Farmers happy to receive inputs on time – Minister
AGRICULTURE Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri says farmers are happy because they are getting their farming inputs on time, stating that at least 500,000 have redeemed their inputs. In an interview, Tuesday, Phiri said the Ministry of Finance made funding available for farming inputs. “Overall, we are extremely safe because it is not government now that…...
BoZ reduces MPR by 25 basis points
THE Bank of Zambia has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 14.25 percent. The Central Bank has revealed that Zambia increased its international reserves to $5.2 billion at the end of September, equivalent to 5.2 months of import cover, from $4.7 billion, equivalent to 4.7 months of import cover at end…...
In Zambia, we don’t reject leaders using stones and fire, we wait for the ballot
WHILE the anger of the Chingola youths may be understandable, their actions are inexcusable. Violence of whatever form must never be tolerated. Countries that have fallen into civil war often started with small, disproportionate displays of displeasure. What began as public frustration evolved into lawlessness, and before long, into chaos. Zambia must not walk that…...
We’ll unleash cadres on criminals who want to kill HH – UPND MP
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda has condemned the violence that took place in Chingola on Saturday, stressing that violence will never be a solution. Meanwhile, Bweengwa UPND MP Kasauta Michelo says the UPND are ready to protect President Hakainde Hichilema and will unleash cadres on criminals who want to kill him. Speaking at a press…...
None of the PF presidential candidates can match HH’s calibre – Milupi
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says all PF presidential candidates lack the calibre to run the country the way President Hakainde Hichilema has in the last four years. Several PF senior members, including Brian Mundubile, Given Lubinda, Makebi Zulu, Miles Sampa, Mutotwe Kafwaya, Greyford Monde, Emmanuel Mwamba and Chanda Katotobwe, among others, have expressed interest…...
Zesco has lost K130m to vandalism in 4 years – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says the country has recorded over 7,000 cases of vandalism of Zesco infrastructure in the last four years, resulting in a loss of about K130 million. Chikote says as part of long-term measures, government is amending laws to introduce stiffer penalties for vandalism, including making such cases non-bailable. Responding to a…...
DEC nabs 6 cannabis growers
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested and charged six individuals with illicit cultivation of over 900 kgs of fresh cannabis plants. In a statement, Wednesday, DEC Deputy Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere said the six were apprehended during joint operations conducted in Western and Luapula provinces. “Following a joint operation conducted in Mambalakata Village…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2125 Thursday November 13th, 2025
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HH to visit Zimbabwe
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will travel to Zimbabwe for a state visit on November 14, 2025, at the invitation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. In a statement, Wednesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe stated that during the visit, President Hichilema and President Mnangagwa would co-chair…...
Temporary fuel shortage due to logistical challenges – Govt
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has attributed the temporary fuel supply disruptions to logistical challenges. Chikote has further dismissed allegations that the shortage is due to depleted fuel reserves, stating that government has put in place short and long-term measures to address the problems and prevent their recurrence. Consumers have raised concerns about fuel shortages for…...