Foreign nationals amassed K1bn, $5m through mineral smuggling, reveals FIC
THE Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has revealed how foreign nationals from an East African country recorded a credit turnover of K1 billion and $5 billion between 2022 and 2024 through illegal mineral trade with Zambians. The Centre explained that the trade often involved nationals of Country O bringing undeclared currency into Zambia, which was then…...
Those who can’t see what we have done are blinded by jealousy – UPND
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says the one who will take over from President Hakainde Hichilema in 2031 will have an easy ride because he has laid a good foundation. In an interview, Thursday, Imenda said those who were not seeing the development in the UPND government were blinded by jealousy. “Those who are…...
UPND cadres have hijacked LCC, hence low CDF utilisation in Lusaka – Miles
MATERO PF MP Miles Sampa says the low utilisation of CDF in Lusaka is because government has employed UPND cadres at the Lusaka City Council who are awarding projects to companies they own. However, Kabwata UPND MP Andrew Tayengwa is arguing that government’s revelations do not imply that all constituencies in Lusaka are underutilising CDF,…...
Strive to produce good results, Mutti tips National Assembly Women’s team
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has urged the National Assembly Women’s Football Club to remain focused, dedicated, and disciplined as they prepare for life in the Zambia Premier League (ZPL) Women’s Super League. Speaking at a special handover ceremony held at Parliament Buildings, where she donated a full set of football equipment through…...
HH urges mayors to back Constitutional amendments
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged mayors to support the constitutional amendments. The President has also urged elected officials to set aside political differences and work collaboratively throughout their five-year terms. Speaking at the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) 64th Annual Conference, Wednesday, President Hichilema said some mayors have already served two terms, and if…...
Nkandu hails Airumi for supporting sports development
YOUTH, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu has hailed Airumi New Energy Zambia’s generous contribution of 500 footballs worth over K300,000. Nkandu described the gesture as a game-changing moment for grassroots sport development in Zambia. Speaking during the official handover ceremony held at National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) and witnessed by Copperbelt Minister Elisha…...
We’re capable of delivering CHAN- Mumba
WITH less than two weeks before the 2025 TotalEnergies Championship of African Nation (CHAN) kicks off, Chipolopolo players say confidence, belief, and hard work will be crucial if Zambia is to go beyond the group stage and contend for the continental title. The team, which regrouped in Lusaka earlier this week, has begun full training…...
ZA receive FQM, Kansanshi backing for “Talent Search” Programme
THE Zambia Athletics (ZA) has struck a major milestone in its quest to nurture the next generation of athletic champions, announcing a strategic partnership with Kansanshi Mine and First Quantum Minerals (FQM) to support the nationwide “Catch Them Young, Zambia Athletics Talent Search” programme. The initiative, aimed at identifying and grooming athletic talent from under-13…...
What more action do you want, ZAMMSA board was dissolved, people are in court, Muchima wonders
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says the PF left a lot of dirt everywhere in government, which the UPND government is now cleaning up. Responding to the News Diggers editorial titled “What is HH’s plan for cleaning up MOH, ZAMMSA corruption”, Thursday, Dr Muchima wondered what else was expected of President Hichilema when he had…...
We won’t relent until culprits in ZAMMSA Audit are held accountable – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the ZAMMSA forensic audit will enhance investor confidence as investors will see that the UPND government is serious about fighting corruption. Meanwhile, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says government will not relent until all those found wanting in the forensic audit are held accountable. Recently, a forensic…...