SMEs going through 1yr vetting process to access empowerment funds – PS
MINISTRY of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Permanent Secretary Subeta Mutelo says the Ministry has placed a strong vetting process for empowerment applications, stating that SMEs wait for over a year to access funds. Recently, the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development disclosed that it was struggling with empowerment loan recovery with over K1.2…...
KB blasts upcoming artistes for poor etiquette
Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) vice president and record producer Yahya Kaba, popularly known as KB, has criticised upcoming artistes for their lack of professional etiquette, particularly their habit of making unnecessary calls at awkward hours. Speaking during a Facebook live session, KB said young artistes often ignore basic communication protocols, with some calling him…...
Modecaii to perform in Moscow on October 24
Modecaii will be performing live in Moscow on October 24, 2025, at the Independence Party and Awards Night. The event will be one of the biggest shows in his career as he takes his music to an international stage. In an interview, Modecaii said performing in Russia feels like a prayer answered. For years, he…...
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‘Why Me’ in court for hate speech
FRANCIS Kapwepwe, popularly known as ‘Why Me’ has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court in a matter where he is charged with two counts of hate speech and expressing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of race, tribe, place of origin or colour. In the first and second counts, Kapwepwe is charged with hate…...
Dolika Banda to challenge HH in 2026
FORMER late president Rupiah Banda’s niece Dolika Banda is set to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2026 general elections, reliable family sources have told News Diggers. And Banda says Zambia needs a governance structure that is accountable to actual results. President Hichilema appointed Banda to head the ZCCM-IH in December 2021, becoming the first…...
Youths are among the most vulnerable groups to corruption – ACC
ANTI-Corruption Commission Director General Daphne Chabu says leaders should exist at the principled level of the moral development stage, where matters of public interest are more paramount than self-indulgence. And Chabu says the National Policy on Anti-Corruption recognises that youths are among the most vulnerable groups to corruption. Speaking during a Training Workshop on a…...
Chipolopolo exit CHAN with 3 losses
ZAMBIA’S campaign at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 has come to a premature end after the Chipolopolo suffered a 3-1 defeat to defending champions Morocco in a Group A clash at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. The loss marked Zambia’s third consecutive defeat, following earlier setbacks against Congo DR and Angola,…...
Govt must probe ZAMMSA’s decision to dispose K129m worth expired drugs – CAAC
COMUNITY Action Against Corruption (CAAC) says it expected government to probe the process which led to ZAMMASA’s decision to dispose of expired drugs worth K129 million. Meanwhile, former health minister Dr Brian Chituwo says Zambia should not be used as a dumpsite for donated medicine and medical supplies with a short shelf life. Commenting on…...
HRC condemns arbitrary arrest of 9-month pregnant woman
THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) has condemned the arrest of a nine-month pregnant woman, after police officers stormed into her house around 01:00 hours on July 24. In a statement, Thursday, HRC Human Rights Advocacy Manager Simon Mulumbi explained that the police officers picked up Yvonne Simpamba from her home, after failing to find her…...