Politicians must welcome criticism from the Church
LAST week, assistant Parish Priest at Our Lady of Africa Parish in Kitwe Fr Chalwe Chonde delivered a homily in which he urged congregants to observe how load shedding would likely reduce as the country approaches the 2026 general elections. There was nothing extraordinary, malicious or inflammatory about this statement. In fact, it reflected a…...
Nakacinda gets 6 months for hate speech
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced incarcerated PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour for expressing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of tribe and place of origin. Magistrate Idah Phiri ruled that the sentence will run concurrently with an existing 18-month jail term Nakacinda is currently serving for…...
HH signs Bill 7 today
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is today expected to assent to the Constitution of Zambia Bill No. 7, making it law. The Ministry of Information and Media has announced that the signing ceremony will take place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka. The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has also extended invitations to…...
Choma man attempts to kill self after raping, killing pupil
A MAN is battling for his life in Choma General Hospital following a suicide attempt after allegedly raping and killing a pupil aged between 15 and 20. The man, whose age has not yet been established, has been placed under police guard after officers observed a stain of semen on his trousers. In a statement,…...
US imposes more travel restrictions on Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, others
THE United States government has announced that effective January 1, 2026, entry into the United States for Zambian citizens on B1/B2 visitor visas will be suspended. The travel restrictions have been imposed following an Overstay Report, which revealed that Zambia had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 10.73 percent and an F, M and J…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2150 Thursday December 18th, 2025
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ZRA seizes smuggled alcohol worth over K4.4m
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized six trucks carrying assorted smuggled alcoholic beverages with a revenue loss of over K4.4 million. In a statement, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the interceptions were made over a four-day period at the Kafue checkpoint for various offences ranging from undervaluation to misclassification. “The Zambia Revenue…...
What is wrong with Speaker Mutti?
ON Monday, after Bill 7 scraped through its third reading with 135 votes from UPND, PF and Independent MPs, Speaker Mutti did something that shocked even seasoned parliamentary observers. She did not join MPs in a celebratory dance on the floor of the House, she actually led them into it, going round and round while…...
Malawi Exporting Maize to Zambia Amid Import Plans—Who’s Watching the Borders?
In a baffling twist that raises urgent questions about government oversight, Malawi is reportedly exporting maize to Zambia through Mchinji District—despite a formal maize export ban and ongoing plans by Lilongwe to import the very same staple from its neighbor. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) confirmed in its November 2025 Maize Market Report…...
Congo DR sink Zambia in AFCON warm-up defeat in Spain
CONGO DR has continued its dominance over Zambia by securing a convincing 2-0 victory in an international friendly played at the Pianata Sports Arena in Murcia City, Spain. Goals in either half from Arthur Masuaku and Rocki Bushiri sealed the win for the Congolese side in what was a key pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…...