ECZ denies allocating new constituencies to UPND strongholds
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed suggestions that it allocated new constituencies to UPND strongholds, adding that it does not consider issues of strongholds when executing its mandate. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro further says presidential nominations will run from May 18 to May 22. Meanwhile, Kasaro says all political parties that…...
ZAQA explains delays: There’s chaos when it comes to record keeping by learning institutions
ZAMBIA Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) Director General Mercy Ngoma says poor record management by some institutions is slowing down the verification of academic qualifications. And Ngoma says not all foreign qualifications are recognised in Zambia, urging the public to always check whether such qualifications are recognised in the country of origin. Responding on News Diggers’ Mind…...
I’ll contest, serve my first term in Monze East – Mwiimbu
JACK Mwiimbu says he will contest as a member of parliament in the newly delimitated Monze East Constituency. Mwiimbu, who is the current Monze Central MP, says he will contest in the new constituency in order to begin a fresh first term, having been called out for serving in his current seat for a long…...
Attacking journalists ahead of the World Press Freedom Day global conference is simply foolish
THE reported assault on Power FM news editor Alfonso Kasongo by UPND cadres is barbaric, reckless and deeply disappointing. This year, Zambia hosts the global conference for the World Press Freedom Day. At a time when the country should be preparing to mark this special day with delegates drawn from all over the world, we…...
Lawyer challenges law making sexual offences non-bailable
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer Tresford Chali has petitioned the Lusaka High Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act No. 4 of 2026, which removes bail for rape, defilement and incest offences. Chali argues that the removal of bail for sexual offences will automatically presume an accused person guilty, adding that they will serve…...
Govt promises to employ up to 40,000 teachers in 2027
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima says government has begun the recruitment process of 2,000 teachers for 2025, adding that 3,500 more teachers will be recruited after August 2026. Syakalima further says government plans to recruit 30,000 to 40,000 teachers in 2027. During a media briefing, Monday, Syakalima said the 2025 teacher recruitment exercise seeks to improve…...
UPND cadres attack journalist as Media Owners threaten to blackout govt
THE Media Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) has condemned what it terms “a barbaric incident” targeting Power FM news editor Alfonso Kasongo by suspected UPND cadres, and has called for the arrest of the perpetrators. Meanwhile, the UPND has cautioned all its members and cadres against attacking, harassing or intimidating journalists and media institutions. This…...
Levy university management urges students to move to approved boarding houses
LEVY Mwanawasa Medical University management has advised students residing in unregistered boarding facilities to relocate to those approved by the university for safety, security and sanitation standards. Yesterday, students took to the streets for a second day in a row after Sunday’s protest over escalating rape and theft cases targeting female students’ boarding houses in…...
Govt increases council workers’ salaries by K710
GOVERNMENT has increased salaries for local authority workers by K710 across the board. Speaking after the signing of the collective agreement for the 2026 conditions of service for unionised local authority employees, Monday, Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri said government was investing in human capital in local authorities to make workers more…...
Chichi Daisy drops case, chooses to forgive Mutale Mwanza
MEDIA personality Daisy Mwansa Lusumpa, alias Chichi Daisy, has withdrawn her lawsuit against Mutale Mwanza in a matter in which she was accused of prostitution. Lusumpa told the court that she has chosen forgiveness for her own benefit, stating that the case has taken a toll on her mentally and socially. In this matter, Mwanza…...