2 Tanzanians face K100,000 fine for smuggling 21 Ethiopians in fuel tankers
THE Department of Immigration has secured the conviction of two Tanzanian nationals for aiding and abetting illegal immigrants. The convictions followed an operation in Nakonde, where Immigration officers, working jointly with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), intercepted two fuel tanker trucks carrying 21 Ethiopian nationals concealed in compartments in an attempt to enter Zambia illegally…....
MOH suspends 5 ZAMMSA bosses, launches investigation in drug supply saga
HEALTH Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has suspended five senior procurement officers at ZAMMSA and has further called on the ACC and DEC to urgently institute investigations into the matter. The minister has also revoked the appointment of Keagan Mwape, president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia, as a ZAMMSA board member. Speaking during a media…...
Govt introduces Free Education Bill in Parliament
GOVERNMENT yesterday introduced 16 Bills to the National Assembly, including the Free Education Bill and the Tobacco Bill. The Education Amendment Bill No. 6 seeks to introduce free education, while the Tobacco Bill seeks to revise the composition of the Board of the Tobacco Board of Zambia. Making free education law has been one of…...
News Diggers Edition 2228 Wednesday April 8, 2026
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SIMPLIFYING LIFE
On some days, Vee uses a walking stick and those are the days she deals with so much pain that she thinks death would be easier if it meant having a pain free life. A second look at her children makes her think otherwise, the children are still young and need her guidance. No one…...
We Skip Easter Eggs, But Are We Truly Restored?
As an African-Indian woman, I have always understood Easter through two lenses. One rooted in Zambia, the other shaped by South Asian tradition. In both, the structure is similar. Church comes first. Then comes food. Not a single meal, but a series of them. Plates layered with rice, meat, curries, nshima, sweets. Eating stretches across […]
Police record 386 accidents, 30 deaths during Easter holiday
THE Zambia Police Service says it recorded a total of 386 road traffic accidents countrywide during the 2026 Easter holiday period, resulting in 30 deaths. In a statement, Tuesday, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said fatal accidents increased slightly from 21 in 2025 to 22 in 2026. “During the 2026 Easter holiday period (from April 2…...
Zambia girls shine as boys hold Tanzania in CAF Schools Championship opener
ZAMBIA’S Under-15 girls made a flying start to their CAF African Schools Football Championship campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over DR Congo, while the boys’ team fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against defending champions Tanzania in Harare, Zimbabwe. The two opening matches, played at Gateway High School, delivered mixed fortunes for the…...
Arrows, Play It Forward storm ABSA Cup quarter-finals
RED Arrows and Play It Forward booked their places in the ABSA Cup quarter-finals after impressive victories over Zambezi Portland and Makeni All Stars respectively in Sunday’s round of 16 double-header at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. The two sides now set up a mouth-watering last-eight clash after overcoming stubborn opposition in contrasting fashion. In the…...
Zambia claim 52 medals at Southern Africa Judo Championships
TEAM Zambia delivered a commanding performance at the Southern Africa Judo Championships by amassing a staggering 52 medals to finish atop the standings following two days of intense competition at the OYDC Multi-Purpose Hall. The championships, held from April 4-5, attracted 172 competitors from six nations, with Zambia fielding a strong contingent across all age…...