Submit objections to Bill 7 clause by clause, State House challenges opposition
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has advised opposition political parties that are against Bill 7 to submit their objections, clause by clause, by December 7. On Tuesday, 12 opposition political parties, including, PF, UNIP, Citizens First, New Heritage and Socialist, formally wrote and delivered a letter to State House, asking President Hakainde Hichilema…...
Mbabala teen dies while watching movie
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy in Mbabala has died after collapsing while watching a movie on his mobile phone. Police have revealed that the deceased was at home watching a movie on a smartphone with his grandmother and uncle, and shortly afterwards, he screamed as if startled and then suddenly collapsed. Meanwhile, an eight-year-old boy has died…...
Mwila bitter after being removed from Central Committee, he thought he’s untouchable – PF
DAVIES Mwila is the least qualified person to speak about PF; he is bitter and frustrated after being removed from the Central Committee, charges PF acting National Chairperson Jean Kapata. Meanwhile, PF faction Deputy Secretary General Celestine Mukandila says Mwila should just go and rest because the party lost the 2021 elections because of him…....
Munir, Mukandila launch contempt proceedings against govt, Parliament over Bill 7
LUSAKA Lawyer Celestine Mukandila and Munir Zulu have commenced contempt of court proceedings against Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, Speaker Nelly Mutti and all MPs for presiding over and participating in Bill 7 proceedings, which the Constitutional Court ruled to be unconstitutional. Others cited include Minister of Justice Princess Kasune, First Deputy Speaker Attractor Malungo Chisangano,…...
ZRA signs Yaounde declaration to combat international tax evasion
ZAMBIA has become a signatory to the Global Forum’s Yaounde Declaration on International Tax Co-operation and the fight against Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Africa. The declaration represents the country’s commitment to closely collaborate with other African countries in the fight against cross-border tax evasion and IFFs. In a statement issued by ZRA, Thursday, it…...
Delimitation must happen before April 29 – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the delimitation of constituencies must be done before April 29, 2026, as it cannot take place after the voter register has been certified. Furthermore, the ECZ says it wants Article 52(6) of the Constitution to be amended so that elections can proceed if a candidate resigns or is…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2141 Friday December 5th, 2025
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Police nab 3 suspects for murder of Chinese couple
POLICE have arrested three suspects in the matter in which a Chinese couple was murdered and robbed at their home in Lusaka. The incident is believed to have occurred between 18:30 hours on December 3, 2025 and 05:30 hours on December 4, 2025. In a statement, Thursday, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi disclosed that the couple,…...
With TAZARA concession, we are gaining not losing – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the country is gaining more from the TAZARA concession, unlike speculation that it is losing out. Speaking during a debate on the Income Tax amendment Bill No. 2 of 2025 in the National Assembly, Tuesday, Dr Musokotwane said government would be getting tax revenues and concession…...
Copper Queens will be paid – Nkandu
MINISTER of Sport, Youth and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the Copper Queens receive all outstanding payments owed to them for qualifying for the 2026 WAFCON. In an interview, the Minister described as unfortunate the recent boycott by the Copper Queens, who refused to train during the Three Nations…...