News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1575 Thursday October 5, 2023
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Mansa Police nab 20, impound truck in illegal Sugilite operation
POLICE in Mansa have apprehended 20 people in relation to illegal mining of suspected Sugilite ore. Confirming the development in a statement, Wednesday, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said police had also impounded a tipper truck carrying suspected Sugilite mineral ore, a Toyota Hilux motor vehicle, six motor bikes, a low bed loader truck and an…...
2 get espionage charge after vandalising Zesco transformer
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested and charged two suspects for Espionage after they vandalised a Zesco transformer and stole copper components from it. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said police also managed to impound a Silver Toyota Vitz which was used by the suspects. “Police at Villa Lucia Police post in Westwood…...
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We’re aiming for victory against Congo – Haalubono
UNDER-20 women’s national team coach Charles Haalubono says the team is aiming for a victory in its upcoming match against DR Congo this Saturday in the 2024 Colombia World Cup qualifier at Nkoloma Stadium. Haalubono’s side, which had a bye in the first round, returns to international duty seeking its first World Cup qualification. Speaking…...
Shepolopolo jets into SA for Cosafa challenge
THE women’s national team yesterday jetted out of the county ahead of the Cosafa Championship that swings into action this afternoon in Durban, South Africa. Coach Bruce Mwape named an all-local squad that included the majority of players who featured in the back-to-back friendly wins over Morocco in Casablanca and Rabat. In an interview before…...
I’ve given Eagles’ coach a 3-game ultimatum – ZNS boss
ZNS Commander Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi says Green Eagles coach Alex Namazaba has been handed a three-match ultimatum following a string of poor results by the Choma-based side. Speaking on the sidelines of a media briefing held at the ZNS headquarters in Lusaka yesterday, Solochi said it was saddening to see Eagles struggling despite being…...
Kanyanta laments young boxer’s murder
MUFURILA boxing club coach Kennedy Kanyanta has described the death of 14-year-old boxer Owen Mumba as devastating and a huge loss to the sport. Mumba was allegedly murdered by his 43-year-old stepfather using an axe handle following an argument on Sunday. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba confirmed the development in a statement issued to…...
Bringing back Lungu’s debt-thirsty regime would be a terrible mistake
IN recent weeks talk of former president Edgar Lungu’s return to the political landscape has been steadily gaining momentum. Former PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has even called on Mr Lungu to withdraw his letter of retirement from politics, so that he could lead the former ruling party once more. Meanwhile, Chief Government Spokesperson…...
ECZ denies Nakacinda’s secret voter registration claims
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dispelled allegations that it is conducting a secret voter registration exercise in selected provinces. On Saturday, PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda urged party members on the Copperbelt to be wary of the ECZ’s continuous voter registration exercise, claiming that there was a secret NRC registration exercise being carried…...