oct 2018

Consumer Trust Unity Society (CUTS) coordinator Chennai Mukumba says a huge percentage of the Zambian population is going to be relegated to the category of....