Lightning kills 13 cows in Choma
THIRTEEN cows have died in Choma after being struck by lightning on Sunday, March 8. The incident was reported to the police on Monday, March 9, at 12:25 hours by the owner of the animals, 47-year-old Chrispine Ndeleki. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident. “Mr Chrispine Ndeleki, aged 47, of Sicheelo…...
We’ve withdrawn 95% of old banknotes – BoZ
THE Bank of Zambia has disclosed that it has withdrawn 95 percent of the old banknotes from circulation as of February 28, 2026. In a statement, Tuesday, BoZ Assistant Director of Communications Besnat Mwanza said the rollout of the new notes had been successful. The Bank of Zambia launched new notes called the “Heritage Series”…...
ECZ closes voter register inspection
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) yesterday closed the inspection of the Provisional Register of Voters. Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says the commission is satisfied that a reasonable number of registered voters verified their details. In a statement, Tuesday, Kasaro emphasised that there will be no further extension of the inspection period. “The Electoral…...
News Diggers Edition 2208 Wednesday 11, 2026
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Without unity, the opposition will face elections as ambitious men rehearsing separate defeats
ON Thursday last week, political commentator Emmanuel Mwamba who is also a PF publicity chairperson and aspiring presidential candidate, ran a political opinion poll asking his followers on Facebook, whom they would voter for if election were held on that day. The results were unexpected. The results were striking: President Hakainde Hichilema got 51.2 percent,…...
I can win, bring back PF in August – Kambwili
CHISHIMBA Kambwili says he is ready to be PF president, arguing that he is the candidate who can win the party the August elections. Kambwili is among the Given Lubinda-led PF faction members vying for the party presidency. Meanwhile, Kambwili, a former Labour minister, says the labour movement in the country is dead and has…...
Motsepe announces $2m increase for African Club Competitions
CONFEDERATION of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe has announced a $2 million prize money increases for both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, continuing his commitment to transforming African club football. The 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winner will pocket $6 million, representing a $2 million increase and a 50…...
4 Zambian coaches complete FIFA Educator Diploma Programme
FOUR Zambian coaches have successfully completed the prestigious FIFA Coach Educator Diploma in Kigali, Rwanda, joining the continent’s elite group of qualified instructor-trainers. Lyson Zulu, Chris Chibuye, Philip Munkombwe, and Franklin Malambo graduated following rigorous on-site assessment practice sessions held in the Rwandan capital. The quartet formed part of a 38-strong cohort drawn from 13…...
FAZ dismisses influence in national team squad selection
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia Head of Communication, Nkweto Tembwe has dismissed suggestions of external interference in national team player selection. Appearing on Millennium radio, Tembwe addressed persistent speculation regarding an alleged invisible hand influencing squad composition, explaining that coaches simply listen to advice from various stakeholders occasionally. “No, there’s no invisible hand. But the technical…...
We plan to achieve a billion dollar mark in the tourism sector by 2031 – Sikumba
WE want the tourism sector by the year 2031 to comfortably be over a billion-dollar sector, says Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba. Meanwhile, Sikumba has urged the private sector to remain patient as government works on pieces of legislation that hinder their business operations in the sector. Speaking when he featured on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview,…...