We want to integrate mental health education into schools, workplaces – Govt
HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima says government is working to integrate mental health education into schools and workplaces to ensure that everyone has the knowledge and resources needed to maintain their mental well-being. In a speech read on his behalf by Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Lishimpi during the 6th Mental Health…...
Munaile admits owing ZANACO over K400,000
FORMER Malole Independent MP Emmanuel Munaile has admitted before the High Court that he owes the Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) K423,419.45 as the outstanding balance on a personal loan. Munaile has requested to pay the outstanding loan balance in installments. In this matter, ZANACO has sued Munaile, seeking the payment of K423,419.45, being the…...
Kenya-Zambia flight issues resolved, Zambia Airways will fly into Kenya – Govt
MINISTER of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali says the issues that could have led to the possible suspension of Kenya Airways flights into Lusaka effective Tuesday, October 8, 2024, have been resolved. In a letter dated October 2, 2024, addressed to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Zambian Civil Aviation Authority Director General Derrick Luembe informed…...
UPND using police to suppress opposing views – Sensio
FORMER Kasenengwa MP Sensio Banda says the UPND government, under President Hakainde Hichilema, depends on the police to suppress the opposition under the guise of safeguarding national security. Banda adds that relying on the police to quash dissenting views will ultimately lead to the UPND’s downfall. In a statement, Saturday, Banda said using authoritarian tactics…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 088 Sunday October 6, 2024
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Police confirm detention of Kelvin Sampa, 2 others for $80,000 fraud
POLICE Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga has confirmed that UPND member Kelvin Sampa and two others have been detained for obtaining $80,000 by false pretences. Hamoonga says a search of Sampa’s vehicle also revealed a safe containing 49 fake $100 notes and paper cuttings. On Friday, News Diggers reported that police in Lusaka had detained…...
Police search Nakonde MP’s residence
POLICE this morning conducted a search at the residence of Nakonde PF MP Lukas Simumba in Nakonde as part of an ongoing investigation. In a statement, Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga stated that the search was conducted in accordance with the law. “The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public that a…...
King Illest explains ‘withdrawal’ from Kwacha Awards
Hip Hop artiste King Illest has made it clear that he is not withdrawing from the Kwacha Music Awards altogether, rather, he has just decided to withdraw from this year’s nominated category. He explained that if he had been nominated in any other category, he would have stood by it and rallied his fans to…...
I’ve never known how it feels like to be pregnant – Judy Yo
Weight gain or loss is a sensitive topic that many women grapple with, and being mocked for it can sting deeply. While some might brush it off as a compliment, for others, it feels like an unwanted jab. Artiste Judy Yo knows this struggle all too well. After sharing a photo where she looked noticeably…...
October month of global cybersecurity awareness; why it’s important for Zambia
The world celebrates cybersecurity awareness month, celebrated every year in the month of October, this is an important campaign created to raise awareness about securing digital systems and keeping sensitive information protected from cyber threats. In a time of digital transformation, cybersecurity is a related issue to tech companies but this should be an agenda […]
