Heart conditions, diabetes, hypertension are leading causes of death in Zambia – MoH
HEALTH Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has revealed that non-communicable diseases account for about one-third of all deaths in Zambia. Speaking at the 2026 STEPwise Survey launch, Tuesday, Dr Katakwe said routine health data showed that stroke, heart conditions, diabetes and hypertension were recorded as leading causes of death attributable to non-communicable diseases. “My Ministry is…...
Ensure qualifications awarded to graduates are recognised globally, MoE tells universities
THE Ministry of Education has directed universities to ensure that the qualifications they confer on graduates are not only valid within the country but are also recognised outside the country. Meanwhile, Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) Director General Mercy Ngoma says there is need for ZAQA and higher education institutions to understand each other in order…...
We’ve crooks in the ministry who want to divert fertiliser – Mtolo
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says some “crooks” within the ministry are seeking to benefit from fertiliser distribution under the FISP programme this season. He adds that government is modernising farmer support under FISP by rolling out the cost-effective e-voucher system to all 116 districts in the 2025-2026 farming season. His response came after Pemba UPND…...
News Diggers Edition 2238 Wednesday April 22, 2026
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Govt lifts night travel ban on buses, trucks
GOVERNMENT has lifted the night travel ban on buses and trucks with immediate effect after revoking the Statutory Instrument that prohibited night driving. In a statement issued by Transport and Logistics Principal Public Relations Officer Ernest Chanda, Tuesday, Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali said the earlier restriction on night driving, which was introduced as…...
Mind Your Business episode 5: Guest, Zambia Qualifications Authority DG Mrs Mercy Ngoma
Mind Your Business episode 4: Our guest, Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri SC.
Nkandu calls for more corporate investment in Zambian football
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has called for increased corporate investment in Zambian football and urged stakeholders to unite, describing the current football landscape as very polarised. Speaking after watching the ABSA Cup quarterfinals at Nkoloma stadium on Sunday, Nkandu praised ABSA for its decade-long commitment to sponsoring football in Zambia but stressed that one cup…...
NAPSA, Lusaka Fitness Squad partner to host inaugural Pensioners Marathon
THE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has partnered with the Lusaka Fitness Squad (LFS) to host the inaugural NAPSA Pensioners Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, 25th July 2026 at Levy Business Park. The partnership was unveiled yesterday at Stay Easy Hotel in Lusaka, marking a significant milestone in NAPSA’s commitment to promoting health, under the theme…...
Zambia bags 16 medals at IMMAF Africa Championships
TEAM Zambia has made history at the 2026 IMMAF Africa Championships in Luanda, amassing an incredible 16 medals from a contingent of just 20 athletes. The medal haul included four gold medals, five silver, and seven bronze, marking Zambia’s most successful outing at the continental championships to date. Gold medalists for Zambia were Portus Chama…...