High cases of unlawful detention worrying – HRC
THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) has expressed concern over the high cases of unlawful detention of suspects, stating that 150 out of the 193 cases it reviewed this week involved unlawful detention. Speaking at a media briefing, Friday, HRC Chairperson Dr Pamela Sambo said according to Section 33 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, suspects…...
You’ll start seeing results of energy projects in 2026 – Chikote
I WANT to remind Zambians that as we start seeing results [of the ongoing energy projects] in 2026, it won’t be about the election, it’s a plan we’ve been implementing, says Energy Minister Makozo Chikote. And Zesco Managing Director Eng Justin Loongo says the additional 100 megawatts of solar power project at Kafue Gorge will…...
Parliament has its own powers, we don’t need any interference from anybody – Speaker
DEPUTY Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano says despite Bill 7 being challenged in court, Parliament remains guided by its Standing Orders and requires no interference from external authorities in its proceedings. Her response followed a point of order from Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu, who questioned whether political leaders…...
ConCourt refuses to halt Speaker’s decision declaring Chawama seat vacant
THE Constitutional Court has refused to halt Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti’s decision to declare the Chawama parliamentary seat vacant. On Monday, Constitutional lawyer Tresford Chali dragged Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha to the Constitutional Court, seeking an order to declare null and void Mutti’s decision to declare Tasila Lungu’s seat vacant. Chali was…...
Court jails Mazabuka family members for murder, arson
THE Livingstone High Court has convicted four Mazabuka family members of murder and jailed two other siblings for arson. Appearing before Livingstone High Court Judge-in-Charge Catherine Mulenga Lombe were Doctor Chikumbe (A1), Julu Malambo (A3), Bulongo Malambo (A4), Richard Malambo (A6), Esnart Ntumba Malambo (A8), and Oven Malambo (A9), all from one family, who were…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 209 Saturday December 6th, 2025
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10 rob Mount Meru filling station, steal over K59,000
POLICE are investigating an aggravated robbery case at Munali Mount Meru filling station after two female attendants were attacked and over K50,000 in cash was stolen. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi says 10 male suspects, armed with iron bars and a pistol, attacked the attendants, tied them up, and escaped with phones and K59,245 in company…...
FAZ must pay players timely, reasonably, to save Zambia’s football
ZAMBIAN football has long been characterised by poor wages, inconsistent contracts, and the late or even complete non-payment of allowances. This chronic problem has repeatedly created standoffs between players and the clubs they represent. Even the national teams, which should set the standard for professionalism and accountability, have not been spared. The latest example is…...
We can have faith in ECZ if commissioners have no political affiliations – Makebi
PF presidential aspirant Makebi Zulu says the opposition can only have faith in the ECZ if its commissioners are not known UPND cadres with bias towards the ruling party. On Tuesday, ECZ Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi wondered why people were worried that the commission would rig elections when all past commissions where the opposition emerged victorious…...
Unite, pick one leader, Oasis Forum tells opposition
OASIS Forum Chairperson Beauty Katebe has urged the opposition to choose a leader whom they will all support, stating that having many candidates on the ballot will split their votes. Meanwhile, PF acting president Given Lubinda says many stakeholders would have been satisfied with the Constitution amendment process had the correct procedure been followed. Speaking…...