The law doesn’t impose a spouse to take a sick partner to the hospital, Garden woman tells court
A WIDOW accused of causing the death of her husband, whose skeletal remains were discovered in their home, has argued that the law does not impose a general legal duty on a spouse to take a sick partner to the hospital to preserve life. Sylvia Mutuba further told the court that the only duties imposed…...
Zambia pledges to work tirelessly for peace in DRC
CHIEFS of Defence Forces from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region are meeting in Livingstone to try and find solutions to the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Eastern DRC. In a statement, Friday, Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Mr Maambo Haamaundu said Zambia pledged to work tirelessly for peace in the…...
Attacks on Zambian drivers in DRC worries – Govt
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says government is very concerned about the attacks on Zambian truck drivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking on Diamond TV, Friday, Tayali said the DRC should put its house in order to continue enjoying the economic progress that it is recording due to the service that…...
PF in more turmoil, as Mundubile withdraws from conclave meetings
PF presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says he has withdrawn from the Conclave meetings due to what he terms as underhand methods to remove him from contesting the PF presidency. PF presidential aspiring candidates have been holding meetings in what they term Conclave meetings in a bid to harmonise preparations for the PF convention. But in…...
Pule can go to hell, we’ll wear our regalia – PF
PF faction Acting Deputy Secretary General Miles Sampa has told Danny Pule to “go to hell” as no one can tell the former ruling party what to do. Meanwhile, Sampa says the PF council of elders has advised the party to reduce the number of candidates standing for presidency to harmonise the process of selecting…...
Chilanga records 10 Cholera cases
CHILANGA Town Council has disclosed that 10 new cholera cases have been recorded in the district. The Council says despite the 10 new cases no deaths has been recorded as preventive measures are being intensified. In a statement, Chilanga Town Council Public Relations Officer Luyando Sikazwa urged cooperating partners to assist by providing water treatment…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 219 Saturday January 10th, 2026
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Police nab 6 as bus drivers clash with ‘illegal levy collectors’
THE Zambia Police in Lusaka has apprehended six suspects following a violent clash involving minibus drivers and a group of suspected criminals at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Bus Station. In a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi stated that the incident happened after the suspects attempted to illegally collect levies from minibus…...
Kazungula man, 23, nabbed for defilement
A 23-YEAR-OLD man of Kazungula has been apprehended by police after admitting to defiling a 12-year-old girl and apologising to the victim’s mother. Police have confirmed the incident, saying the suspect is alleged to have broken into the girl’s house where he defiled her. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said…...
Chipolopolo Futsal squad to face Black Stars
THE Chipolopolo Boys’ path to the Total Energies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has been officially charted, setting the stage for an intense continental showdown with the team set to come up against Ghana in a double header. In a pivotal draw conducted on Wednesday evening in Rabat, Zambia’s national futsal team…...