HH has a clear path to victory – Amos
FORMER presidential press aide Amos Chanda says President Hakainde Hichilema has a clear path to victory in the August polls because he sees no real contender capable of challenging him. Asked on Diamond TV how he viewed the August elections, Chanda, who is part of the UPND media team, said opposition alliances did not have…...
We’ll start production in April – Mulungushi Textiles
CENTRAL Province Permanent Secretary Dr Milner Mwanakampwe says test runs are ongoing at Mulungushi Textiles in preparation for commissioning of the plant by the third week of March. Meanwhile, Mulungushi Textiles General Manager Brigadier General Emmanuel Sementi says it would take about a month of testing to ensure that the machines are running smoothly, stating…...
HH celebrates attainment of 7.5% inflation rate
THE annual inflation rate for February has reduced by 1.9 percentage points to 7.5 percent from 9.4 percent recorded in January 2026. President Hakainde Hichilema has toasted to the reduction, stressing that prices will now begin to stabilise. During the 2026 budget presentation, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane indicated that the country…...
We may not like what you say, but continue correcting us, govt tells critics
MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta has encouraged critics to continue offering checks and balances to ensure government stays on the right track. Meanwhile, Transparency International Zambia Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says it is important to share knowledge on how countries in Sub-Saharan Africa can handle the governance of critical…...
ZRA seizes over 4,700 cases of smuggled alcohol worth K4.1m
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized over 4,700 cases of assorted smuggled alcoholic beverages with a revenue loss of over K4.1 million. In a statement, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the beverages were smuggled by five importers using forged documents for another Customs Accredited Clients Programme (CACP). Nzala said the seized goods…...
Skeleton widow gets 15yrs
THE Lusaka High Court has convicted and sentenced a woman of Lusaka’s Garden Luangwa Compound to 15 years imprisonment for manslaughter, after her husband’s skeletal remains were discovered in their matrimonial home. In this matter, Sylvia Mutaba, 52, was accused of causing the death of her husband, George Kalaba. In her final arguments ahead of…...
We are undertaking reforms to ease private investment in health – Govt
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr Kennedy Lishimpi says government is undertaking reforms to make it easier for private players to invest in service delivery and pharmaceutical production. And Healthcare Federation of Zambia (HFZ) president Dr Shailen Desai has called on government to make health an economic pillar. Speaking at the recent…...
Opposition leaders cheapening the presidency – Hamukale
THE current crop of opposition leaders is making the Presidency look cheap, says Dr Edify Hamukale. In an interview, Dr Hamukale, who is a former Southern Province minister, said political leaders who have what he called excellent records in greed, pomp, self-centredness and an insatiable appetite for luxury should not come anywhere near the Presidency…....
Removal of ECZ stamp on ballot papers can compromise electoral integrity – CCMG
CHRISTIAN Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) Programme Director Peter Mwanangombe says the proposal to remove the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s official stamp on the ballot papers can compromise the electoral integrity. And Chapter One Foundation (COF) Executive Director Josiah Kalala says the Electoral Process Bill does not strengthen democracy. Speaking during COF’s Electoral Process Bill discussion,…...
News Diggers Edition 2200 Thursday February 26, 2026
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