I’m in charge of PF until Jesus comes – Chabinga
PF faction acting president Robert Chabinga says he is still in charge of the party until Jesus Christ comes. And Chabinga has declared that the PF convention will not be held and warns that those who attempt to hold one will be arrested. Speaking during the Youth Day celebrations in Chirundu, Thursday, Chabinga said the…...
Some mines are frustrating Local Content SI – suppliers
THE Mine Suppliers and Contractors Association says it is not pleased with how Zambians have so far benefited from the Local Content SI. In an interview, Wednesday, Association president Coster Mwaba said complaints had been received from members that some mining companies were frustrating the implementation of the SI. Mwaba said it was concerning that…...
Reduction in debt servicing signals debt restructuring success – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Professor Lubinda Haabazoka has described the reduction in the country’s annual debt servicing from $2.3 billion to $900 million as a positive step, stating that it is an indicator that debt restructuring was successful. Prof Haabazoka was commenting on the disclosure by Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa that Zambia’s annual debt servicing had…...
Our economy remains resilient despite Iran war – Tayali
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayalai says the country is well-prepared to withstand the economic effects of the Middle East war, citing strong reserves and a resilient economic foundation. He adds that because of President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, the bar has been set so high that in future it will be difficult for any Tom,…...
Reject old men, they’ll abuse you and go back to their wives, HH advises girls
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged young girls to refuse proposals from older men, saying they will abuse them and return to their wives. Meanwhile, the President has announced that his government will build public universities in North-Western, Luapula, Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Provinces. President Hichilema also says his administration has employed more youths than…...
News Diggers Edition 2210 Friday March 13, 2026
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Police explain “disruption” of Nakonde PF MP’s meeting
POLICE say Nakonde PF member of parliament Luka Simumba did not notify the police before holding a meeting with his supporters. However, Simumba argues that as a lawmaker, he does not always need to notify the police when holding meetings in his constituency. On Tuesday, a video circulated on Facebook showing Simumba confronting police officers…...
2026 election will be decided by cost of living – Antonio
DEMOCRATIC Progressive Party (DPP) leader Antonio Mwanza says the outcome of the August elections will hinge on the cost of living and the unity or division of the opposition. According to Mwanza, President Hakainde Hichilema enters the 2026 elections with the upper hand. In a write-up, Mwanza stated that the 2026 elections would be decided…...
Kambwili opens defence, denies organising youth gathering at his home
CHISHIMBA Kambwili has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he did not organise the gathering on January 26, 2023, at his residence, where a number of youths visited him to apologise for insulting him during the 2021 general elections. Kambwili adds that the meeting was not political in nature. This is in a matter where…...
Outsiders want to hijack NCP – Chanda
NEW Congress Party (NCP) leader Peter Chanda says there is a “desperate attempt” by what he terms as outsiders to hijack the party. Last Friday, some NCP National Executive Committee members held a press briefing and announced the expulsion of Chanda. Speaking during a press briefing, vice president for administration Daniel Nyati said the decision…...