It’s fake news, we’re not seeking anything against Zambia’s interest – US
THE US government has dismissed as fake news reports that it is considering freezing HIV funding until Zambia agrees to a minerals deal, stating that it is not seeking anything against Zambia’s laws or interests. Last week, the New York Times reported that the US State Department was considering withholding lifesaving HIV assistance to Zambia…...
ZESCO worker electrocuted while connecting house to grid
A ZESCO engineer has died after being electrocuted in Livingstone while trying to connect a house to the electricity grid. ZESCO sources confirmed the incident, saying it occurred on Sunday at around 11:00 hours in Nakatindi residential area, west of Livingstone. “On Sunday, March 22, at around 08:00 hours, a team of five ZESCO employees…...
Zambia, Mauritius to explore business opportunities in ICT
ZAMBIA and Mauritius have disclosed that they will explore business opportunities in the ICT sector. Speaking during the Zambia-Mauritius ICT Business Forum convened by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), Monday, Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati said Mauritius had a robust ICT sector, strong in areas like cybersecurity and AI, which Zambia shall exploit for…...
Kambwili denies immigration charge
CHISHIMBA Kambwili has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied a charge of failing to appear before immigration officers at a point of entry. Kambwili is facing one count of departing from Zambia without appearing before an immigration officer at a port of entry, contrary to Section 16(1) as read with Section 56(1) of…...
Police nab 17 in Kalumbila, as govt warns against mob justice
POLICE have arrested a total of 17 suspects in connection with the mob killing of a woman in Kalumbila over the alleged disappearance of a man’s private parts. And Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says all individuals involved in the crime will be held accountable within the confines of the law. On…...
Sino Metals begins clean-up and remediation work
SINO Metals Leach Zambia has announced that it has officially commenced clean-up and remediation work in areas affected by the company’s mining pollution. Recently, the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) issued an amended Environmental Restoration Order, directing Sino Metals to commence clean-up, remediation and restoration works, to be completed by June 30, 2026. This directive…...
News Diggers Edtion 2217 Tuesday March 24, 2026
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Lavushimanda gains new education infrastructure through CDF
LAVUSHIMANDA Town Council has completed the construction of a 1 by 2 classroom block at Mwila Chilembwe Primary School in Lavushimanda District at a cost of over K1.3 million, using the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). ZANIS reports that Council Director of Engineering, Humphrey Makabe, said the project scope includes a solar-powered 1 by 2…...
Solwezi youths praise CDF skills programme
BENEFICIARIES of the skills and entrepreneurship training programme at Solwezi Trades Training Institute have commended government for introducing skills development initiatives under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), describing the programme as a key driver in improving youth livelihoods. The trainees, who are pursuing programmes in fashion and design, agriculture, cosmetology and auto electrical engineering, said…...