21 Japanese firms eyeing Zambia’s mining, agriculture sectors – Ambassador
ZAMBIA’S Ambassador to Japan Dr Tobias Mulimbika says a delegation of 21 Japanese companies which includes Mitsubishi and Hitachi, among others, is in the country to assess and form business partnerships in various sectors. Dr Mulimbika says the focus of the business delegation is mainly in agriculture, mining, energy, transport and infrastructure. And Japan External…...
Govt orders full inspection of Chingola-Chililabombwe road
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has ordered a full inspection of the Chingola-Chililabombwe road to avoid further damage. On Saturday, the road section at Kakaso Bridge, situated around 15 km on the Chingola-Chililabombwe Road (T3), was cut off due to heavy rains. Speaking after inspecting the damaged section, Milupi said President Hakainde…...
Copperbelt health facilities have over 90% drug availability – ZAMMSA
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says drug availability for Copperbelt Province stands at 94 percent at health post level and 96 percent at health centre level. ZAMMSA Provincial Health Director Dr Charles Mwinuna says all health facilities range between 85 and 95 percent almost all the time in terms of drug availability…....
Police probe death of entertainer in Mazabuka lodge
POLICE are investigating the death of Leonard Shimbayamba, an entertainer believed to be from Kabwe, who was found dead in a room at a lodge in Mazabuka. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the deceased was on the evening of February 28 drinking with a companion while performing dances until around 23:00 hours…...
Son in trouble for aiding father’s murder
POLICE in Monze have detained a 33-year-old man for allegedly being an accomplice in the murder of his 67-year-old father, who was found axed to death. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the deceased’s wife became suspicious after her husband, Charles Choobe, did not return home on February 28, and after she observed…...
Police nab M’membe for saying HH wants to “eat” Lungu’s body
POLICE have arrested Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe over his remarks in which he accused President Hakainde Hichilema of “imprisoning” the body of late former president Edgar Lungu. Dr M’membe’s arrest comes after his remarks on Kwithu FM, in which he also questioned whether President Hichilema wanted to eat Lungu’s body, since he had…...
News Diggers Edition 2202 Tuesday March 3, 2026
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Pemba school appeals for CDF staff houses as teachers trek 15km to work
AT Choompa Primary School in Pemba District, some teachers begin their workday already tired after walking or cycling more than seven kilometres from their homes. Headteacher Ronald Nanja says the situation has affected teaching, as some teachers arrive at school exhausted and have to rest before entering the classroom. He has since appealed for the…...
Lumezi to spend K19.9m 2026 CDF on community projects
LUMEZI Constituency is set to implement 16 community projects at a total cost of K19,902,581.36 under the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF), following approval from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Among the key projects earmarked for implementation this year are the construction of a health post and a low-cost staff house in…...
Gwembe invests K14.8m in education, empowerment
SQUEEZED between two loud-mouthed youths sipping counterfeit Bols whisky mixed with Mojo in a minibus overloaded with passengers and cargo, I never expected my dusty, bumpy ride from Gwembe to Munyumbwe to reveal the scale of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) investments in the area. Despite the energy-sapping journey along the winding gravel roads, the trip…...