SP seeks partnership with UKA
THE Socialist Party (SP) has written to the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA), expressing its interest in working together, days after joining the Tonse Alliance. And Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe says the unity of opposition and civil society organisations guarantees triumph against the “cruel, corrupt” regime of President Hakainde Hichilema. In a letter addressed to…...
It’s not too late for HH to repeal the bad Cyber laws – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says the fundamental rights of citizens will be violated by the new Cyber laws, arguing that the reaction from stakeholders points to the fact that these are bad laws. Mundubile says looking at the apprehension from citizens, it is not too late for President Hakainde Hichilema to actually repeal and…...
US Embassy misinterpreted Cyber law, says govt
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has clarified that the Cyber Security Act does not mandate anyone to proactively intercept any electronic communications and transmit such communication to government. On Thursday, the US Embassy in Zambia issued an advisory, cautioning American citizens in or planning to visit Zambia about the new Cyber Security…...
Changing govt not the most effective solution when facing difficulties – UPND
WHEN faced with difficulties, it is misguided to assume that changing government is the most effective solution, says UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso. In a Facebook post, Liswaniso stated that research had shown that frequent changes of government often yield similar results, and that the most viable solution to any problem was to cultivate…...
Govt to digitalise mines safety services
THE Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says it plans to digitalise critical services under its Mine Safety Department this year. The Ministry discloses that among the prioritised services for digitalisation include blasting licensing, explosives magazine licensing and explosives manufacturing licensing. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Principal Public Relations Officer, Shamwinda Tembo, Saturday,…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 144 Sunday April 20, 2025
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Radio stations, bars top list of copyright violators – ZAMCOPS
THE Zambia Music Copyright Protection Society (ZAMCOPS) says low levels of copyright compliance among local businesses are undermining efforts to collect and distribute royalties to rightful music creators. ZAMCOPS General Manager Mirrias Siamukondo says while foreign-owned businesses tend to comply, possibly due to prior exposure to strict copyright regimes, many local enterprises continue to operate…...
ZAM seeks to introduce pension for musicians
FOR years, the fate of many musicians has been the same: after fame fades, bookings dry up, and the money runs out, they are left facing financial uncertainty. But now, the Zambia Association of Musicians wants to change this narrative by exploring ways of securing pensions for artistes. Association president Brian Bwembya, alias B Flow,…...
Work hard play hard: Slap Dee’s key to staying relevant
FROM the early days of Zambian hip-hop to now, Slap Dee has remained one of the most consistent and influential figures in the industry. So, how has he kept his hip-hop crown for so many years? Slap Dee says that his simple trick to staying relevant is consistency and discipline. In an interview with Diggers…...
Local music too expensive for film productions – Thompson
IF you’ve ever wondered why local films rarely feature music done by local artistes, either in the background or as part of the soundtrack, you’re definitely not the only one. Lawrence Thompson, producer of Netflix film ‘Can You See Us’, and president of the Professional Film Producers Guild of Zambia, says local music comes with…...
