Parley ratifies ACC board, DG appointments
THE National Assembly has ratified the appointment of Daphne Soko-Chabu as Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The House has also ratified the appointments of Justice Evans Hamaundu as ACC Board Chairperson and Kaumbu Mwondela as Vice Chairperson. Further, the House ratified the presidential appointments of Engwase Mwale, Jack Kalala and Nalucha Ziba as Commissioners…...
I don’t need UPND’s protection, I supported them on merit, Daka tells Miles
CHADIZA PF MP Jonathan Daka has refuted Miles Sampa’s claims that the PF MPs who supported UPND in Petauke are just buying their freedom. In an interview, Daka said he had a clean background, and challenged Sampa to produce evidence for his claims. “In a democracy, people should understand that we all have rights and…...
Use protection, MoH cautions as Zambia records 20 Mpox cases
HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima says as of February 18, 2025, Zambia has recorded 20 Mpox cases across affected provinces, with Bauleni Compound in Lusaka recording seven cases and Kanyama three. Delivering a ministerial statement in the National Assembly, Thursday, Dr Muchima said Lusaka recorded the highest number of cases at 14, followed by Copperbelt Province…...
Corrupt prosecutors will be dismissed – DPP
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri says the National Prosecution Authority does not shy away from dealing with misconduct at the institution. Speaking during the signing ceremony of the code of conduct for prosecutors, Wednesday, Phiri advised that prosecutors who were unable to match the demands of the code would do well to resign…....
2026 polls will be peaceful, Mwiimbu tells M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says he doubts the 2026 general elections will be peaceful. But Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says the elections will be free, fair, peaceful, and conducted in a manner that upholds the country’s democratic values. Speaking on Hot FM, Wednesday, Dr M’membe said at the…...
UPND names Peter Phiri as E/Province chair
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda has unveiled the first batch of leaders for the party’s structures in Eastern Province, naming Eastern Province Minister Peter Phiri as the new provincial chairman. Earlier this month, Imenda dissolved the Eastern Province party structures due to divisions that had caused misery to the party’s administration. Updating the media, Thursday,…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1936 Friday February 21, 2025
… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Hauptle trains Queens, as Scorchers arrive in groups
ALL the professional stars summoned by Copper Queens head coach Nora Hauptle have officially joined camp in Lusaka ahead of two highly anticipated international friendly matches against Malawi. Hauptle has named a strong 28-member squad for the two matches, which will take place at Woodlands Stadium on February 22 and 25. The squad features nine…...
Hold elections on February 28, NSCZ directs FAZ
THE National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) has urged the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) to ensure that its elections are held on February 28, 2025, warning that failure to do so could result in sanctions. NSCZ Chief Executive Officer Sombwa Musunsa stated that the council will not recognise any FAZ executive elected after February…...
FVA blames climate change for high potato prices
THE Fruits and Vegetables Association (FVA) has attributed the high potato prices to a shortage caused by climate change which forced small scale farmers not to grow the commodity. A check by News Diggers found a 10kg bag of potato in some chain stores selling between K210 and K230. In an interview, FVA president Bernard…...
