News Diggers Epaper Edition 2039 Wednesday July 16, 2025
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We’ll hold convention after Lungu’s burial – PF
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says the party will head to its convention immediately after the burial of former president Edgar Lungu. Responding to remarks by former PF central committee member Charles Kakoma, who recently said the opposition would remain fragmented until 2026, Nyirenda said it was the ruling UPND’s wish…...
I hope UPND stays in power forever, no one will accept them back into society – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says he prays that the UPND continues to be in power, because no one will be willing to accept them back into society with the way they are treating Zambians. Responding to Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa’s statement that President Hichilema had delivered Zambians from corruption and oppression, likening…...
Speaker’s Bill 7 ruling misplaced – Linda
FORMER LAZ president Linda Kasonde argues that the Speaker’s ruling on Bill 7 was misplaced, as only the Constitutional Court can hear and determine matters relating to the Constitution. Last week, Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti ruled that the House would resume consideration of Bill 7 if Justice Minister Princess Kasune decides to…...
There’s enough maize to sell to FRA and briefcase buyers – Grain traders
THE Grain Traders Association of Zambia (GTAZ) says the country has enough maize for farmers to sell to both the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and private buyers. On Sunday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa urged farmers to prioritise selling their maize to the FRA rather than to briefcase buyers. He said prioritising FRA would guarantee…...
ZB pumps K2m into expanded Samuel Zoom Ndhlovu Charity Shield
IN a bold show of support for Zambian football, Zambian Breweries (ZB) has invested a staggering K2 million in the 2025 edition of the Samuel Zoom Ndhlovu Carling Black Label Charity Shield, which has been expanded to feature eight teams for the first time in the competition’s history. The launch of the revamped tournament was…...
Some regional Presidents want Lungu family cases dropped in exchange for body – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele has revealed that some regional presidents suggested the Zambian government drop cases against former president Edgar Lungu’s family in exchange for the repatriation of his remains. And Kavindele says the Zambian delegation achieved its mission in South Africa, but was left in the dark as to why the other party pulled…...
Govt has capacity to run gold mines – mining expert
MINING Expert Edward Simukonda says government has the capacity to run gold mines and there is no need for partnership with large-scale investors. Recently, Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta announced that the ministry would collaborate with large-scale investors to enhance gold mining operations in Zambia. The PS also disclosed that the ministry…...