Be responsible when covering Lungu matters, IBA tells broadcasters
THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has advised broadcasters to exercise caution and rely on official sources when covering matters surrounding late former president Edgar Lungu. In a statement, Thursday, IBA Director General Webster Malido said the dissemination of unverified information compromises the integrity of public information. “The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) wishes to provide guidance…...
We’ll lose over K11bn in fuel tax if Iran war persists – Govt
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says should the war in the Middle East and tax suspension on fuel continue up to the end of the year, the country’s revenue loss will increase to about K11.97 billion. Nkulukusa adds that the country’s current debt stock stands at $28.9 billion. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane…...
News Diggers Edition 2240 Friday April 24, 2026
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Police pursue UPND cadres who attacked journalist, nab one
POLICE have apprehended one suspect identified as Stamina Moken, 40, of Linda Compound, in connection with the assault of Power FM news editor Alfonso Kasongo. This follows an incident in which Kasongo was assaulted by suspected UPND cadres on Sunday while covering a party assignment in Lusaka’s Linda Compound. In a statement, Thursday, Police Public…...
Power surge 10 points clear as title defence gathers momentum
POWER Dynamos have tightened their grip on the MTN FAZ Super League title race after opening a commanding 10-point lead at the summit with a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Nkwazi in a rescheduled Week 27 fixture played at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka. The Kitwe giants, who are chasing back-to-back league crowns, moved…...
Copper Princesses roar back to sink Rwanda
THE Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team produced a spirited comeback to overcome Rwanda 2-1 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and seal a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory to book their place in the second round of the Morocco 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The Copper Princesses, who carried a 2-0 advantage from the first leg…...
Vacate the hostels or face expulsion, UNZA tells students
THE University of Zambia (UNZA) has directed all students to vacate hostels immediately, warning that those found loitering will face expulsion. Last week, UNZA Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Boniface Namangala announced that the institution would go on recess from Friday, April 17, 2026, to May 22, 2026. This followed the UNZA Students’ Union leadership’s call for…...
M’membe picks Dolika as running mate
DR Fred M’membe has picked Dolika Banda as his running mate under the People’s Pact for the August 13 general election. Banda was until recently John Sangwa’s running mate under the Movement for National Renewal (MNR) before Sangwa decided to withdraw from the 2026 general election race, citing government delays in registering the movement. Meanwhile,…...
Court enters ‘not guilty’ plea on M’membe’s behalf in espionage case
LUSAKA High Court Judge Mwaka Ngoma yesterday entered a plea of not guilty and ordered the commencement of trial in a matter where Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe is charged with espionage. This was despite Dr M’membe’s protest that he did not understand the amended charge. In this matter, it is alleged that between…...
Govt introduces bills to regulate MPs’ conduct
GOVERNMENT on Tuesday presented the National Assembly Powers, Privileges and Immunities Bill, which seeks to provide for disciplinary action against members who breach privilege or commit contempt of Parliament. Vice-President Mutale Nalumango also presented the Parliamentary Code of Conduct Bill No. 46 of 2026, which seeks to establish a code of conduct for members of…...