Govt introduces Cyber Security, Crimes Bills to Parley after cabinet approval

THE Cyber Security Bill of 2024 and Cyber Crimes Bill of 2024 were on Friday introduced to Parliament after cabinet’s approval. Presenting the Cyber Security Bill in the National Assembly, Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati said the bill would provide cyber security in the country. “I beg to introduce the bill entitled the Cyber…...
Steve Nyirenda’s ex-wife asks court to dismiss Komboni Radio shares case

MUVI Television proprietor Stephen Nyirenda’s ex-wife, Lesa Kasoma, has asked the High Court to dismiss the matter in which he is seeking an order for specific performance to compel her to transfer 60 percent of shares in Komboni Radio to him. In this matter, Nyirenda wants an order for Kasoma, who is Komboni Radio director,…...
Remain loyal to govt, IG urges his officers

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has urged the police to remain loyal to government and to avoid any form of partisanship that could compromise their integrity. In his speech during the Zambia Police Airport Police Division Annual Ball, Friday, Musamba noted that crime statistics from the division had shown a significant reduction due to…...
Others promised, us we’ve done it, govt brags after launching free public Wi-Fi

OTHERS said ‘we’ll bring free Wi-Fi’, but we have done it, bragged Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Nicholas Phiri while launching the Zamfree Public Wi-Fi at Intercity Bus Terminus in Lusaka on Friday. As this initiative was being launched at Intercity, it was simultaneously launched at Kapiri Mposhi…...
2 children die after being struck by lightning

POLICE have disclosed that two children died in Chief Moyo’s area, Pemba District, after lightning struck their house. Police say after the incident, the children were placed in a Toyota Hilux driven by the headteacher at their school, with the view of reporting the matter to Pemba Police. However, the vehicle was involved in an…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 104 Sunday December 1, 2024

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Speeding truck crashes into toll gate booth, injures toll collector

POLICE are holding a 49-year-old truck driver after he lost control of his truck, which was carrying fertiliser bags, due to excessive speed and crashed into a booth at the George Kunda Toll Gate in Mkushi District. In a statement, Saturday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Dimas Yombwe, who was inside the booth at the…...
Zambia’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS: “On the Road to Zero Infections by 2030″

On December 1st, 2024, the world will celebrate World AIDS Day, an annual event that highlights the ongoing battle against HIV-related stigma and honors those we’ve lost. It is a time to reflect on progress while raising awareness of the challenges that lie ahead in our goal to end AIDS by 2030. Remember, even if […]
Barbra in line for FIFA the Best award

COPPER Queens striker Barbra Banda could be named the best woman footballer of 2024 by world football governing body FIFA following her nomination for the Best FIFA Awards. Banda’s exploits for club and country between August 2023 and August 2024 has earned her a nomination among the 16 players shortlisted by FIFA. This year alone,…...
Zesco hosts Kabwe Warriors

KABWE Warriors have made a short trip to Ndola with the aim of disposing Zesco United at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. This is one of three matches that have been lined up today. In Kitwe, Nkana have a date against Green Buffaloes while Napsa Stars take on FC MUZA. The rest of the matches will be…...