Electoral laws will be amended in time for nominations – ECZ
ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says the Commission has aligned its calendar with the current sitting of Parliament to ensure the Electoral Process Act is amended in time for nominations in May 2026. Kasaro adds that the Electoral Reform Technical Committee gave citizens an opportunity to submit proposals for possible changes to the Electoral…...
Stay clean while fasting, praying – Archbishop Banda
ARCHBISHOP Alick Banda has advised Christians to continue beautifying themselves during the Lenten season, arguing that praying and fasting does not mean looking dirty. Archbishop Banda further says people need to pray discreetly and God will reward them greatly. Speaking during his homily at St Ignatius Catholic Church, Wednesday, Archbishop Banda said the Lenten season…...
Two Zambians get 2 years for smuggling 30 Ethiopians in ambulance
THE Nyimba Magistrate Court has sentenced two Zambians to two years simple imprisonment each for aiding and abetting the illegal entry and stay of 30 Ethiopian nationals. Immigration Department Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka says Samukenge Chikema, 45, and Boyd Phiri, 43, were convicted on February 17, after being apprehended on January 25 at…...
We’re under collecting revenue – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country is under-collecting revenue. President Hichilema says if re-elected in the August polls, the UPND government would like to drive digital platforms in order to increase revenue collection. Speaking during a courtesy call meeting by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation, Tuesday, President Hichilema said using digital platforms would deliver…...
Kazungula councillors oppose renaming Katombola constituency to Kalonga
KAZUNGULA UPND councillors have refused to accept the renaming of Katombola Constituency to Kalonga. Meanwhile, Kazungula residents under the influence of Chiefs Mukuni, Nyawa, Sekute, Musokotwane and Chieftainess Moomba have agreed to divide Katombola into two constituencies, one comprising 10 wards and the other six. The councillors repeatedly shouted “no” as the meeting moderator announced…...
HH fires ministers Muchima, Mubanga
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has fired Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima and his Small and Medium Enterprise counterpart, Elias Mubanga, with immediate effect. State House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka confirmed the development on Wednesday evening, stating that the successors will be announced in due course. “President Hakainde Hichilema has relieved the Minister of Health, Honourable…...
Govt’s directive for public media to cover all parties has come late – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE Advocate Rueben Lifuka says government’s directive that public media must give equal coverage to political parties is welcome, although it has come a little too late. He hopes that this directive will translate into measurable and sustained action as the country approaches the election date. Recently, Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa directed public broadcasters like…...
Police nab 23 suspected Bangladeshi illegal immigrants
POLICE in Lusaka and Chisamba have arrested 23 suspected Bangladeshi illegal immigrants. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said officers in Chisamba intercepted a grey Isuzu vehicle suspected of transporting illegal immigrants, and a search of the vehicle led to the arrest of 13 immigrants and two Zambian drivers. Chilabi added…...
News Diggers Edition 2195 Thursday February 19, 2026
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ACC nabs Chirundu accountant, businessman for K30,000 corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and jointly charged Lyabwa Mukomena, an Assistant Accountant at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in Chirundu, and Karlmarx Muhuli, alias “White Money”, a businessman, for corruption involving K30,000. ACC Acting Head of Corporate Communications Chilufya Chisanga says Muhuli and Mukomena, acting together, corruptly offered K30,000 in cash…...