News Diggers Epaper Edition 2120 Thursday November 6, 2025
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Aspirations
Winnie always knew she was destined for big things. As a member of the drama club in high school, she enjoyed acting and singing, and she felt she was destined for more. It did not come as a shock to her family when she became a backup vocalist immediately after Grade 12 for a prominent […]
From Fragmentation to Integration: Making ESG Work for Zambia’s Sustainable Development-Part 1
Introduction Given Zambia’s reliance on large-scale investments particularly in mining, agribusiness and infrastructure and its with international finance, there is need to strengthen the incorporation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in these projects. ESG factors now shape how capital is allocated and how projects are governed globally. This piece discusses their relevance to […]
Junior Chipolopolo come from behind to stun Indonesia at U17 World Cup
THE Zambia U17 national football team has made history after rallying from behind to claim its first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup victory, beating Indonesia 3-1 in a thrilling Group H encounter played at the Aspire Sports Complex in Doha, Qatar. Man-of-the-match Abel Nyirongo was the star of the show, scoring a stunning two-minute brace before…...
HH has displayed double standards by attending Samia’s Inauguration – Kalaba
FORMER Foreign Affairs minister Harry Kalaba says President Hakainde Hichilema displayed double standards by attending Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s inauguration. Kalaba, who is also Citizens First president, said the President declined attending Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration, citing unfair elections, but attended Hassan’s inauguration, where key opposition leaders were barred from participating in the…...
Cost of living in Lsk reduces by K455.37
THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has reduced by K455.37, now standing at K10,834.61, according to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection’s (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB). In a statement Tuesday, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Officer Lukwesa Musonda attributed the reduction to a drop in the…...
CAF draws balanced – Zambia’s Envoys
ZAMBIA’S CAF Inter-club championship envoys Power Dynamos and Zesco United have both expressed confidence and optimism following Monday’s CAF interclub draws held in Johannesburg, South Africa, which officially set the stage for the group stages of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. Power Dynamos, who are competing in the CAF Champions League…...
We collect about K20m every month in loan recoveries – HELSB
THE Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has disclosed that it currently collects, on average, K20 million every month in student loan recoveries, out of the K5 billion that is due. And HELSB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr John Machayi says the board is currently sponsoring 44,000 students across nine public universities. Speaking on…...
ZICTA demands improvements from mobile service providers
ZICTA has directed Infratel and IHS Towers to present tangible, realistic, and time-bound measures to ensure that all communication towers are adequately provided with redundancy measures to enhance network resilience within 21 days. Addressing the media, Tuesday, ZICTA Director General Collins Mbulo said the persistent deterioration in the quality of electronic communication services was not…...
Rising domestic debt worrying – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the rate at which domestic debt is rising compared to external debt is worrying. Dr Haabazoka has urged government to forego certain projects when it feels there are no resources. On Friday last week, government disclosed that domestic debt rose to K242 billion at the end of August 2025, up…...