Council officers named in Audit Report must exculpate themselves – Sialubalo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gift Sialubalo says public officers who have been named in the 2024 Auditor General’s Report on Local Authorities should exculpate themselves. Sialubalo adds that he will write to the Local Government Service Commission to take appropriate action against the cited council officers, stating that it should not be business…...
Constitution not concrete, amendments are possible even after 2026 elections – Mposha
MIKE Mposha says the Constitution is not concrete that it cannot be amended and that even after next years’ election, there could be other observations that will require amendments. Meanwhile, President Hakainde Hichilema has donated K1.1 million to the Evangelical Church of Zambia (ECZ) Matero congregation towards the completion of the church building. Speaking during…...
I’m now called ‘minister of light’ for reducing load shedding – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says he is now being called ‘minister of light’ because of the tremendous efforts that his government has made towards ending load-shedding. And Zesco Managing Director Engineer Justin Loongo says his company has continued recording kwenyus on Zambia’s ongoing journey towards a diversified, resilient, and sustainable energy future through the various…...
US should learn from China, if they want to trade with us- Haabazoka
IF we have to see a lot of the interaction between Zambian and US businesses, the country should copy from China, says economist Dr Lubinda Haabazoka. On Friday, US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales said the days of giving aid to Zambia while citizens get poisoned by pollution from Chinese mines and while American companies…...
Lubinda’s decision to expel MPs shows he’s failed to unite PF – Nyirenda
PF faction Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says Given Lubinda’s decision to expel members of parliament who voted in favour of Bill 7 shows that he has failed to unite the party. Nyirenda adds that Lubinda should have called for a central committee meeting and allowed the MPs to exculpate themselves. On Thursday, Lubinda, who…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2152 Monday December 22nd, 2025
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Christmas Is Not Just Joy
In Zambia, Christmas does not come with snow or a silent night. It comes with rain. Heavy skies that break open in the afternoon. Green fields that seem to grow overnight. Warm air that clings to your skin. Children running between houses in sandals, dodging puddles and laughing as if the weather itself is part […]
Cristoforetti targets higher FIFA futsal ranking
ZAMBIA national futsal team coach Andrea Cristoforetti has set his sights on improving the country’s FIFA ranking as part of preparations for the upcoming Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for next year. Speaking after Zambia thrashed South Africa 10-0 in the first of two international friendly matches played at the Automotive Indoor Futsal…...
Avoid sex boosters, you’ll collapse, die in bed, Dr Siame warns
DR Hosea Siame, a urologist and senior registrar at the University Teaching Hospital, says some men are popping sexual enhancers like Viagra, Power, and Konyagi, not because they have erectile dysfunction, but because they flopped in bed and fear being laughed at for lasting just seconds. Dr Siame says men who collapse or die in…...
Chipito claims historic PFL Africa debut victory
ZAMBIA’S Mixed Martial Arts sensation Miracle Chipito has made her professional debut at the PFL Africa Championship in Benin by beating Nigeria’s Miracle Andrew by unanimous decision. Chipito dominated all three rounds and produced a clean and confident performance to emerge victorious. The win marked her first appearance on the professional stage, where she showcased…...