70-year-old defiles 10-year-old granddaughter
A 70-YEAR-OLD Choma man has been detained in police custody for allegedly defiling his 10-year-old granddaughter on two different occasions. It is alleged that the girl alerted her uncle after being defiled a second time by her grandfather, but he took no action. Police Commanding Officer in charge of Southern Province, Auxensio Daka, confirmed that…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1979 Wednesday April 23, 2025
… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
23 die in Easter Holiday road accidents
THE Zambia Police have disclosed that during this year’s Easter Holiday, a total of 326 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, and of these, 21 were fatal, resulting in the loss of 23 lives. In a statement, Tuesday, Assistant Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi noted that in 2024, 24 fatal road traffic accidents were…...
Changing govt from PF to UPND has cost us dearly – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says that, judging by experience, changing government from the PF to UPND has come at a high cost, lending weight to UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso’s remarks that such change may have been misguided. On Saturday, Liswaniso said it was misguided to assume that changing government is always…...
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…...
