Cover all parties fairly, self-censorship makes govt unpopular, Mweetwa tells public media
INFORMATION Minister Cornelius Mweetwa has directed public broadcasters like ZNBC to give balanced coverage to all political parties, saying their behaviour of trying to impress government with pro-government stories can make an administration unpopular. Meanwhile, Mweetwa says the opposition’s agenda to pardon their friends convicted of corruption when in power should be condemned in the…...
ACC appeals Livingstone mayor’s acquittal
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed six grounds of appeal against the acquittal of Livingstone Mayor Constance Nalishebo Muleabai over alleged corrupt practices involving K180,000. Muleabai, 49, of House Number 564 Nakatindi Extension, was charged with two counts of corrupt practices with a private body, which contravenes Section 20(1) as read with Section 41(a) of…...
ACC discontinues forfeiture case against Lusambo
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has discontinued its forfeiture application against former Lusaka Province minister Bowman Lusambo’s Chamba Valley properties. In a notice of discontinuance filed before the Economic and Financial Crimes Court at the Lusaka High Court, the Commission did not state the reason for discontinuing the application. In this matter, ACC had cited Lusambo,…...
7 armed robbers steal K105,000 from Monze business owner
SEVEN armed suspects have reportedly robbed a business owner in Monze of K105,000 in cash after attacking two security guards. Meanwhile, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo says police in Mazabuka have arrested a 48-year-old man identified as Michael Chimuka for murder after a man he struck with an angle bar in December last…...
Kansanshi awards $35m transport contracts to local firms
KANSANSHI Mining PLC has awarded US$35.25 million in employee transport contracts to four Zambian-owned companies. In a statement, Thursday, Kansanshi Corporate Affairs Specialist Clinton Masumba said the move was part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening local participation in Zambia’s mining value chain. Masumba stated that the contracts would run for three years, from…...
ZRA raids international distribution company over suspected tax evasion
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has raided and initiated an investigation into alleged multiple tax evasion and related financial irregularities involving Gatbro International Limited and associated entities. In a statement, Thursday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the company was further alleged to have failed to accurately declare the true value and volume of…...
Constitutional reforms demand professionalism – ECZ
ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says the constitutional reforms introduced under the 2025 Amendment Act require the Commission to enhance its preparedness and professionalism ahead of the general elections. Kasaro has also urged District Electoral Officers to ensure transparency and inclusivity in the delimitation process by engaging stakeholders as the Commission prepares to publish…...
Police ponders reduction of roadblocks
THE Zambia Police Service says it is conducting a countrywide review of security check points. In a statement, Thursday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi stated that the review may result in a reduction in the number of checkpoints countrywide. “The Zambia Police Service High Command is currently conducting a countrywide review of security checkpoints,…...
News Diggers Edition 2191 Friday February 13, 2026
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Bus fares drop by K1
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has reduced bus fares by K1 on local routes in Lusaka, the Copperbelt and other towns, effective February 12, 2026. Recently, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced a reduction in pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 to K27.88, K24.50, K22.24 and K23.80 per litre, respectively,…...