We’ll replace damaged seats at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium – Nkana
NKANA Football Club has condemned the behaviour of its supporters who vandalised Levy Mwanawasa Stadium after a late penalty was given to Power Dynamos in the Kitwe Derby on Sunday. And Football Association of Zambia president Andrew Kamanga says the behaviour shown by the Nkana fans will be heavily punished. In a statement issued by…...
Cyber Security Act will undermine investigative journalism – FPI
FREE Press Initiative (FPI) founder Joan Chirwa says the newly enacted Cyber Security Act poses a serious threat to investigative journalism in Zambia, warning that it criminalises the very processes journalists use to uncover critical information. In an interview, Chirwa questioned why the current administration, once vocal critics of the law while in opposition, had…...
We don’t approve contracts: ZPPA explains role in controversial GRZ funeral scheme tender
THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) says it does not approve the awarding of contracts on behalf of procuring entities, amid controversy surrounding the tender for the GRZ Funeral Assistance Scheme Fund Manager. A News Diggers investigation into the tender process revealed irregularities after government reportedly awarded the contract to Sanlam Life Insurance, despite the…...
Swimsuits yes, but not G-strings, says Masebo at Miss Universe Zambia finale
SWIMSUIT, yes, but not G-string. That was the message from Lands Minister Sylvia Masebo who was met with loud disapproval from the audience at the Miss Universe Zambia 2025 finale after raising concern over the revealing nature of contestants’ swimwear. She said she would not be happy to see her daughter or granddaughter dressed openly…...
Smuggling of dollars: A case of connivance and weaknesses in Zambia’s financial regulations
A NORMAL person cannot foolishly walk into an airport departure terminal with two heavy suitcases stuffed with US dollars and gold bars, fully intending to board a commercial flight abroad, without having some form of assurance that they will not be stopped. This is not naivety, it is boldness born from confidence in a compromised…...
Journalists salute HH for disowning MLC bill, embracing self regulation
THE Media Self Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ) has acknowledged and welcomed a statement from President Hakainde Hichilema that he is totally and unequivocally opposed to the obnoxious Zambia Institute of Journalism Bill. Yesterday, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said President Hichilema had reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding press freedom, media self-regulation and…...
Even UPND MPs are against constitutional amendments – Kapyanga
MPIKA PF member of parliament Francis Kapyanga says it is good that UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi has accepted that Bill 10 was actually good for Zambians. Ad Kapyanga says more than 15 UPND MPs have vowed to side with the people by voting against the proposed constitutional amendments. Commenting on Milupi’s statement that PF…...
Govt has been intercepting communication since time immemorial – ICTAZ
INFORMATION and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) president Dr Clement Sinyangwe says the newly enacted cyber security law only allow interception when there’s reasonable suspicion that people’s lives are at risk. Speaking when he featured on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview, Dr Sinyangwe said one needed to obtain a court order in order to intercept any…...
UPND will be shocked if they think opposition alliance is inconsequential – Musumali
SOCIALIST Party general secretary Dr Cosmas Musumali says UPND officials have never stopped praising themselves even when things are drastically out of control. And Dr Musumali says UPND will be shocked next year if they think the opposition’s unity is inconsequential. Commenting on government Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa’s remarks that the new dawn administration was…...
Liswaniso was thin like me, after gaining weight he now wants us endure hardships – Kaunda
SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says it’s illogical for UPND to ask Zambians to continue enduring hardships when they do not inspire any hope. Commenting on UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso’s statement that when faced with difficulties, it is misguided to assume that changing government is the most effective solution, Kaunda said…...
