Police nab Kalomo man for incest
POLICE in Kalomo district of Southern Province have apprehended a 37-year-old man for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 16-year-old biological daughter. It is alleged that on Wednesday, May 28, the suspect, of Kalomo’s Mwaata Compound dragged his daughter to his bedroom and had sex with her while playing loud music. In confirming the…...
Court Under sheriffs demolish illegal trading stalls opposite Heroes Stadium
THE Zambia Police Service says Under Sherrifs from the Lusaka High Court conducted an operation to secure and fence off the open area opposite Heroes Stadium where marketeers have been trading illegally. Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga says the operation was executed following a Court Order in favor of a company identified as SOFITEL…...
Recent decrease in cost of living insignificant on vulnerable households – CSPR
CIVIL Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Executive Director Isabel Mukelabai says the slight decrease recorded in the cost of living is likely to have no significant impact on vulnerable households. Mukelabai says despite the reduction in the cost of living and the slight decrease recorded in inflation for the month of May, inflation still remains…...
Businessman sues FNB, state, for breach of trust after account seizure
A LIVINGSTONE businessman has sued First National Bank Zambia Limited (FNB) demanding an order for damages for breach of trust, confidence, and inconvenience after his account was seized by the state. Innocent Shula, who has also sued the Attorney General and Gift Ilunga, a police officer based at Livingstone Central Police is also seeking an…...
News Diggers! ePaper Weekend Edition 156 Sunday June 1, 2025
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Yo Maps’ outfit steals show at ‘wedding of the year’
This weekend edition wouldn’t be complete without talking about what many are calling the wedding of the year, or is it too early to crown it that? Who knows, someone might just raise the bar even higher. But for now, let’s focus on what just unfolded. If you’ve been scrolling through your feed and wondering…...
Saying ‘some ministers are corrupt’ tarnishes our image, name them – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says alleging that some ministers have become corrupt without specifying who they are tarnishes their image. Recently, former Secretary to the Cabinet Leslie Mbula said some ministers had become corrupt, urging them to take a leaf from President Hakainde Hichilema’s messages against the vice. In an interview, Thursday, Dr Muchima…...
Use radio, TV to interact with people, Nkandu tells opposition
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu says the opposition should utilise radio and television stations if they want to interact with the people. Nkandu says President Hakainde Hichilema has every right to interact with citizens anytime because they gave him the mandate to do so. Recently, Lusaka lawyer Makebi Zulu said it was dictatorial for President…...
Roberto continues chart topping streak with new single Dear Phone
Roberto is on fire in 2025. The celebrated Zambian artiste continues to dominate the airwaves, reminding fans why he remains one of the most respected names in music. Just months ago, he dropped the chart-topping single “Bestie,” which quickly became a fan favorite across the country. And just when listeners thought the party was over,…...
Mealie meal price dropped by 4% between April and May – ZamStats
THE Zambia Statistics Agency has disclosed that the national average price of a 25 kg bag of Breakfast Mealie Meal decreased by 4.0 percent between April and May 2025, falling from K358.86 to K344.41. In this month’s report, read on her behalf by Chief Statistician Chola Daka, Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda added that the…...