We’re not worried with the formation of alliances – UPND
WE are not worried or threatened with the formation of the Patriotic Front-PF Pamodzi Alliance because we are standing on a firm foundation, says Getrude Imenda. On Wednesday last week, the Given Lubinda-led Patriotic Front faction launched a new alliance called the PF Pamodzi Alliance, declaring that the party is no longer part of the…...
Mine suppliers, contractors should focus on delivery of quality services – Govt
MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says local suppliers and contractors should focus on delivering quality goods and leave issues of mining companies’ compliance to the government. Recently, the Mine Suppliers and Contractors Association disclosed that it was not pleased with how Zambians have so far benefited from the Local…...
World Bank extends $45m policy support to Zambia
THE World Bank, through the International Development Association, has approved approximately US$45 million in Development Policy Operation financing under the Second Zambia Climate and Economic Resilience Programmatic Development Policy Financing. In a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Treasury, Sunday, the first pillar is expected to focus on strengthening fiscal management…...
ECZ not worried about insults, we’re doing the right things – Zaloumis
ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the Commission is not worried about insults because it is doing the right things which people will appreciate. Meanwhile, Zaloumis says not even government has information on which constituencies will be delimitated. The Commission has constantly been criticised by some stakeholders on a number of issues, including the delimitation process…...
MPs are to blame for misinformation on delimitation – Chitimukulu
PARAMOUNT Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba-speaking people says MPs are to blame for the misinformation surrounding the delimitation process. And Chief Chitimukulu has commended President Hakainde Hichilema’s support during the last 12 months where he lost his wife and two sons. Speaking when ECZ led by their Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis paid a courtesy call on…...
Ndola-Sakania Rd was constructed without an independent consultant – EIZ
THE Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) says the Ndola-Sakania PPP Road project was implemented without an independent engineering consultant, leading to a premature failure in a number of sections. EIZ president Eng Wesley Kaluba adds that it is laughable that the contractor suggested that patching up the road is as good as reconstruction, stating that…...
News Diggers Edition 2211 Monday March 16, 2026
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Private parts not disappearing in Chingola – Police
THE Zambia Police has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a man in Chingola was causing men’s private parts to disappear through physical contact. In a statement, Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said that the matter was reported to Chingola Central Police Station on March 14, 2026, around 16:40 hours by…...
When Food and Medicine Don’t Mix
Last week I read a fascinating piece about how ordinary foods can interact with medicines in ways most of us never think about. Not rare herbs or exotic supplements, but everyday things. Milk. Grapefruit. Herbal tea. The kinds of foods sitting on our dining tables. It made me pause because in many of our communities…...
Pastor in court for failing to pay K33,600 child maintenance since 2022
THE Bible teaches that charity begins at home, but for 56-year-old Baptist pastor Austin Mulauzi of Avondale, that teaching appears to ring hollow, as he has failed to pay child maintenance since 2022, leaving arrears of K33,600. Mulauzi appeared before the Chelstone local court where he was charged with contempt of court for failing to…...