Govt terminates contract with Agro fuel
THE Ministry of Energy has terminated the contract awarded to Agro Fuels for the supply of diesel and cleaning of the TAZAMA pipeline. According to correspondence seen by News Diggers, the agreement has been terminated to pave way for the actualisation of the TAZAMA Pipeline Open Access. The Ministry of Energy had awarded a contract…...
ZRA seizes 1,459 cases of alcoholic beverages
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced the seizure of 1,459 cases of smuggled alcoholic beverages, representing a revenue loss for the country of about K2 million. In a statement, Thursday, the Authority stated that the successful operation was executed by the its Mobile Enforcement Unit (MEU). ZRA stated that it intercepted a truck carrying…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1926 Friday February 7, 2025
… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Lusaka records first cholera case
THE Ministry of Health has disclosed that Lusaka has recorded its first cholera case in 2025. According to statistics released by the ministry, Thursday, 14 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, while those currently admitted in various cholera centres were 14. No death was recorded in the last 24 hours, while 14…...
Chopped aid
2025 will be a turning point for mining sector tax contributions – ZRA
ZAMBIA Revenue Authority Commissioner General Dingani Banda says 2025 will be a turning point with regards to contributions in the mining sector. Speaking when he conferred with Zambians in the Diaspora through a Zoom meeting, Monday, Banda said government was increasingly depending on domestic resources to fund the national budget. “The ZRA target has progressively…...
Opposition shouldn’t complain of rigging when UPND wins Pambashe, they’re not campaigning – Nkandu
SPORT, Youth and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu says the PF should continue dreaming that former president Edgar Lungu will return to the presidency. On Saturday, PF faction vice president Given Lubinda said once the Tonse Alliance formed government under Edgar Lungu, it would turn President Hakainde Hichilema’s house, Community House, into a government property. However,…...
We must not tolerate injustice, preaches Fr Chonde
LET’s not tolerate the injustices in the land, let’s fight for what is right, says Catholic Priest Fr Chalwe Chonde. And Fr Chonde has noted that marriages are not lasting because traditional marriage counsellors are in it for business, when teachings must be free of charge. During his homily, Monday, Fr Chonde said people should…...
Patson fails to secure Everton move
PATSON Daka’s much-anticipated move from Leicester City FC to Everton has failed to materialise after the Foxes were unable to secure a new striker before the closure of the 2025 winter transfer window on February 4. Daka, who has managed just one goal in 12 appearances for Leicester this season, was seen as a potential…...
Kamanga says FAZ will continue to support ZPL
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to supporting the Zambia Premier League (ZPL) as part of efforts to enhance football development in the country. Kamanga highlighted FAZ’s recent provision of Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to clubs as one of the key initiatives aimed at boosting the league’s competitiveness and professionalism. Addressing…...