Stamping ballot papers is a crucial security measure, don’t remove it
ECZ wants to remove the requirement for stamping ballot papers because, in some polling stations, officers “forget” to stamp and the ballots end up rejected. On the surface, that sounds like a practical fix to a practical problem. But when you scratch just a little deeper, it starts to look like the Commission is trying…...
Nothing surpasses unity in governing a nation – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says there is nothing greater than unity in the governance of the nation. Meanwhile, former Zambia ambassador to Libya Mulondwe Muzungu says people who make tribal remarks are destroying the foundation of the country. Speaking during the funeral church service of Matiya Ngalande, former cabinet minister, Monday, Vice-President Nalumango said the country…...
LCC warns against keeping bees in residential areas
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has advised residents against keeping bees in residential areas due to safety risks. The warning comes after a fatal bee attack in Kalingalinga’s Hellen Kaunda area earlier this month. In a statement, Monday, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the council was committed to protecting residents from activities that…...
Kanyama teen in court for sodomising 20-year-old man
AN 18-year-old male from Kanyama has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of unnatural offences. In this matter, the juvenile is facing one count of unnatural offences contrary to Section 155(a) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence allege that…...
We’ll take visible action against mobile operators over poor network – ZICTA
ZICTA says it will soon take visible action against mobile network providers due to the continued poor quality of service. This came to light when ZICTA officials paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo, who lamented that the province was still facing network challenges. Matambo said it was unfortunate that citizens experience disruptions…...
Mines regulator reopens Mopani’s Mufulira mine
THE Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) has lifted the suspension of underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine, effective immediately, following the implementation of enhanced safety measures. Ministry of Mines Principal Public Relations Officer Kalani Muchima says the enhanced safety measures implemented by the mine include an upgraded Biometric System that automatically generates a clearance…...
Court defers judgment in skeletal remains case to Feb 25
THE Lusaka High Court has deferred judgment in the matter where a Lusaka woman is accused of manslaughter, after her husband’s skeletal remains were discovered in their matrimonial home, to February 25, 2026. In this matter, Sylvia Mutaba, 52, is accused of causing the death of her husband, George Kalaba. Earlier, in her final arguments…...
SA police demand release of Lungu’s body for post mortem amid poisoning claims
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) has subpoenaed Two Mountains Burial Services, where former president Edgar Lungu’s mortal remains are believed to be held, demanding that they release his body for a post-mortem to determine whether he died of poisoning as alleged. SAPS says that immediately after the procedure is completed, the body will be…...
News Diggers Edition 2193 Tuesday February 17, 2026
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Mkushi cop ‘shoots’ himself
POLICE in Mkushi are investigating a suspected suicide incident by a police constable identified as Rister Chuwa. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi stated that the incident happened on February 15, 2026, within the premises of the police station in Mkushi District. Chilabi added that Chuwa allegedly shot himself with an AK-47…...