Opinion

Prof Luo deserves a free copy of News Diggers!
By Diggers Editor on 16 Jun 2018
At her press conference yesterday where she announced government’s action against the University of Zambia students who rioted last week, Higher Education Minister Prof Nkandu....
No vision President, just like an ant leader
By Diggers Editor on 14 Jun 2018
Speaking in Lukulu, Western Province on Monday, President Edgar Lungu said those who say he has no vision are right and he doesn’t worry about....
UNZA’s fall from grace
By Diggers Editor on 13 Jun 2018
The last thing University of Zambia students need is to lose the sympathy and support of the general public. As things stand right now, and....
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By Kalaki on 12 Jun 2018
‘Grandma,’ said Ethel, ‘tell me what life was like when you were a little girl.’ ‘Let’s go outside and sit under the guava tree,’ said....
Zambians have eyes but don’t see, have ears but hear nothing
By Diggers Editor on 12 Jun 2018
From the time that this country started falling apart economically and politically, several patriotic citizens have taken risks to raise the red flag and warn....
FIC is a genius in a family of retards
By Diggers Editor on 10 Jun 2018
Unfortunately, we don’t see the Financial Intelligence Center remaining in existence for a long time because of the work that it is doing. In fact,....
eSwatini land gift has exposed HH’s attachment to corruption
By Diggers Editor on 5 Jun 2018
Our fellow citizens who support the United Party for National Development don’t like it when we shine a spotlight on the weaknesses of their president....
Linda set the bar too high for LAZ
By Diggers Editor on 3 Jun 2018
Among all the lawyers we know, the new Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Eddie Mwitwa stands out as one of the most non-aligned legal....
Lungu is the advisor, who is the President?
By Diggers Editor on 2 Jun 2018
Many people have told us that Mr Edgar Lungu is a very nice man; kind, tolerant and unassertive. They say when one offends him, he....
The dawn of PF’s self-cannibalism
By Diggers Editor on 31 May 2018
Our readers would be left behind if we went ahead to share our opinion on the confusion and disorder that is building up in the....
Dress code for journalists a clear sign overzealousness
By Diggers Editor on 30 May 2018
We have no doubt that Honourable Dora Siliya is the most capable minister in the entire PF government to run the Ministry of Information and....
We need a State Capture Commission of Inquiry
By Diggers Editor on 29 May 2018
In commemorating Africa Freedom Day, President Edgar Lungu challenged Zambians to be bold enough to confront things that have gone wrong in the country and....
The wisdom of drunkards
By Diggers Editor on 27 May 2018
To begin with, the chief government spokesperson should have included herself and say “we the Zambian women are the worst drunkards in the world”, because....
Dialogue: the elusive love scene in PF/UPND politics
By Diggers Editor on 26 May 2018
All it took was a handshake, and the two fierce political archrivals in Kenya buried their hatchets. Raila Odinga had never recognised the legitimacy of....
Court rulings are not leaked to State House, they are made there
By Diggers Editor on 24 May 2018
“I never thought I would hear anything like this; to have somebody openly admit that they were aware of the outcome of the decision that....
What’s the point in having a voiceless running mate?
By Diggers Editor on 23 May 2018
Exactly two years ago, President Edgar Lungu announced to the nation his choice for presidential running-mate candidate. He told the people of Zambia how he....
Corruption must be treated as a crime against humanity
By Diggers Editor on 22 May 2018
Kenyan professor of law Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba holds the view that corruption must be treated as a crime against humanity because the vice has....
Who will determine fake news?
By Diggers Editor on 19 May 2018
Everybody in government is blaming social media for the bad publicity that they have suffered collectively and in their individual capacities. Whenever a scandal explodes....
The misplaced anger of South Africans
By Diggers Editor on 18 May 2018
Dear South Africans, we address you as a Newspaper organisation that believes that your country is close to the hearts of many Zambian citizens. We....
We miss the ‘mad’ man
By Diggers Editor on 18 May 2018
Because of his unwavering aggression while in the opposition, political rivals called him a mad man. They likened his desperation for get into power to....
Zuma had the same answer, “it was a gift”
By Diggers Editor on 17 May 2018
Our President’s wealth is once again in the spotlight, this time overflowing into other countries. The construction of a US$3.9 million estate for President Edgar....
Drug theft is a demonstration of how they will steal Health Insurance Fund
By Diggers Editor on 16 May 2018
Last week, the Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya held a press conference at which he announced that government had resolved to comply with the....
ARV thieves are top govt officials
By Diggers Editor on 12 May 2018
By nature, criminals are very defensive. They try to portray a very innocent public image but what they do in the cover of night is....