L/stone should be split into L/stone East and L/stone West, residents propose
LIVINGSTONE residents have agreed to go by their 2019 proposal to divide the constituency into two, one being Livingstone West and the other Livingstone East. Meanwhile, Livingstone District Electoral Officer Sombo Kawilila says the delimitation exercise is about strengthening democracy and safeguarding equal representation for all citizens. The decision to go by the 2019 stakeholders’…...
CTPD backs suspension of livestock imports from SA
THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has commended government’s decision to restrict the importation of livestock and livestock products from South Africa following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in that country. In a statement, Monday, CTPD Researcher Mukuka Chilalika said FMD posed significant risks to Zambia’s livestock subsector, particularly for…...
Govt warns S/Province residents as over 100 elephants cross from Zimbabwe
THE Ministry of Tourism has warned Southern Province residents of a large breeding herd of over 100 elephants that have crossed from Zimbabwe. Last year, over 10 people lost their lives as a result of elephant attacks. In a statement, Southern Province Principal Public Relations Officer Wisdom Himanteka said the Department of National Parks and…...
Maintain unity during elections, House of Chiefs urges politicians
HOUSE of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Choongo has urged politicians to approach election time with a spirit of unity, noting that politics usually brings disunity. In an interview shortly after President Hakainde Hichilema’s National Assembly Address on National Values and Principles, Chief Choongo urged politicians to avoid politics of regionalism or ethnicity. “…On unity, I’m very…...
News Diggers Edition 2198 Tuesday February 24, 2026
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Sekeletu ‘takes over’ Europe with historic first win in Spain
ZAMBIA’S top-ranked Mixed Martial Arts sensation, Ken Sekeletu, has claimed his first victory on European soil after defeating Venezuelan fighter Jonny Beccera at the Way of Warrior Fighting Championship (WOWFC) in Spain. The emphatic win marked a major milestone in Sekeletu’s fast-rising international career, as he continues to build on his dominance beyond the African…...
Wanderers punish Zesco, Zanaco stun Nkwazi in tense Midlands Derby
MUFULIRA Wanderers produced a commanding display at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to defeat Zesco United 2-1, reclaiming fifth position in the Super League standings while compounding the hosts’ growing struggles. Mighty wasted no time asserting themselves, breaking the deadlock just four minutes into the contest. Joseph Tumbwe, restored to the starting eleven, marked his return in…...
Zimbabwe frustrate Copper Queens
ZAMBIA’S Copper Queens were left ruing missed chances after being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Zimbabwe in a tightly contested Group B clash at the ongoing COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa. Despite dominating large spells of possession and creating a host of clear-cut opportunities, the defending champions could not break down a…...
CDF irrigation revives dry Gwembe zones
CDF has changed some drought-prone areas into vibrant agricultural zones through irrigation, says Gwembe Constituency member of parliament Tyson Simuzingili. And Gwembe Town Council Secretary Habwacha Hachongo says the council, through CDF in 2024, disbursed K1 million to 12 irrigation schemes under Climate Resilience. In a statement to News Diggers issued by his Constituency Private…...