Why Did Zambia Pull Down a Major Human Rights Summit?
Zambia’s cancellation of the RightsCon summit is an indication not only of China’s influence, but also the country's own democratic erosion.
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Team Zambia heads to Zim for 2026 Zone VI Nations Championship – Zambia: News Diggers!
THE road to the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone VI senior LA28 qualifiers is officially underway, with Zambia’s women’s and men’s volleyba...
We’ll not settle for group stage exit at WC – Mubanga – Zambia: News Diggers!
ZAMBIA Under-17 women’s national team captain, Taonga Mubanga has issued a powerful statement of intent, declaring that the Copper Princesses will not settle ...
Before you stop rescuing trapped ‘illegal’ miners, destroy the illegal network financing the operation – Zambia: News Diggers!
THE rescue of five small-scale miners who survived 17 days underground at a gold mine in Mumbwa should have been a moment of deep national reflection. Instead, ...
I undressed at gunpoint out of fear – John General – Zambia: News Diggers!
MIRACLE Impact Ministries International overseer Pastor John Nundwe, alias John General, has told the court that he was forced to strip himself naked at gunpoin...
Turn out in large numbers and vote, ECZ urges citizens – Zambia: News Diggers!
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged all eligible citizens to turn out in large numbers to vote peacefully and responsibly on August 13. ECZ Chair...
It’d be unwise to export maize given poor rainfall forecast – Sichinga – Zambia: News Diggers!
FORMER Agriculture minister Bob Sichinga says it would be unwise for the country to continue exporting maize given forecasts of below-average rainfall for the 2...
We expect mealie meal prices to drop by July – Hamusimbi – Zambia: News Diggers!
CHIEF Agricultural Advisor for the Job Accelerator Project Coillard Hamusimbi says by July this year the country will see dynamics pushing mealie prices down du...
Kambwili U-turns on earlier plea, admits immigration charge – Zambia: News Diggers!
CHISHIMBA Kambwili has U-turned on his earlier plea, and has admitted to the offence of failing to appear before immigration officers at a point of entry. In th...
We’ll no longer rescue trapped illegal miners – Govt – Zambia: News Diggers!
MINISTRY of Mines Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says government will no longer spend public resources on rescue operations involving individuals engaged...
Gwembe grandpa hangs self after family dispute – Zambia: News Diggers!
A 77-YEAR-OLD man of Gwembe has committed suicide by hanging himself using a belt after an alleged family dispute. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 29-year-...
Over 400 Mongu pupils to benefit from new CDF-funded classroom block – Zambia: News Diggers!
AFTER years of learning in a dilapidated mud-and-pole structure, pupils at Mutalaeti Primary School in Lumbo Ward of Mongu are set to benefit from improved lear...
Mansa receives 2 CDF ambulances – Zambia: News Diggers!
IN a major step towards strengthening healthcare delivery and emergency response services in Mansa, the district has received two brand new ambulances under the...
LCC to replace umbrella trees with palm trees to safeguard roads – Zambia: News Diggers!
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has announced that it is replacing umbrella trees along selected road reserves and paved sections with infrastructure-friendly tre...
The Chaos of Knowing – Zambia: News Diggers!
Humanity was never meant to live quietly. Silence, after all, is a condition nature understands better than mankind ever will. The forests do not ask why they e...
FALLING OUT OF FAVOUR – Zambia: News Diggers!
No matter how many times he tried calling the CEO, his calls were never returned. Mbo was beginning to think the CEO had blacklisted his number. But how do you ...
We Were Taught to Be Smaller, Not Stronger – Zambia: News Diggers!
A few weeks ago, I came across a piece of longevity research that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t about a miracle supplement, a new weight-loss drug, or a ...
Part I: A Case for Health Taxation in Zambia: A Fiscal Lifeline and a Public Health Necessity – Zambia: News Diggers!
Zambia’s Fiscal Reality Cannot Be Ignored Zambia faces a dual fiscal and public health crisis that is straining its ability to fund essential services. Risin...
Farewell Njengembaso, the King who became the throne itself – Zambia: News Diggers!
THE death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, David Njengembaso Jele, marks the end of one of the most defining traditional reigns Zambia has ever witnessed. For ove...
Mpezeni should be honoured with a dignified, peaceful succession – Govt – Zambia: News Diggers!
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri says he is hopeful that the succession process within the Ngoni Royal Esta...
Don’t use your stomach, vote with your eyes open, Fr Kabuswe tells Zambians – Zambia: News Diggers!
OPEN your eyes and vote according to how you are living; if you’re living well, vote properly, if you’re living badly, vote badly, we won’t suffer because...
My diplomacy approach is straightforward: I’ll collaborate with Zambian govt – US Envoy – Zambia: News Diggers!
US Chargé d’Affaires to Zambia Mich Coker says he will collaborate with the Zambian government and its people to advance shared interests and values between ...
Zambians are now smiling, we wiped their tears – Imenda – Zambia: News Diggers!
GETRUDE Imenda says Zambians are now smiling because the UPND government has wiped away the tears left by the previous regime. She adds that Fred M’membe is t...
ERB cuts diesel prices – Zambia: News Diggers!
Cars queue up to refuel at Spectra filling station along Mosi oa Tunya Road in Woodlands due to fuel shortages in Lusaka on January 18, 2021 – Picture by Tens...
IBA clarifies, we’ve no power to ban campaign songs – Zambia: News Diggers!
THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has dismissed social media claims that it has banned certain political campaign songs. Social media has been awash ...
Govt moves to repurchase $1.3bn Eurobonds due in 2053 – Zambia: News Diggers!
ZAMBIA has launched a tender offer to repurchase its US$1.36 billion fixed-rate step-up amortising notes due in 2053, a move described as a decisive step forwar...
Ahead of schedule: Prospect Resources’ copper growth story in Zambia
Welcome to the latest HotCopper Capital Compass, where we’ve spoken to Prospect…
ACC nabs Livingstone cop for stealing K6,500 – Zambia: News Diggers!
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Imangolwa Chibunda, a police officer in Livingstone, for allegedly stealing K6,500 and obtaining K700 by false...
My wife never shaves me, you’ll find a bush if you check – man tells court – Zambia: News Diggers!
AN arranged marriage in Ng’ombe Compound has ended after just one year, with a 21-year-old woman revealing that her mother-in-law arranged and proposed the ma...
I want her to tell me the women I sleep with, cop tells court – Zambia: News Diggers!
A POLICE officer of Chelstone Police Camp has dragged a woman to court for telling him that he is stupid, along with the women he sleeps with, and is now seekin...