Matero teacher gets 8yrs for stealing GCE fees
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old clergyman and teacher at Matero Boys Secondary School to eight years imprisonment with hard labour for theft of K717,600, being GCE fees. In this matter, Alifas Banda, who serves as a reverend at the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ), was facing one count of theft…...
RDAZ praises govt for rejecting US health aid, as CSOs demand transparency
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has welcomed government’s decision to reject the United States health funding package, stating that it demonstrates principled leadership. A consortium of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has, however, expressed disappointment over government’s failure to disclose the contents of the MoU reportedly signed between Zambia and the United States concerning…...
Police probe suspected murder of Itezhi Tezhi woman
POLICE in Itezhi Tezhi are investigating a suspected murder case involving Christabel Bulongo, aged 26, who was allegedly murdered by her 33-year-old husband, Kebby Shalwendo. Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha says investigations have revealed that on February 26, 2026, around 23:00 hours, the deceased was conducting business in the bar together with her…...
Chabinga warns, as Lubinda’s PF holds convention today
PF faction acting president Robert Chabinga has warned that any attempt by the Given Lubinda-led team to hold a convention today under the party’s name will lead to contempt of court proceedings. He says his supporters will attend the convention and warns that whatever happens there, they should not blame anyone. And Tonse Alliance faction…...
News Diggers Weekend Epaper Edition 233 Saturday February 28, 2026
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7-yr-old girl drowns in shallow well
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl has drowned in a shallow well in Simakakata Settlement of Kalomo District. In a statement, Friday, Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the incident occurred on February 26, 2026, when the father of the deceased left the house to visit his father-in-law within the same village, leaving his children asleep…....
Haalubono warns against complacency as Copper Queens date Namibia
COPPER Queens coach Charles Haalubono has declared that there is no room for complacency as Zambia prepare to face Namibia in the first semi-final of the COSAFA Women’s Championship at New Peter Mokaba Stadium this afternoon. With a place in the final at stake, the defending champions know that another composed and clinical display will…...
Clash of titans ends in chaos as Red Arrows hold Dynamos
THERE was drama at Nkoloma Stadium after a soccer fan stormed the pitch and traded punches with referee Emmanuel Chisha during a goalless stalemate between MTN Super League giants Red Arrows and Power Dynamos. The Power Dynamos fan, angered by what he deemed as unfair officiating, ran onto the pitch and landed a punch on…...
Blades slash Zesco United
KONKOLA Blades secured a massive home victory at Konkola Stadium by edging underperforming ZESCO United 1-0 in a rescheduled Week-18 Super League encounter. A moment of brilliance from Stephen Mutama proved decisive, as his sublime first-half free-kick handed the hosts maximum points against the Ndola giants, who were desperate to bounce back from last weekend’s…...
ZPL condemn post-match violence at Nkoloma Stadium
THE Zambian Premier League has condemned acts of hooliganism that marred yesterday’s MTN Super League fixture between Red Arrows and Power Dynamos at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. The highly anticipated encounter, which ended in a goalless draw, was overshadowed by the chaos which erupted after a fan stormed the pitch and attacked referee Emmanuel Chisha…....