Being the first married Miss Universe Zambia has reshaped people’s perception of modelling – Brandina
MILLIONS of Zambians rooted for Brandina Lubuli as she took the Miss Universe stage by storm in 2024. The 2024 Miss Universe Zambia says the overwhelming support reminded her that being a model doesn’t mean doing it alone, as it’s the fans that make the journey unforgettable. Brandina says being the first married Miss Universe…...
12 PF councillors endorse HH, Kasama UPND mayoral candidate
TWELVE PF councillors from Lukashya and Kasama Central constituencies have endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema and UPND Kasama mayoral candidate Bywell Simposya in the upcoming by-elections. These include Chumba ward councillor Thomas Musanshi, Julia Chikamoneka councillor Agnes Mumba, Chilunga ward councillor Charles Mutale, Lusenga ward councillor Cosmas Katongo, Mukanga ward councillor Francis Chewe and Ituna ward…...
Itezhi-tezhi man flees after failed defilement attempt
A 21-YEAR-OLD man of Itezhi-tezhi is on the run after being caught allegedly trying to defile a five-year-old girl. The suspect was allegedly found on top of the child with his pants down to the knee level by the victims’ elder sister. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident…...
Mazabuka residents apprehend, surrender suspected rapist to police
MAZABUKA residents have invoked their right to citizen arrest when they apprehended a man who allegedly raped his friend’s daughter on December 24, 2025. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the detaintion of Mike Kambela, aged 30. “On December 25, 2025, at 10:11 hours, Mazabuka Central Police Station received a report of rape…...
Zambia to host ICGRL meeting on DRC’s deteriorating security
THE Ministry of Defence says it will host a three-day meeting on the deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement, Saturday, Ministry of Defence Principal Public Relations Officer Paul Shalala said all 12 Ministers of Defence and Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from the International Conference on the Great…...
More than half of Zambia’s properties have no title deeds – Masebo
LANDS and Natural Resources Minister Sylvia Masebo says out of approximately 1.2 million numbered properties in Zambia, only 450,000 have registered title deeds. Masebo notes that under the National Land Titling Project, government contracted MEDICI Land Governance which has so far issued over 232,000 offer letters. In a statement, Saturday, Masebo said half of the…...
2 Lsk women sue Hungry Lion after consuming ‘unsafe’ food
TWO Lusaka women have dragged Hungry Lion to the Lusaka High Court, for allegedly subjecting their children to eating food which was not safe for consumption. Karen Banda Etondo, a mother to a four-year-old child and Cindy Banda, a mother to a 15-year-old and five-year-old are seeking general damages for negligence, special damages for medical…...
Catholic Church invites members to DEC in solidarity march for Archbishop Banda
THE Archdiocese of Lusaka has called on parish priests and its members in Lusaka to hold a solidarity mass and march for Archbishop Alick Banda on Monday. And the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) says the summoning of Archbishop Banda by DEC is an attempt to suppress his voice. The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC)…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 218 Sunday January 4th, 2026
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Makembo backs Chipolopolo to bounce back after AFCON disappointment
ZAMBIA Sports Fans Patron Peter Makembo is confident that the Chipolopolo Boys will recover from their disappointing 2025 AFCON campaign, insisting that the setback should be used as a foundation for rebuilding a stronger and more competitive national team. Zambia exited the tournament at the group stage after drawing 1-1 against Mali and Comoros, before…...