Opposition will have difficulties winning because of disorganisation – Milupi
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says the Kwacha’s recent appreciation will soon lead to a drop in prices of goods, noting that this trend is already evident in the reduced cost of fuel. Meanwhile, Milupi says the opposition will have difficulty winning the next general elections because they are disorganised and have no agenda. On…...
L/stone mayor should consider resigning on moral grounds – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) says Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai should consider resigning on moral grounds. On Monday, Lusaka-based Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda acquitted Muleabai, 49, of two counts of corrupt practices involving K180,000. The court ruled that while the State proved the mayor corruptly obtained K180,000, it failed to prove the funds were received…...
Asset recovery is critical to combating crime – DEC
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda says asset recovery is a critical tool in disrupting transnational organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering and corruption. Meanwhile, United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali says the UN supports Zambia’s efforts to combat illicit financial flows and recover stolen assets. Speaking during the Workshop on Developing Guidelines…...
HH will fund his 2026 campaign using local resources – Mweetwa
MINISTER of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa says “Mingalato” will be in high gear in the August general elections, stating that “after all, there’s no strong opposition”. And Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema will mobilise resources locally to fund his election campaign. Addressing the media, Wednesday, Mweetwa, who is also the UPND spokesperson, insisted that…...
Health sector expenditure to reach over $1bn by 2030 – Govt
GOVERNMENT says Zambia’s annual health expenditure is projected to increase from approximately $628 million in 2026 to over $1 billion by 2030, following a partnership with the United States government. Ministry of Health Spokesperson Georgia Mutale Chimombo says the Zambian government is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States government on…...
MoH records 12 new cholera cases
ZNPHI says it has recorded 12 new cholera cases as of February 3, 2026, bringing the cumulative total to 797 cases. The Zambia National Public Health Institute has also disclosed that about 33,019 people in Chainda township have received oral cholera vaccines as part of efforts to stop transmission in 2026. In a statement, Wednesday,…...
Cabinet approves Disaster Management Bill
CABINET has approved the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in a bid to integrate risk management into the prevention and mitigation of disasters. Cabinet has also approved the Road Sector Investment Plan for implementation, spanning the period 2025–2035, to ensure the road sector contributes to the economic and social development of Zambia. Addressing the media,…...
Mineral mapping project will be completed by July 2026 – Kabuswe
MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says the Mineral Mapping project is expected to be completed by July 2026. Responding to a question from Kalabo Central MP Chinga Miyutu, who asked for a timeframe and the name of the contracted firm, Kabuswe said a South African company, Xcalibur Airborne Geophysics Limited, was engaged…...
News Diggers Edition 2185 Thursday February 5th, 2026
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Police probe shooting incident involving Chinese nationals
POLICE have launched investigations into a shooting incident between Chinese nationals that occurred at Yun Ding Bar at KK Mall in Longacres area on February 1, 2026, around 22:30 hours. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the shooting incident occurred after an unidentified Chinese male leaned on Li Zhong Cheng’s…...