Cabinet approves bulk importation of petrol
CABINET has approved the piloting of bulky importation of petrol, stating that this will ultimately lead to reduced petrol pump prices. In a statement, Friday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said Cabinet also agreed on the urgent need to mop up all available resources to clear off the debt owed to farmers who supplied maize…...
ZA to hold provincial elections
IN a quest to strengthen governance and leadership within the sport, Zambia Athletics (ZA) is tomorrow set to conduct Provincial Executive Elections across all ten provinces. In a statement issued by ZA General Secretary Teddy Shimishi, the association said the elections are a key pillar of its governance framework. Shimishi explained that the elections are…...
Delay in holding convention causing confusion in PF – Mundubile
PF aspiring presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says the confusion in the party will calm down once it holds the convention and a leader is chosen. He says the PF needs a credible process to hold the convention. Mundubile adds that he is disappointed with the six MPs who voted in favour of Bill 7, who…...
Mazabuka man on the run after raping friend’s daughter
A MAZABUKA man is on the run after allegedly raping his friend’s 19-year-old daughter. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the suspect, only known as Kambela, sexually abused the victim in a bush while she was escorting him out of the yard. “Mazabuka Central Police Station received a report of…...
HH directs Zambia Army, ZNS, RDA to conduct countrywide assessment of bridges
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has instructed the Zambia Army, Zambia National Service (ZNS) and the RDA to conduct a countrywide assessment of all bridges and report on their state. This follows after a bridge on the Kankumba Stream in Sinjela area of Rufunsa District, along Great East Road collapsed after heavy rains. Meanwhile, ZNS Commander Lt…...
Police record 224 accidents during Christmas celebrations
POLICE say they have recorded 224 road traffic accidents and 28 deaths during this year’s Christmas holiday. Zambia Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi adds that 902 traffic offences were recorded with over K390,000 collected in fines. In a statement, Friday, Chilabi said Lusaka Province recorded the highest number of accidents with 80 cases, while Copperbelt Province…...
BoZ bans foreign currency for domestic transactions
BoZ issues currency directives, reinforcing Kwacha use in domestic business transactions By Elijah Munkombwe THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has issued the Currency Directives, reinforcing the legal requirement that all domestic transactions be settled in Zambian Kwacha, in accordance with Section 18 of the BoZ Act. In a statement, Friday BoZ Assistant Director of Communications Besnat…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 215 Saturday December 27th, 2025
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Kalu tips Chipolopolo Boys to defend Zambia’s football honour
ZAMBIAN football icon Kalusha Bwalya has described the Chipolopolo’s upcoming Group A clash against Comoros at the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a decisive encounter, urging the team to rise to the occasion and defend the nation’s football honour. Bwalya said today’s match against Comoros at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca represents…...
Zambia, Comoros face off in COSAFA derby at AFCON
COSAFA rivals Zambia and Comoros will renew their growing rivalry at continental level when they clash in their second Group A fixture of the TotalEnergies CAF 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. Today’s encounter will mark the first time the two sides meet at AFCON level, with both…...