News Diggers! Weekend Edition 199 Saturday November 1, 2025
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ERB reduces fuel prices for Nov
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 by K1.61, K0.85, K1.52 and K2.27, respectively. The Board attributed the reduction in the pump prices to the appreciation of the Kwacha against the US dollar and relative stability in the international oil prices. In a…...
Court acquits Munir in hate speech case
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted Munir Zulu in a matter where he was charged with expressing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of race. It was alleged that Zulu, on March 28, 2023, in Lusaka, did utter words to the effect that, “I am a villager from Lumezi, but I can tell you…...
Qualification for MPs, councillors should be raised to graduate level – Siliya
FORMER information and broadcasting services minister Dora Siliya is suggesting that the minimum qualification for members of parliament and councillors should be raised from Grade 12 to a graduate level. Meanwhile, Siliya says society is still misogynistic, as men believe they can still belittle women. Speaking when she appeared on Diamond TV, Wednesday, Siliya said…...
Inflation drops to 11.9%
THE annual inflation has continued to drop in October 2025, falling to 11.9 percent from 12.3 percent in September. Speaking during this month’s bulletin, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the reduction was attributed to price movements in both food and non-food items. “Annual inflation for October 2025 slowed down to…...
My job is to help HH, UPND retain power next year – Musokotwane
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says his job is to help President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND retain power next year. Dr Musokotwane adds that there would be no need for the UPND to panic and overspend ahead of next year’s elections because they have already done the job. He further notes that had there…...
Mumbi hails morale-boosting win over Zesco United
NAPSA Stars head coach Sipho Mumbi has hailed his side’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zesco United as a massive morale booster. Mumbi described the victory as a turning point for NAPSA Stars in their campaign after a difficult start to the MTN Super League season. A solitary first-half strike from Christopher Bwalya at Woodlands Stadium…...
High Court orders ‘Fimba Upoke’ to apologise to Findlay over drug trafficking allegations
THE Lusaka High Court has entered a default judgment in favour of Lusaka businessman Harry Findlay in a matter in which he sued UPND member Frank Zimba, popularly known as ‘Fimba Upoke’, for libel and slander. High Court Judge Gaudentia Salasini has ordered Zimba to render a public media apology to Findlay, retracting the publications…...
Any leader working alone will soon realise it’s better to unite – Sikota
UNITED Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says opposition leaders who are working in isolation will eventually realise that they will not achieve their desired goals while working alone. Lusaka lawyer Makebi Zulu recently urged all opposition political party leaders to unite for the purpose of serving the country. In an interview, Monday, Sikota said…...
Speaking for Lungu’s family has made Makebi think he’s popular – Chipoka
COMMERCE Minister Chipoka Mulenga says Makebi Zulu thinks he is popular because he has been making headlines for issuing statements on behalf of Edgar Lungu’s family. Meanwhile, Mulenga says government has not stopped power exports to Namibia because doing so would damage the neighbouring country’s electricity infrastructure. Speaking when he appeared on Millennium TV’s The…...