I’m excited to collaborate with African women – Sampa
SAMPA the Great says she is now obsessed with collaborating with other African women to create music and showcase the continent to the world. On Nigeria’s Clout podcast, Sampa also shared that her song ‘Never Forget’ being featured in Black Panther marked a milestone, demonstrating that African artistes can shine on the global stage. She…...
Mutale Mwanza teary as trial commences
JOURNALIST and socialite Mutale Mwanza was yesterday visibly teary shortly after her case was adjourned following the commencement of trial in a matter where she allegedly accused fellow media personality Daisy Mwansa Lusumpa of prostitution. Meanwhile, a state witness, Mwiya Nyambe, confirmed to the court that at no point did the post by the accused…...
Ghana can learn energy reforms from Zambia – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says one of the things Ghana can learn from Zambia are the reforms in the energy sector, stating that the country has gone steps ahead of the region. President Hichilema adds that if young people can meet on the internet and get married, then no place is too far to conduct business…....
Mpika Council Chairperson seat will remain vacant until August polls – Govt
ACTING Leader of Government Business in Parliament Jack Mwiimbu has announced that no by-election will be held in Mpika following the death of the Mpika Town Council Chairperson. Mwiimbu says according to the Zambian Constitution, by-elections cannot be held within 180 days before general elections. Mpika Town Council Chairperson Morgan Musoma died on January 28,…...
HH declines to sign CCTV Bill, sends it back to Parley
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has referred the CCTV Bill back to the National Assembly, saying the Bill in its current form poses a real risk of intrusion into the private lives of citizens. President Hichilema says the Bill requires further consultation with stakeholders. The Bill had been sent to President Hichilema for assent after it passed…...
ECZ launches delimitation exercise ahead of August elections
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has disclosed that names and boundaries of newly formed constituencies will be published in the government gazette by April 15, 2026. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis adds that the Commission will hold district delimitation meetings across the country starting February 16 to February 20, 2026, with each district allocated a…...
Court denies Malanji bail
LUSAKA Acting Chief Resident Magistrate Irene Wishimanga has denied former Foreign Affairs minister Joe Malanji bail pending appeal, ruling that the grounds of appeal do not show a likelihood of success. In September last year, Malanji appealed the four-year sentence handed down by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for being in possession of property suspected to…...
Fuel shortage due to logistical challenges – Makozo
MINISTER of Energy Makozo Chikote says the fuel shortage experienced in some parts of the country is due to slowed down loading at the Ndola Fuel Terminal. Chikote, however, assures citizens that the country has enough fuel stock. On Wednesday, a spot check by News Diggers! established a fuel shortage in Lusaka, with most filling…...
News Diggers Weekend Epaper Edition 227 Saturday February 7, 2026
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Mahama wishes HH luck in August polls: “We’ll come and celebrate with you”
GHANAIAN President John Mahama says Ghana and Zambia are on the same trajectory in addressing economic challenges, having undergone debt restructuring and negotiations through official creditor committees. And President Mahama has extended his best wishes to President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the August General Elections. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says both he and President Mahama like…...