Zambia U15s crowned COSAFA–CAF Schools champions
THE Zambia U-15 Boys’ and Girls’ national teams have been crowned champions of the CAF African Schools Championship | COSAFA Qualifiers after recording memorable victories over hosts South Africa in both finals at the Idas Valley Sports Complex in Stellenbosch. While the girls defeated South Africa 1-0 in the final, the Junior Chipolopolo boys had…...
One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
About 100 children who were abducted from a Catholic school in central Nigeria last month have been freed, authorities say. Niger state’s police chief, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, and Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who is in charge of the school as the local leader of the Catholic community, both told the BBC that they had received…...
Lubinda is Zambian, Mwila must be ashamed for his racial discrimination
WE have found it hard to move passed the remarks made by former PF secretary general Davies Mwila who says that Mr Given Lubinda is a white man and cannot be President of Zambia. Those remarks are dangerously divisive. For a senior political figure who once worked closely with Mr Lubinda under two different administrations,…...
Govt spent K5.26b on debt in Nov
THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning says it released K15.56 billion to finance public service delivery in November. In a statement issued, Sunday, the Office of Treasury stated that out of the K15.56 billion, K2.43 billion was allocated to transfers, subsidies and social benefits, while K2.04 billion supported the implementation of government programmes and…...
We’ll not accept to be bribed by anyone – S/Province Commissioner
THIS time around we will not accept to be bribed by anyone, vows Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo. Speaking after inspecting a refrigerated truck bearing registration number AJF 1191 belonging to Ayman Trading Company of Kalomo, Namalongo said stock theft was a serious offence and warned all abattoirs and transporters to only slaughter…...
We don’t hate HH, we just want amendments done correctly-Fr Mapulanga
CARITAS Zambia Executive Director Fr Gabriel Mapulanga says the Catholic Church doesn’t hate President Hakainde Hichilema but wants the constitutional amendments to be done correctly. Speaking to News Diggers, Friday, Fr Mapulanga said President Hichilema should not connect the opposition to Bill 7 to hate, adding that they wanted what was best for the country…....
We’re potential criminals debating Bill 7-Chisanga
WE are potential criminals standing here debating Bill 7 following the commencement of contempt proceedings against the Attorney General and the Speaker says Lukashya PF member of parliament George Chisanga. Last week, Lusaka lawyer Celestine Mukandila and Munir Zulu commenced contempt of court proceedings against Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, Speaker Nelly Mutti and all MPs…...
Don’t form new alliances, join Tonse, Lubinda advises opposition
PF acting president Given Lubinda has urged other political parties not to form new alliances but instead join the Tonse Alliance. On Thursday, Oasis Forum Chairperson Beauty Katebe advised the opposition to unite and choose a leader, stating that having many candidates on the ballot would split their votes. On Friday a consortium of political…...
36 people have died from hippo attacks in 2025- Govt
THE Ministry of Tourism has disclosed that 36 people have died from hippo attacks in 2025. The Ministry says many of the deaths occurred when individuals deliberately provoked or approached wild animals. In a statement issued by the Ministry Public Relations Unit following a video which was circulating on social media in which children were…...
Haabazoka defends Kanona Power, “it’s not a crime for Zambians to do business”
ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says power trading is not a crime but a legitimate business opportunity for Zambians. In a statement, Sunday, Dr Haabazoka explained that power trade helps to provide grid stability, uses power efficiently, and reduces the burden of producing power by a single utility in the country. “I have been seeing on…...