It’s too early to call for an extension on the voter registration period – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it is too early for stakeholders to call for an extension on the voter registration period. Various stakeholders have called on ECZ to extend the voter registration period, with the latest being Movement for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa, who said the current exercise must allow eligible…...
Govt has released K40m to tackle floods in Lusaka – Pollen
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Administration, Dr Gabriel Pollen, says government has released about K40 million to mitigate the flooding challenges in Lusaka. Speaking on Hot FM’s Breakfast Show on Monday, Dr Pollen said government was steadily mobilising resources to address flooding and other urban management challenges in the capital…....
Govt outlines terms of reference for Technical Committee on constitution amendments
SECRETARY to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says the Technical Committee on Constitutional Amendments will receive submissions of provisions relating to the electoral process and the electoral system. Kangwa adds that the Committee will also receive submissions on delimitation as well as on the filing in of fresh nominations after the resignation of a candidate in any…...
Chipata residents say I’d make a good leader – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile says residents of Chipata have described him as a potential leader because of his courage in addressing their concerns and his consistent representation of citizens in Parliament. Meanwhile, Mundubile says his visit to Chipata was aimed at promoting voter registration and encouraging villagers to register despite various challenges…....
Nakacinda fails to commence defence due to illness
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has failed to open his defence before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court in a case where he is accused of expressing or showing hatred, ridicule, or contempt for persons based on tribe, race, place of origin, or colour. Nakacinda is charged with one count of expressing or showing…...
Monze man hacks girlfriend, 19, to death
A 19-YEAR-OLD woman of Monze District has died after being allegedly hacked several times on the head with a sharp instrument by her 21-year-old boyfriend who later took poison in an attempt to end his life. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka named the deceased as Nchimunya Makala of Njola Mwanza…...
Haabazoka rates UPND’s fiscal discipline 9.2 out of 10
ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says Zambia is the only country where almost everyone wants to become president. Meanwhile, Dr Haabazoka has rated the UPND government’s fiscal discipline at 9.2 out of 10, commending it for maintaining control over public spending. Speaking on Diamond TV’s Breakfast show on Monday, Dr Haabazoka questioned why many Zambians are…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2108 Tuesday October 21, 2025
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ACC nabs Chirundu Local Court registrar for theft
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Chirundu has arrested a Court Registrar at Sikoongo Local Court for theft involving K31,000. In a statement, ACC Senior Corporate Communications Officer Dr Dorothy Mzumara revealed that Million Nkhata, 45, unlawfully took K31,000 belonging to a plaintiff after the defendant handed over the money to him following a court settlement…...
Zambia’s Mining Industry Policy Reforms: Perspectives from CTPD
Introduction A review of the past five years from 2021-2025, shows significant changes in Zambia’s mining industry policies. Various policy reforms were introduced that have seen the revival of the mining sector against the exponential growth in demand for critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, nickel, lithium, manganese and rare earths. Between 2022 and 2024, […]