We’ve numerous power projects to address electricity shortages – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country has numerous generators of power to address power shortages. Speaking when he was conferred with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Investment and Enterprise Development by the University of Lusaka, Friday, President Hichilema said the country now had private power generators. “Our reforms in the energy sector have opened up…...
NGOCC hails HH for appointing 28 female judges
NGOCC has commended President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent appointments to the Judiciary and the Electoral Commission of Zambia. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela says the appointment of 28 women out of 40 nominees to the Supreme Court, Constitutional Court, Court of Appeal and High Court marks a notable step toward correcting historical gender imbalances within critical…...
Govt releases K22bn to finance public service delivery
GOVERNMENT has released K22 billion for March 2026 to finance public service delivery and sustain the implementation of key priorities under the 2026 National Budget. In a statement, Friday, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said K6.6 billion of the total amount was allocated to the public service wage bill, while K3.8 billion…...
News Diggers Weekend Edition 245 Saturday April 11, 2026
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Police kill 5 suspected criminals in Lusaka operation
POLICE in Lusaka have shot dead five suspected criminals who they say were linked to various serious offences recorded in the city. Police say this followed a tip-off from a member of the public that four suspected criminals, identified as Joseph Zulu (alias Zed Commander), Joseph Lupo (alias Jay Code) and two other unidentified individuals,…...
2 die in crocodile attacks in Kalabo
A 31-YEAR-OLD man of Loke Village in Kalabo District has died after being attacked by a crocodile at Ikatulamwa Lagoon. In a separate incident reported on April 9, 2026, a 15-year-old Grade nine pupil was allegedly attacked and killed by a suspected crocodile around 19:00 hours while fishing with friends. In a statement issued, Friday,…...
ECZ reschedules commencement date for nomination fee payments
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has rescheduled the commencement date for payment of presidential nomination fees from April 15, 2026, pending a consultative meeting set for April 17. And ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro has announced that the Commission has invited all aspiring presidential candidates to a consultative meeting to engage them on…...
Police wanted to “abduct” Mundubile during Easter, claims Chisanga
LUKASHYA PF MP George Chisanga says Tonse Alliance president Brian Mundubile cancelled his Easter mobilisation activities due to information that police wanted to arrest him in an abduction-style operation. Addressing the media earlier this week, Chisanga claimed that Mundubile recently escaped an abduction by plain clothed officers and was only saved by his vigilant driver…...
No one has come forward to challenge HH at convention – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says those who want to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema at the forthcoming party convention have zero chances of winning. Mweetwa adds that it is unreasonable for anyone to challenge a president who is delivering. In an interview, Mweetwa said so far there had been no one who had come forward to…...
Retirement benefits will deter leaders from stealing – Mbula
FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet Leslie Mbula has welcomed the Benefits of Former Presidents and Former Vice Presidents Bill, stating that once enacted, it will deter leaders from stealing while in power. Government on Wednesday introduced seven bills, among them the Benefits of Former Presidents and Former Vice Presidents Bill. The bill seeks to provide…...