HH intends to double economy to over $60bn between 2026 and 2031 – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says President Hakainde Hichilema intends to double the size of Zambia’s economy to over $60 billion within his second term of office. Meanwhile, Senior Chief Shakumbila has endorsed President Hichilema for the 2026 general elections. Speaking, Wednesday, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the phase 1 of upgrading…...
HH directs law enforcement to take decisive action on illegal mining
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has established an inter-ministerial committee, chaired by Vice-President Mutale Nalumnago, to address illegal mining and a recent pollution incident on the Copperbelt. The committee, which is made up of ministers and technical experts, was formed in response to recent riots and looting in Chingola. The incident began after small-scale illegal miners, commonly…...
News Diggers Epaper Edition 2051 Friday August 1, 2025
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ERB maintains fuel prices for August
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 for August. Petrol remains at K28.00 per litre, diesel at K23.13, kerosene at K21.98 and jet A-1 at K23.94. In a statement, Thursday, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda explained that the decision was made because the Kwacha had…...
Farmer sues state, demands return of over K1.6m stolen from him during operation
A FARMER from Vubwi District in Eastern Province has taken the State to the Lusaka High Court, seeking the return of K1,640,000 allegedly seized unlawfully by Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) officers, as well as damages totaling more than USD 6.4 million for lost business, vandalism, and reputational harm. Benjamin Chilufya Chishala is demanding an order…...
Zambia, Brazil to hold Business Symposium in October
ZAMBIA and Brazil are set to hold a Business and Investment Symposium in October 2025. The event is specifically aimed at Brazilian companies interested in entering the Southern African market through Zambia. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, Wednesday, the symposium would provide guidance on navigating Zambia’s regulatory environment, accessing finance…...
Administrator sues state over compulsory acquisition of Leopards Hill Ranch
A CHONGWE resident has taken the state to the Lusaka High Court, seeking the recovery of Leopards Hill Ranch and its assets on behalf of his late father, Stephanus Louwrens Janse Van Rensburg. Stephanus Louwrens Junior, administrator of the estate, wants the court to declare that the State’s compulsory acquisition of the ranch, without compensation,…...
There were plans to relocate Lungu’s body outside SA – Govt’s lawyers
TWO Mountains Burial Services, where former president Edgar Lungu’s mortal remains are believed to be held, says it transferred him to Thom Knight and Company, its trusted service provider, on June 20, for security reasons. This follows an application by lawyers representing the Zambian government, Messrs. VFV Attorneys, for an ex parte order seeking a…...
Grant in dilemma over CHAN squad
ZAMBIA National Team head coach Avram Grant is facing a selection dilemma as he races against time to finalise his squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), Goal Diggers understands. With only two days remaining before the kickoff of the highly anticipated CHAN tournament to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Grant…...
About 300 TAZARA workers will be laid off, reveals Tayali as State House deletes video
STATE House has deleted a video in which Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali revealed that about 300 TAZARA workers’ employment will be terminated. The video, which only lasted for less than a minute, showed Tayali briefing President Hakainde Hichilema about TAZARA before it was deleted. The video was further shared by PF information and…...