People in Petauke have resolved to vote for me – Severian
UPND aspiring candidate for Petauke Central Constituency Severian Lungu says people have resolved to vote for him in the upcoming parliamentary by-elections. In an interview, Lungu said Petauke would never be the same if people voted for him, adding that he would continue with government’s developmental agenda. “People have made a decision and we communicate…...
Charcoal burner in court for defiling 2 girls
A 24-YEAR-OLD charcoal burner of Chongwe has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling two girls. Habeenzu Mweene is facing two counts of defilement of a child Contrary to Section 138(1) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence in count one allege that Mweene,…...
EIZ proposes underground drains
ENGINEERING Institute of Zambia president Wesley Kaluba has proposed that the country, especially the city of Lusaka, should adopt underground drainage systems. In an interview, Friday, Eng Kaluba said there was need to come up with a 10-15 year master plan for underground drains which should be supported by the opposition, current regime and those…...
Govt warns individuals spreading falsehoods on HH’s health
HOME Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu has warned individuals alleging online that President Hakainde Hichilema is unwell that the law will catch up with them. In an interview with ZNBC yesterday, Mwiimbu said government was aware that some members of the opposition, particularly those in the Tonse Alliance, had been circulating malicious, obnoxious articles regarding the…...
Opposition not strong enough to bring down this govt next year – BRE
SENIOR Chief Anang’anga Imwiko of the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) says there is currently no strong opposition that can bring down the UPND government in next year’s elections. The traditional leader says Edgar Lungu and his Tonse staff have tried several times to form a strong leadership but they keep failing every time. Speaking when…...
5 cabinet ministers camp in Pambashe ahead of by-election
FIVE cabinet ministers have camped in Pambashe Constituency to drum up support for UPND candidate Justin Kapema in the upcoming parliamentary by-election. The ministers include Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe, Commerce Minister Chipoka Mulenga, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Peter Kapala, SME Minister Elias Mubanga and Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu. Speaking during a campaign trail in Mushota…...
Mazabuka man defiles 6-year-old as her twin watches
POLICE in Mazabuka have arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly defiling a six-year-old girl. In a statement, Southern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said on January 24, 2025 at around 15:00 hours, the victim and her twin brother went to play at their neighbour’s place. He said whilst playing, the neighbour called the…...
Nevers Mumba can’t face the truth because he’s eating well – Nyirenda
PF Acting Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says MMD leader Nevers Mumba cannot face the truth because he is eating well under the UPND administration. Commenting on Mumba’s statement that claims by PF members that government was abusing human rights was just a strategy to deflect the fight against corruption, Nyirenda said it was difficult…...
AG should update the public when audit is concluded at FRA – CTPD
CENTRE for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo has appealed to the Auditor General’s office to update the public once it finishes its investigations at the Food Reserve Agency. On Thursday, News Diggers reported that the Food Reserve Agency had sent its executive director, Mwansa Chamatete, and five other senior staff on…...
ACC board should appoint DG, stakeholders propose
A NUMBER of stakeholders have proposed that for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to remain independent, the Director General should be appointed by the board. The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the ACC, recently held a two-day National Consultative Meeting to discuss the revision of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 3 of 2012. Different stakeholders…...
