Esther Phiri turns to mentoring future champs
FOLLOWING her triumphant end to an extraordinary professional boxing career, Zambian legend Esther Phiri has announced that she will now dedicate her time to mentoring young female boxers. In her emotional farewell message after her final bout against Sandra Leigh Almeida on Friday, Phiri expressed profound gratitude to everyone who supported her journey as she…...
Arrows eye ABSA Cup glory as in-form Power Dynamos seek a double
RED Arrows head coach Chisi Mbewe has predicted a thrilling and fiercely contested ABSA Cup final against an in-form Power Dynamos side that is seeking a domestic double this season. Mbewe was speaking after the Airmen secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Chirundu United to book their place in the final, delivering a composed performance…...
Former leaders shouldn’t be “crying” to Parley for benefits – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says running mates who served between 2016 till date should be entitled to the proposed benefits bill, insisting he has doubts about entitlements for those who served earlier. Kavindele explains that during Kenneth Kaunda’s era, anyone who rose to high office was expected to own a house rather than rely on…...
Suspending TAZAMA Open Access policy defeats logic
CABINET says it has approved the temporary suspension of the Tazama Open Access framework for six months, from April to September 2026, in order to ensure fuel security during the current emergency caused by rising global oil prices and supply disruptions linked to the Iran-United States-Israel conflict and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. In…...
Kabesha is “dangerously” putting himself in harm’s way – Lubinda
GIVEN Lubinda claims that a fragmented opposition would give the Electoral Commission of Zambia justification to rig the August elections. Meanwhile, Lubinda says Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha should tone down, as he was ‘dangerously putting himself in harm’s way”. In an interview, Sunday, Lubinda said it’s a pity the opposition had not come together to…...
Stop sending patients to pharmacies when facilities have drugs, Katakwe warns health workers
HEALTH Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has warned health workers against advising patients to buy medicine from pharmacies when health facilities have them in stock. Dr Katakwe adds that government will not hesitate to retire tired health workers who have no integrity, stressing that there are a lot of people waiting to be recruited. Meanwhile, Dr…...
We’ll caution “disorderly” candidates without authorised adoption certificates – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says the police will caution any presidential candidate against causing disorder by wanting to contest without an adoption certificate authorised by their party. Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Select Committee Appointed to Scrutinise the Electoral Process, Misheck Mutelo, said the police should be ready to address electoral disputes involving different…...
Pay attention to candidate qualifications, ECZ urges election staff
ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has urged district election staff to pay attention to candidate qualifications and disqualifications, warning that these are areas that often lead to disputes if not handled well. Speaking at the District Election Staff workshop launch, Saturday, Zaloumis said the nomination process attracted significant attention, adding that any inconsistencies may undermine public…...
HH targets 5 million votes in Aug elections
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged UPND members to recruit more people into the party, stating that he targets to secure over five million votes in this year’s general election. President Hichilema urged UPND members to campaign in their homes, on social media and to their romantic partners. Meanwhile, Kasama Central PF member of parliament Sibongile…...
News Diggers Edition 2241 Monday April 27, 2026
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