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19/03/2026

Overall findings of the 2nd National Risk Assesment indicates that money laundering risk is at medium-low, compared to medium-high in 2016.🤭

19/03/2026

Govt must be transparent on US health deal to allay public anxiety

By Diggers Editor

REPORTS surrounding the proposed Zambia-United States health financing agreement have exposed a very uncomfortable national dilemma. According to the New York Times, the U.S state department is considering withholding lifesaving assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia, as a negotiating tactic to force the signing of a deal which

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REPORTS surrounding the proposed Zambia-United States health financing agreement have exposed a very uncomfortable national dilemma. According to the New York Times, the U.S state department is considering withholding lifesaving assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia, as a negotiating t...

19/03/2026

Jere slams CAF’s decision to declare Morocco as African Champions

By Michael Miyoba

SPORTS lawyer Dickson Jere has criticised the decision by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to declare Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after overturning the result of the final involving Senegal.
The controversial ruling follows a dramatic final played on January 18 in Rabat, where Senegal initially

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SPORTS lawyer Dickson Jere has criticised the decision by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to declare Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after overturning the result of the final involving Senegal. The controversial ruling follows a dramatic final played on January 18 i...

19/03/2026

Bwacha PF MP Sydney Mushanga will stand on UPND - HH

By Elijah Munkombwe

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that his government convinced 42 non-UPND MPs to secure the two-thirds majority needed to pass Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7.
President Hichilema adds that he personally invited Bwacha PF MP Sydney Mushanga to his house at night and asked him to bring along other colleagues to

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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that his government convinced 42 non-UPND MPs to secure the two-thirds majority needed to pass Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7. President Hichilema adds that he personally invited Bwacha PF MP Sydney Mushanga to his house at night and asked him to bring al...

19/03/2026

Northern Province proposes 13 new constituencies

By Shadreck Jere

NORTHERN Province District Electoral Officers have proposed to the ECZ the addition of 13 new constituencies to the province.
Of the 12 districts in the province, only Kasama proposed an additional two constituencies, while the other 11 submitted proposals of one additional constituency each.
The Commission was in the province to receive

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NORTHERN Province District Electoral Officers have proposed to the ECZ the addition of 13 new constituencies to the province. Of the 12 districts in the province, only Kasama proposed an additional two constituencies, while the other 11 submitted proposals of one additional constituency each. The Co...

19/03/2026

Political parties should hold civil, clean campaigns for Aug polls - VJ

By Taonga Tembo

VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga has urged political parties to ensure they hold civil, clean and issue based campaigns ahead of the August general elections.
And Mwaanga says candidates who will not abide by the laws must be held accountable, regardless of the political party they belong to.
In a statement, Wednesday, Mwaanga

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VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga has urged political parties to ensure they hold civil, clean and issue based campaigns ahead of the August general elections. And Mwaanga says candidates who will not abide by the laws must be held accountable, regardless of the political party they belong to. In a....

19/03/2026

Slow action in getting things done pi**es me off - HH

By Mwenya Mofya

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on ICT professionals to help accelerate ex*****on in government, saying slow action “pi**es” him off.
The Head of State also says government must embrace technology by holding virtual meetings, as there is a lot of wastage of resources on workshops and allowances.
Speaking during the 2026 Information

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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on ICT professionals to help accelerate ex*****on in government, saying slow action “pi**es” him off. The Head of State also says government must embrace technology by holding virtual meetings, as there is a lot of wastage of resources on workshops and all...

19/03/2026

Experts back 24-hour economy but call for permanent solution to loadshedding

By Sherry Chabala

ECONOMISTS and the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) have backed government’s decision to implement a 24-hour economy but have called for a permanent solution to loadshedding and improved security systems.
On Tuesday, Cabinet approved a 24-hour economy for Zambia, allowing business houses, markets and bus stations to operate overnight.
In an interview,

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ECONOMISTS and the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) have backed government’s decision to implement a 24-hour economy but have called for a permanent solution to loadshedding and improved security systems. On Tuesday, Cabinet approved a 24-hour economy for Zambia, allowing business houses,...

19/03/2026

Entrepreneur accuses Jito, govt of stealing Imisepela App concept

By Ivy Mwansa

ZIKE Soko, founder of U-Link Ventures, has accused the government and State House advisor Jito Kayumba of “illegally adopting” and implementing his patented U-Link initiative, which he claims has been redesigned into the Imisepela Jobs Application.
Soko claims that he had earlier engaged government with his proposal for the adoption of

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ZIKE Soko, founder of U-Link Ventures, has accused the government and State House advisor Jito Kayumba of “illegally adopting” and implementing his patented U-Link initiative, which he claims has been redesigned into the Imisepela Jobs Application. Soko claims that he had earlier engaged governm...

19/03/2026

Coins will still be in use after March 31 - BoZ

By Sherry Chabala

THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has confirmed that coins will continue to be legal tender even after old banknotes cease to be valid on March 31, 2026.
In a statement, Wednesday, BoZ Assistant Director of Communications Besnat Mwanza disclosed that as of March 11, 2026, the Bank of Zambia had successfully

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THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has confirmed that coins will continue to be legal tender even after old banknotes cease to be valid on March 31, 2026. In a statement, Wednesday, BoZ Assistant Director of Communications Besnat Mwanza disclosed that as of March 11, 2026, the Bank of Zambia had successfully....

19/03/2026

Parley rejects motion to regulate trade union registration

By Sherry Chabala

THE National Assembly has rejected a motion urging government to regulate the registration of trade unions to minimise multiplicity within industries.
The motion was moved by Chama North PF MP Yotam Mtayachalo and seconded by Chimwemwe PF MP Allen Banda.
In his submission to the National Assembly, Tuesday, Mtayachalo argued that the

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19/03/2026

Govt unveils new NHIMA board

By Angela Muchinshi

HEALTH Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has unveiled the new Board of Directors for NHIMA, to be headed by Geoffrey Sakulanda from the private sector as Board Chairperson.
Dr Katakwe has also disclosed that the country has recorded 13 new cholera cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number

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HEALTH Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has unveiled the new Board of Directors for NHIMA, to be headed by Geoffrey Sakulanda from the private sector as Board Chairperson. Dr Katakwe has also disclosed that the country has recorded 13 new cholera cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of...