We’ve learnt from PF, violence makes you lose power – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the UPND government will not follow the PF route of using violence, saying the vice makes a government lose power. She was responding to Kabwe Central UPND MP Chrizoster Halwindi, who, during the Vice-President’s Question Session yesterday, asked her to advise the country on unity despite the violence that the country…...
MoH records 569 cholera cases, 9 deaths
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says the country has recorded 569 cholera cases since the outbreak began, resulting in nine deaths. Dr Muchima also says cholera vaccines are in short supply globally, but government has requested 156,000 doses through the World Health Organisation to help manage and contain the outbreak. Rendering a ministerial statement in…...
Katotobwe, Chilufya MCC appointments will be resolved internally – PF
PF National Chairman Emmanuel Mpankata says the party is actively working to resolve the matter relating to the appointments of Dr Chitalu Chilufya and Chanda Katotobwe as Members of the Central Committee (MCC), internally. Recently, acting PF president Given Lubinda appointed Mansa PF MP and presidential aspirant Dr Chitalu Chilufya and PF presidential aspirant and…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 205 Saturday November 22nd, 2025
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Police nab 7 suspects who abducted Lubinda
By Elijah Mukombwe POLICE have arrested seven suspects in connection with the attack and abduction of PF acting president Given Lubinda. In a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the arrests were made after conducting an intelligence led operation. He said all the suspects arrested were Kabwe residents and were awaiting formal…...
Kalomo court interpreter gets 20 months for corruption
THE Kalomo Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced one of its interpreters to 20 months imprisonment with hard labour for corruption involving K10,000. According to a statement issued by the ACC Corporate Communications Unit, Friday, Principal Resident Magistrate Nthandose Chabala convicted Vernon Matente, aged 36. It was alleged that Matente solicited K10,000, of which he…...
Zesco deserves to compete among Africa’s best clubs – Siwale
ZESCO United head coach Emmanuel Siwale says the Ndola giants have earned the right to compete among Africa’s top clubs as they prepare to open their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage campaign against Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek. Speaking in an interview before the team’s departure for Egypt, Siwale expressed pride in his young squad, noting that their…...
BCM Open Chess Championship attracts over 200 competitors
THE highly anticipated BCM Open Chess Championship kicks off today with an impressive line-up of 210 registered participants representing eight countries across the region. The surge in entries has positioned this year’s event as one of the most competitive and diverse editions in recent years. The championship will be played under the Swiss eight-round format,…...
NAPSA Nkwazi face off in Midlands Derby
NAPSA Stars will be searching for redemption this afternoon as they take on a rejuvenated High Flying Nkwazi FC in a crucial Week 12 MTN Super League clash at the REIZ Arena in Lusaka. The Pensioners head into the derby eager to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Prison Leopards, a result that…...
CK11, Kalaba, Litana named Chipolopolo ambassadors
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has broadened the Chipolopolo technical set-up with the appointment of former national team icons Christopher Katongo, Rainford Kalaba, and Elijah Litana as official Chipolopolo ambassadors. According to a reliable source within FAZ, the trio who bring a wealth of experience from their illustrious careers have been incorporated into the…...