Power slaughters Buffaloes, Nchanga over Eagles
DEFENDING champions Power Dynamos have gotten their MTN Super League title defence off to a flying start as they came from behind to seal a thrilling 2-1 victory over Green Buffaloes in a Week Two fixture at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka. As the visitors, Power Dynamos were forced to dig deep after Green Buffaloes…...
When you reach a certain level, shoes and suits are not a priority – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his son, Habwela has not joined the military to get a salary but for discipline. And the President has warned that there should be no foreigners in artisanal mines as those pits are for Zambians. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says when one reaches a certain level of hard work, shoes and suits…...
HH sounds apologetic than authoritative on mine spillage, pollution (Part 1)
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has acknowledged that there is a problem with Chinese investors in our mining industry, but surprisingly, his pronouncement on the Sino-metals mine spillage and the general pollution of water bodies seems more apologetic than assertive. In one breath he sounds to be acknowledging that the damage caused by the now infamous spillage…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2067 Monday August 25, 2025
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First Lady must speak out against defilement – Sista D
Defilement and other forms of sexual abuse are among the most heinous crimes in society, with children and women bearing the brunt. Men, who are supposed to protect their families, have in many cases become the perpetrators. Despite repeated calls for stiffer punishment from organisations such as NGOCC and leaders like Justice Minister Princess Kasune…...
Nigerian adventurer on mission to set world record shares his Zambian experience
ILERIOLUWA Babalobi, a Nigerian adventurer, is on a mission to become the first African to visit every country on the continent using only public transportation, a feat he hopes will earn him a Guinness World Record. Since setting off in May last year, he has already travelled through 22 countries, including Zambia, despite visa hurdles,…...
Women should be looked at as partners in development, not sexual objects – Katebe
SOME men in positions of power believe they can use their influence to demand sexual favours from women seeking opportunities. As a result, many qualified and experienced women are denied jobs or appointments simply because they refuse to give in to such advances. According to Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Chairperson Beauty Katebe, this…...
ZPL, Topstar ink $5m broadcasting deal
IN a major boost for Zambian football, the Zambia Premier League (ZPL) has secured a groundbreaking five-year broadcasting deal with TopStar Communications Limited, valued at USD $1 million per season. The deal, which also includes K960,000 in sponsorship for the ZPL Annual Awards, was confirmed yesterday in a statement issued by ZPL Head of Communications…...
Let’s deal with mine pollution without geopolitics, we are not against Beijing – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says mining pollution must be dealt with definitively without geopolitics. President Hichilema adds that investors in the mining sector must conduct operations legally and safely. Speaking when he arrived on the Copperbelt yesterday, President Hichilema said Zambia was too small to be involved in geopolitical wars, adding that it was not against…...
I don’t know anyone who’s run mad because of weed, DEC unfairly targets reggae – Maiko Zulu
In 2001, Maiko Zulu made history as the first and only Zambian artiste to win a Kora All Africa Music Award, known as the African Grammys, when he was crowned Best Male Reggae Artiste on the continent. His golden trophy now rests at the Livingstone Museum, where it has stood since 2012, an achievement that…...