In other words, the President is suggesting that he personally prosecuted Malanji
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he played a critical role in the criminal investigation involving former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji, who is currently serving a prison sentence for abuse of office. The Head of State says he was personally involved in the mobilisation of witnesses from foreign countries who testified against the convict. Speaking when…...
CSOs demand update on Kafue River pollution
A CONSORTIUM of civil society organisations has demanded an update from government regarding the Kafue River pollution. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the CSOs, the Zambia Environmental Justice Coalition (ZEJC) urged government to provide a comprehensive ministerial update on the status of the Kafue River pollution investigations, including sources of…...
Police nab 3 Chinese nationals, Zambian for theft of copper in transit
POLICE on the Copperbelt have arrested three Chinese nationals and a Zambian security guard in connection with the theft of 470 plates of copper cathodes traced to Blackswan Limited Mining Company in Kalulushi. According to sources, the suspects hijacked a truck ferrying copper and diverted it to a private property, prompting the owners to place…...
Govt will ensure legal reforms are anchored on public participation – Kasune
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune says government is committed to ensuring a sound legal system anchored on public participation. And Kasune, who is also Keembe UPND member of parliament, says she is really hopeful and prayerful that she will go unopposed in 2026. Meanwhile, Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) Chairperson Justice Ruth Chibbabbuka says the Commission…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2105 Thursday October 16, 2025
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Police nab Chinese national for indecent assault
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested a 47-year-old Chinese national and CEO of Runkai Investment in Makeni, for allegedly indecently assaulting a female employee at his residence. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga confirmed the arrest, following a report by Grace Nanyiza, 21, who was allegedly indecently assaulted by her employer. “The Zambia…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2104 Wednesday October 15, 2025
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PF must consult both Sata and Lungu families on succession – Malama
PF senior member Mwimba Malama says the confusion in the Patriotic Front is being caused by new members who joined the party without understanding its history or respecting its founding members. Meanwhile, Malama says if the PF wants to inform the Lungu family about its succession matters, they must also consult the Sata family, as…...
I don’t have time to discuss the women Mposha is sleeping with, my interest is development – Sipalo
MUNALI aspiring MP Thomas Sipalo says he does not have time to discuss the women that Mike Mposha is sleeping with, as his interest is development in the constituency, not personal matters. Sipalo, also known as Difikoti, says he is confident that he will win the Munali seat next year because Mposha has failed to…...
TIZ concerned over lack of public awareness on voter registration
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) says it is concerned about the limited public awareness surrounding the current voter registration exercise and is urging the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to intensify public sensitisation campaigns. TIZ has also urged the Commission to reassess and extend the registration period to accommodate potential delays, as the one-month period to…...