We’ve been suffering because we’ve been fighting each other – HH
WE have been suffering in the past because we have been fighting each other, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says going forward, his political advisor Levy Ngoma and ministers will not get paid if chiefs don’t get their allowances on time. Meanwhile, the President says in 24 months, Zambia will know exactly where…...
HRC condemns hate speech against persons with albinism
THE Human Rights Commission has condemned the disturbing reports of hate speech targeted at a person with albinism that was disseminated through a Facebook post which has gone viral on social media. Last week, a Facebook user, Hendrix Chama, posted a picture of a man with albinism, in a bid to jump on the viral…...
Zesco applies for emergency upward tariff adjustment
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has received an application from Zesco for the approval of an emergency tariff adjustment for its Residential, Commercial and Maximum Demand customer categories. According to a public notice and call for comment on Zesco’s application, the power utility applied for an emergency tariff for three customer categories: Residential,…...
It’s HH who should shut up, stop insulting – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says President Hakainde Hichilema is now competing with young social media influencers when it comes to uttering insults. On Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema said former president Edgar Lungu should shut up because he is the reason the country is in a mess. Addressing Mumbwa residents in Tonga, Friday,…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 074 Sunday August 18, 2024
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Police nab 2 Chinese nationals for possession of $200,000; 29kg of gold
POLICE have arrested two Chinese nationals for being in illegal possession of $US200,000 and 29 kilograms of gold. In a statement, Saturday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga stated that the duo, identified as Zhao Yanjing and Zhao Changson, were believed to have crossed into Zambia from Zimbabwe via the Chirundu border. “On August 12,2024, two Chinese…...
Moro bags first international award, shares her life after Mpali
Monica’s death in the critically-acclaimed TV drama series Mpali remains, in my books, the saddest so far in that work of fiction. Played by Judith Moro, her final appearance in Mpali was in Season Six, having joined the show in Season Three. She played the role of protagonist Nguzu’s nephew, Shadreck’s fiancée. Her character’s storyline…...
From super fan to celebrated icon, story of Ndine Emma
Imagine yourself at the show grounds, eagerly watching your favourite artiste perform on stage, desperately trying to capture that one perfect photo with them. As the crowd surges forward, scrambling for free gifts tossed from the stage, the artiste is closely guarded by tight security, and getting that picture seems nearly impossible. This was the…...
Australian weather drives Chile One crazy during his international debut
Artiste Chile One recently completed his first international gig in Melbourne, Australia, where he performed for two days this past weekend. Excited about the experience, he engaged with his fans back home via social media a day before his performance, sharing glimpses of the chilly Melbourne weather. In a live video on his Facebook page,…...
Some artistes don’t make it because they have rubbish characters – Kazadi
Six weeks ago, The Icon Zambia executive producer and judge David Kazadi faced intense criticism after bluntly telling rapper Chrispin Simukanga during the show’s auditions that he should pursue another career path and that he would never secure a million-kwacha contract in this life or the next. Following Kazadi’s critique, several individuals stepped forward, offering…...
