We will say it again: You can’t hide proceeds of crime behind immunity
IN July 2023, there was a heated debate about whether the state can seize unexplained wealth which a former president gifted his children. At that point, the conversation was around Tasila’s farm in Sinda district of Eastern Province and her K13 million fish pond. People were also questioning the 79 vehicles (69 at the time)…...
ZEMA orders Sino Metals to complete environmental clean-up by June
THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has issued an amended Environmental Restoration Order, directing Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited to commence clean-up, remediation and restoration works, to be completed by June 30, 2026. In a statement, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary Dr Douty Chibamba said this follows a comprehensive Environmental and Social…...
Those joining expelled presidential candidates will be treated as defectors – PF
PF faction Information and Publicity Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba says party leaders endorsing presidential candidates who are no longer PF members will be immediately replaced. Mwamba has insisted that the only legitimate Tonse Alliance is the one led by Given Lubinda and Raphael Nakacinda. In a statement, Mwamba said the party was currently preparing a delegates’…...
Assailants kill Monze man after invading his home
TWO assailants have shot dead a 60-year-old Monze man after forcing their way into his house and ordering his wife to remain silent. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the shooting, saying it happened yesterday around 00:50 hours at Njola Mwanza area in Hamoya Village. “On February 10, 2026, at…...
Hitting 1 million tonnes of copper will be easy this year – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says the country will easily hit one million metric tonnes of copper production this year. Kabuswe also says Zambia is being used as an example on many panels at the Mining Indaba being held in Cape Town, South Africa, because of what it has been able to achieve…....
Govt directs Zesco, ERB to probe fast depletion of electricity units
MINISTER of Energy Makozo Chikote has directed ZESCO and the Energy Regulation Board to investigate the fast depletion of prepaid electricity units and submit a comprehensive report by March 16, 2026. And Chikote says electricity supply hours are projected to be maintained at 24 hours per day. Delivering a ministerial statement in Parliament, Tuesday, Chikote…...
News Diggers Edition 2189 Wednesday February 11, 2026
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Immigration removes 242 illegal immigrants
THE Department of Immigration has removed 242 illegal immigrants from Zambia following a mass removal operation. In a statement, Tuesday, Immigration Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said of the 242, 217 were Burundian nationals, 15 Tanzanian nationals, among others. “The Department of Immigration has removed a total of 242 illegal immigrants from the country…...
David “Sniper” to headline Nc’wala Ceremony boxing tourney
WORLD Boxing Council (WBC) Bantamweight Champion David “Sniper” Mwale will ‘main event’ the Nc’wala Ceremony boxing tournament on February 26, during the ceremony. Chipata is set to host a landmark celebration of sport and culture, to be organized by Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) at the Nc’wala Ceremony Boxing Tournament on February 26, 2026. This…...
Lameck rescues Lecce with late free-kick
CHIPOLOPOLO Boys striker, Lameck Banda emerged as the heroic supersub for U.S. Lecce, scoring a breathtaking 90th-minute winner to secure a vital 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in a tense Serie A encounter on Sunday. The electrifying goal, a perfectly executed free-kick, propelled Lecce out of the immediate relegation scrap and delivered a crushing blow to…...