Lungisani retains LAZ presidency
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), on Saturday re-elected Lungisani Zulu as its president during an Annual General Meeting in Livingstone. The Association also elected Matilda Kaoma as LAZ vice-president, Womba Silumbu as the Honorary Treasurer and Arnold Kaluba as Honorary Secretary. Other elected Council members include Tangu Banda, Joseph Chirwa, Martha Kashala, Anthony Kasolo,…...
Muchinga man axes wife to death for wanting a divorce
A 31-YEAR-OLD man of Lavushimanda District in Muchinga Province has axed his wife to death for expressing that she wanted a divorce. In a statement, Sunday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale stated that the deceased, identified as Idah Mutale, was axed at the back of her neck while she was having lunch with…...
PagPag hunger solution
Hunger is a tricky term. It is a bodily sensation that drives people to scour for food to satiate it. People engage in all sorts of work, substantial or menial to engorge the hunger pangs. It is one of the most colossal aspects of creation. Animals and humans need fuel to carry on their survival. […]
Kalaba wasn’t breathing when I got to him, says Mephrine as she gets govt job
THERE are certain moments that define the essence of humanity; instances where selflessness, compassion, and courage intersect to showcase our best qualities. It’s often the actions of individuals like Mephrine Moonga that stand as beacons of inspiration. Despite going on with her business while on a public bus, she didn’t hesitate to ask the driver…...
Being VC of 2 universities simultaneously is the craziest thing I’ve ever done, reflects Prof Ng’ambi
When asked about the craziest thing I’ve ever done, I tell people it’s serving as the Vice-Chancellor of two universities simultaneously, Professor Dr Licy Hellicy Ng’ambi reflects. Prof Ng’ambi is actually Zambia’s first female Vice Chancellor. And I suppose you’re surprised but you know what? She too was taken aback when she received a letter…...
I have a man, and that is my sweet dad – Mara
A Father-Daughter kind of love knows no boundaries, and one can argue that a daughter’s love for her parents reflects the care and support she received from them throughout her life. This is exemplified in the story of Mara Moyo, a trained nurse who chose not to pursue employment but instead dedicated herself to caring…...
Hubby sold everything in our house after losing his job, Lsk woman tells court
A 28-YEAR-OLD Lusaka woman has dragged her 26-year-old husband to the Matero Local Court for divorce saying she cannot live with his habit of selling household goods. In this matter, Lydia Tembo alleges that her husband, Henry Mtonga, has been selling off household goods without her consent ever since he became unemployed. Tembo told the…...
Constant financial demands from society tempt MPs to engage in dubious activities – Mabeta
Financial pressures and expectations placed on Members of Parliament such as covering funeral expenses, assisting with school fees, among many other demands from constituents often leaves some of them being tempted to engage in corrupt practices, says Kankoyo UPND member of parliament Heartson Mabeta. Diggers Life caught up with Mabeta, who shares that his stay…...
Mulusa urges govt to import electricity from Tanzania
UNITED Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Secretary General Lucky Mulusa has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to engage Tanzania in order for the country to start importing electricity from that country. Recently, the BBC reported that authorities in Tanzania had shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid. In an…...
Criticising citizens for having big families a sign of govt’s failure, poor leadership – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says criticising citizens for having big families is a sign of government’s failure and poor leadership. In a recent interview, Community Development and Social Service minister Doreen Mwamba urged unemployed and vulnerable couples to stop having so many children and putting unnecessary stress on the government. “You know, in life kwaliba…...