Most opposition leaders who attended ECZ meeting are jokers – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele has described most aspiring presidential candidates who attended ECZ’s recent stakeholders’ meeting as jokers. He has insisted that the opposition should just leave the August polls for President Hakainde Hichilema and try their luck in 2031. Social media has been awash with a series of funny videos of various opposition leaders…...
The “no bail” outrage simply means every person is guilty until proven innocent: Part 3
IN this final instalment of our argument against the collective condemnation of “no bail” to all stock theft suspects and those accused of sexual offences, we want to quote the words of learned Counsel Dickson Jere. Jere, a veteran journalist has put it more simply by taking us back to the Constitution to understand the…...
UNZA recess will help speed up sewer works – Defence PS
MINISTRY of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Haamaundu says the decision by the University of Zambia to go on recess will help expedite works to fix sewer lines. Last week, UNZA Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Boniface Namangala announced that the institution would go on recess effective Friday, 17th April, 2026, to 22nd May, 2026. This followed the…...
UPND’s economic reforms are yielding results – State House
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the results of various reforms undertaken in the past four and a half years are now becoming evident. The Head of State says his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises, including the reopening of Mulungushi Textiles, reflects the UPND administration’s dedication to bringing development countrywide. In a statement issued by State…...
Levy Mwanawasa students protest against rape, theft cases at boarding houses
LEVY Mwanawasa Medical University students yesterday disrupted traffic along Great East Road in protest over escalating rape and theft cases targeting female students’ boarding houses in PHI and surrounding areas. Levy Mwanawasa Medical University Students’ Union (LEMMUSU) says the constant attacks are due to a lack of accommodation at the university. Meanwhile, the Zambia Police…...
News Diggers Edition 2236 Monday April 20, 2026
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Power, Rangers brace for intriguing ABSA Cup showdown
POWER Dynamos assistant coach Linos Makwaza has warned against complacency ahead of their ABSA Cup quarter-final clash, insisting the Kitwe giants will not underrate Nchanga Rangers despite their opponents’ poor run in the MTN Super League. After yesterday’s drama in kitwe, ABSA Cup action continues with Power Dynamos and Nchanga Rangers locking horns in the…...
BUSA Queens clinch Gothia Cup ticket as Swedish Ambassador hails football’s power to unite cultures
BUSA Queens Academy have booked their place at the 2026 Gothia Cup in Sweden after edging Amezam Tamanga Queens 2-0 in the final of a six-team qualifying tournament held at R and G Arena in Chongwe. The victory confirmed BUSA’s return to the world’s largest youth football tournament, where they impressed during the 2025 edition…...
Chirundu stun Zanaco as Arrows outclass Play It Forward to storm ABSA Cup semis
CHIRUNDU United continued their fairytale run in the ABSA Cup with a stunning 1-0 victory over former champions Zanaco, becoming the second National Division One side to reach the semi-finals in the history of the competition. Fresh from eliminating Kabwe Warriors, the Border Boys delivered yet another upset, knocking out the Bankers in a tightly…...
Luchembe scoops 400m gold in Djibouti, eyes Glasgow 2026 glory
ZAMBIAN sprinter Kennedy Luchembe delivered a commanding performance on the international stage after clinching gold in the 400 metres at a high-level competition held in Djibouti, signalling strong intent ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Luchembe clocked an impressive 46.73 seconds to surge past a competitive field that included athletes from Burkina Faso and…...