Court extends Emmanuel Mwamba’s bench warrant in assault case
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has once again extended the bench warrant issued against PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba in a case where he is accused of assaulting a police officer. In this matter, Mwamba is charged with one count of assault on a law enforcement officer. It is alleged that on June 14,…...
Siavonga woman dies in illegal gold mining accident
A 29-YEAR-OLD woman of Siavonga District has died after a riverbank collapsed on her while she was engaging in illegal gold mining at Lusitu River. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka identified the deceased as Lorraine Ngezi, stating that she sustained bruises and suspected broken ribs due to the accident. “On…...
Only 57% of the debt has been restructured, claims Sensio
FORMER Kasenengwa member of parliament Sensio Banda is claiming that only 57 percent of the country’s debt has been restructured. Banda argues that the assertion by government that 94 percent of the debt has been restructured is flawed. On Monday, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said 94 percent of Zambia’s debt had…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2114 Wednesday October 29, 2025
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Police nab 74 Kapasa Makasa University students over riots
POLICE have detained 74 students of Kapasa Makasa University for rioting on Monday after management introduced a new policy in the grading system. According to police, the students rioted after they disagreed with the university management’s introduction of a degree classification based on the overall Grade Point Average (GPA). In a statement, Tuesday, Police Public…...
Keith toasts WAFCON qualification
FAZ president Keith Mweemba says the Copper Queens should aim to win the WAFCON in 2026. Speaking to the Copper Queens who sealed qualification for the 2026 Morocco Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after thrashing Namibia 3-0 in the return leg, Mweemba said the team should not be satisfied with mere qualification. “The coach,…...
MPs downplaying CDF are useless – Nzovu
MEMBERS of Parliament who say CDF is useless are the ones who are useless, says Nangoma UPND MP Collins Nzovu. In an interview, Monday, Nzovu, who is also Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, said opposition MPs who were not utilising CDF would lose the 2026 elections. “People who say, and in fact my fellow…...
ZPPA suspends three companies for one year
THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) says it conducted 12 investigations on various procurement matters, stating that eight investigations were concluded while four were ongoing as of 30th September 2025. ZPPA Director General Gloria Ngoma has revealed that following the investigations, the Authority suspended Water Flow Drilling and Exploration Limited for one year for failing…...
94% of debt has been restructured, we’re just waiting for legal documentation – Govt
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says 94 percent of Zambia’s debt has been restructured. Dr Musokotwane notes that all the negotiations have been undertaken and agreed upon; therefore, all government is waiting for is a legal document. Addressing the media, Monday, Dr Musokotwane emphasised that as opposed to sentiments, 94 percent of the debt had…...
Most presidential aspirants just want to become rich – Mbula
FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet Leslie Mbula says most people aspiring to stand for president next year are only doing so to make money, stating that they see it as the easiest way to become rich. In an interview, Saturday, Mbula said only a few presidential aspirants wanted to serve the people, while most were…...