We’ve made significant progress in expanding energy access – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says government, under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, has made significant progress in expanding energy access since 2021. Chikote notes that the national electricity access rate has increased from 34 percent to 54 percent. In a statement issued on Monday, Chikote, who launched the 2025 Energy Week said government was focused on…...
We should learn from HH’s lifestyle, rich but humble – Kang’ombe
SESHEKE UPND MP Romeo Kang’ombe has advised Zambians to learn from President Hakainde Hichilema’s humbleness and discipline despite being a millionaire at a young age. In a Facebook post made on the UPND page, Monday, Kang’ombe said President Hichilema could have chosen a lavish lifestyle and driven expensive cars, but he chose a humble path…....
Diggers’ documentary shouldn’t be viewed as an attack on Chinese investment – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says it will be an act of injustice if the News Diggers’ documentary about Chinese investment in Zambia is narrowly viewed as an attack on China or its people. Lifuka adds that all interested stakeholders including the Chinese community and the Zambian leadership should consider the Diggers’ documentary as a call for constructive…...
We’ve developed manual to ensure license holders operate within the law – Mines PS
MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says government has developed a manual for mining operations to ensure license holders operate within the law. On Saturday the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) warned government against allowing artisanal mining cooperatives without skills and training from conducting operations. In an interview, Monday, Kabeta agreed…...
Opposition leaders greedy, they can’t be led by others – Edify
FORMER Southern Province Minister Dr Edify Hamukale says the proliferation of political parties is a sign of greed among opposition leaders who refuse to be led by others. And Dr Hamukale says the overcrowding of the ballot paper by more than three presidential candidates only confuses the voters. On Wednesday, Zambia We Want (ZWW) Spokesperson…...
Siavonga man rapes friend’s sister-in-law
A 28-year-old woman of Siavonga’s Gwena area has reported being raped by a man she identified as her brother-in-law’s friend, according to police. In a statement issued, Sunday, Southern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident, which occurred on the night of August 2, 2025, in the Mundulundulu area under Chief Simamba’s…...
It’ll be undignified for HH to preside over Lungu’s funeral – Family tells court
THE family of former president Edgar Lungu has told the South African High Court, Gauteng Division, that it would be “undignified” for President Hakainde Hichilema to preside over Lungu’s funeral. The family’s lawyer made the submission before Acting Judge President Aubrey Phago Ledwaba, Acting Deputy Judge President Thifhelimbilu Phanuel Mudau, and Judge Sulet Potterill, insisting…...
Kalaba overrates himself – UPND
UPND Deputy National Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu says Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba’s greatest weakness is his inflated sense of self-importance and pride. On Sunday, Kalaba claimed he was the only candidate capable of unseating President Hakainde Hichilema in next year’s general election. But speaking in an interview, Monday, Nkandu questioned the basis of such confidence,…...
Increasing NHIMA contributions the right move, but govt must also restructure scheme
THE decision by government to increase contributions to the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) is a step in the right direction. It is a difficult but necessary call, one that acknowledges the painful truth: a healthcare insurance scheme cannot deliver quality services without adequate financing. For too long, NHIMA has operated under a flawed…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2053 Tuesday August 5, 2025
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