Chitotela, Kaizer and others used to bulldoze Lungu into making wrong decisions – Amos
Former Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda says Edgar Lungu often made decisions not based on merit, but on the influence of those whom he listened to the most. He recounts moments where Lungu was “bulldozed” into making wrong decisions, including the controversial liquidation of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)…....
Lungu will appeal against the grabbing of his lodge – Lawyer
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s Lawyer Isaac Simbeye says his client does not agree with the court’s decision to grab his lodge. On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, forfeited a three-storey lodge in Ibex Hill to the state, allegedly developed by Lungu. The court ruled that the lodge, owned by Charles…...
Mwiinga’s acquittal an opportunity for LEAs to reflect on how corruption cases are handled – SANAC
SOUTHERN African Network Against Corruption (SANAC) Executive Director Gregory Chifire says the acquittal of former president Edgar Lungu’s Economic Advisor Hibeene Mwiinga should serve as an opportunity for reflection on how corruption cases are pursued. On Friday, the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court acquitted Mwiinga, his son Hakaantu and wife, Mercy Munsanje, in a matter in which…...
NGOCC wonders why HH didn’t replace Gary with a woman
THE Non-governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has expressed displeasure over President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to replace former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo with a man. In a statement, Saturday, NGOCC Chairperson Beauty Katebe stated that President Hichilema had yet again missed a great opportunity to demonstrate his commitment to gender…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 138 Sunday March 30, 2025
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Katete police nab G10 pupil for shooting his cousin
POLICE in Katete of Eastern Province have arrested a grade 10 pupil for shooting his cousin in the hip. In a statement, Friday, Eastern Province Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba said Michael Chokani, who dreams of becoming a cop, shot his cousin Natasha Banda using a gun he ‘borrowed’ from his other cousin. “I wish to…...
What govt is proposing is Bill 10 Pro Max – LAZ
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) Lungisani Zulu says what the UPND-led government is proposing a Bill 10 Pro Max. And Lungisani says the proposal to increase nominated MPs through an Act of Parliament is retrogressive and dangerous for the country’s democracy. Meanwhile, Lungisani has urged government to reconsider its plans to amend the Constitution…...
Musicians are joining politics because there’s a leadership crisis – CQ
After the August 13, 2026 general elections, Zambia might have a National Assembly capable of producing some greatest records of all time. As you may already know, artiste Macky 2 has announced his intentions to contest as a member of parliament in next year’s general elections, and it seems he wasn’t the only creative with…...
A word from Kings eyeing Lupososhi ‘throne’
GOSPEL artiste Kings Malembe Malembe has joined fellow creatives who plan to contest at Parliamentary level in the 2026 General election. He says he will stand as an independent candidate in Lupososhi Constituency, Northern Province. Other artistes who have expressed interest to take up political leadership next year include Mulaza Kaira alias Macky 2 and CQ…...
No love life for Hicks Yamba, your local Denzel
I AM too busy to have girlfriends, I’m always upfront with ladies that I can’t commit at the moment, says Hicks Yamba, popularly known by his Mpali name Frank. Yamba says although he’s the opposite of his on-screen character, many people, including family members, now address him as Frank. He is arguably one of the…...
