Mwila survives road accident
POLICE in Lusaka have recorded a damage-only road traffic accident involving former PF Secretary General Davies Mwila. According to a statement issued by Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Monday, the accident occurred when the driver of a Toyota Wish cut in front of Mwila’s Toyota Land Cruiser, which had the right of way. “Manda Hill Police…...
Zesco reduces power supply to 3 hours
ZESCO has announced a reduction of power supply hours for residential areas from four to three hours, attributing this to a severely constrained power generation situation. Low-income areas will continue to receive more hours of supply, from 07:00 hours to 22:00 hours, according to the new schedule. In a statement, Monday, Zesco stated that an…...
Matero Magic defeat Bravehearts
ZAMBIAN basketball champions Matero Magic on Saturday thrilled a packed Nasdec Arena as they sealed their spot in the 2026 Road to BAL Elite 16 with a commanding 74–59 victory over Malawi’s Bravehearts in their final Division East Group E clash. Heading into the decisive encounter, both sides were tied at two wins apiece, but…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2117 Monday November 3, 2025
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We’ll fully support the new Chipolopolo coach- Nkandu
GOVERNMENT has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fully support whoever is appointed as the new head coach of the Zambia national football team, whether local or an expatriate. Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu said government remains dedicated to the long-term rebuilding process of the national team, emphasizing that stability and development are…...
UNIP, MMD, PF should share blame for load shedding – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says UPND should not be blamed for the current load shedding, arguing that UNIP, MMD and PF should shoulder some of the blame. She adds that UPND could have done better if it had found a better power generation base from the previous governments. The Vice-President was responding to a question by…...
Police identify Zambian businesswoman killed in Malawi
THE Zambia Police Service has identified the Zambian businesswoman who was tragically killed in Malawi where she had gone to order beans as Agness Bwalya of unknown abode. Reports from close sources in Malawi had earlier indicated that two Zambian businesswomen were attacked by the person who had hosted them, leaving one of them dead…...
SP Copperbelt youth chair resigns
SOCIALIST Party Copperbelt Provincial Youth Chairperson Warren Mulenga has resigned. Mulenga says there are growing injustices in the party such as the unceremonious dropping of Mobilisation Secretary Kelvin Kaunda based on fake Facebook stories, without any proper investigation. In a letter dated November 2, 2025, Mulenga resigned from his position, stating that the leadership had…...
Lack of Constitutional Reform Act exposes amendment process to executive control – Mehluli
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer Mehluli Batakathi says the absence of a dedicated legal framework to guide and protect the constitutional amendment process leaves it vulnerable to executive dominance. Batakathi argues that relying on the Technical Committee appointed by the President for constitutional reform is a weak foundation as the committee may operate more like a department of…...
Kaputa hosts talent identification boxing tournament
THE Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, in partnership with Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP), yesterday hosted a boxing talent identification tournament in Kaputa District aimed at scouting and nurturing promising young boxers from the area. The event attracted dozens of aspiring athletes, both male and female, who took to the ring to demonstrate their…...