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01/02/2026

We’ll take on “PF ECL movement” physically if they continue to “masquerade” - Kapata

By Elijah Munkombwe

PF faction acting National Chairperson Jean Kapata has warned the ‘ECL PF Movement’ in the Tonse faction to stop immediately, stressing that the party will “take them on physically” if they persist.
Meanwhile, acting PF president Given Lubinda says there is and has never been any entity referred to as the

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PF faction acting National Chairperson Jean Kapata has warned the ‘ECL PF Movement’ in the Tonse faction to stop immediately, stressing that the party will “take them on physically” if they persist. Meanwhile, acting PF president Given Lubinda says there is and has never been any entity refe...

01/02/2026

Ghana President dates Zambia

By Diggers Correspondent

GHANA President John Dramani Mahama is expected to be in Zambia for a state visit from 4th to 6th February, 2026.
In a statement Acting Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Rodney Sikumba says the visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
Sikumba stated that President Mahama will

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GHANA President John Dramani Mahama is expected to be in Zambia for a state visit from 4th to 6th February, 2026. In a statement Acting Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Rodney Sikumba says the visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation. Sikumba...

01/02/2026

Mines bury Eagles as Nkana strike late to deepen Kansanshi woes

By Michael Miyoba

BOTTOM-PLACED Mines United shattered Green Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the lucrative ABSA Cup after edging them 1-0 in a dramatic Week 17 MTN Super League encounter at Independence Stadium in Choma.
With everything to play for in front of their home supporters, Eagles faltered in a must-win fixture that would

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BOTTOM-PLACED Mines United shattered Green Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the lucrative ABSA Cup after edging them 1-0 in a dramatic Week 17 MTN Super League encounter at Independence Stadium in Choma. With everything to play for in front of their home supporters, Eagles faltered in a must-win fi...

01/02/2026

Cristoforetti cautions against complacency as Zambia brace for Ghana futsal showdown

By Michael Miyoba

ZAMBIA national futsal team head coach Andrea Cristoforetti has warned his players against complacency ahead of their crucial Morocco 2026 TotalEnergies AFCON qualifiers against Ghana, insisting that past success will not influence their approach to the high-stakes encounter.
The Chipolopolo boys, who defeated Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations two

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ZAMBIA national futsal team head coach Andrea Cristoforetti has warned his players against complacency ahead of their crucial Morocco 2026 TotalEnergies AFCON qualifiers against Ghana, insisting that past success will not influence their approach to the high-stakes encounter. The Chipolopolo boys, w...

01/02/2026

Zambia’s CAF envoys chase redemption on the road

By Michael Miyoba

ZAMBIA’S envoys in the CAF interclub competitions, Power Dynamos and Zesco United, will be pushing for dramatic turnarounds as they continue their search for first group-stage victories in difficult away fixtures against Rivers United of Nigeria and South Africas Kaizer Chiefs respectively.
Both sides face defining moments in their continental campaigns,

https://diggers.news/goal-diggers/2026/02/01/zambias-caf-envoys-chase-redemption-on-the-road/

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ZAMBIA’S envoys in the CAF interclub competitions, Power Dynamos and Zesco United, will be pushing for dramatic turnarounds as they continue their search for first group-stage victories in difficult away fixtures against Rivers United of Nigeria and South Africas Kaizer Chiefs respectively. Both s...

01/02/2026

“I’m the problem, Your Honour, Immediately I take alcohol, I become violent, I beat my wife”

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

A POLICE officer of UNZA Estates, has narrated to the Chelstone Local Court how the husband nearly beat her to death while she was in her police combat.
The woman came to court with her face bearing a dark bruise.
Her husband, a handyman at the University of Zambia, did not

https://diggers.news/lifestyle/2026/02/01/im-the-problem-your-honour-immediately-i-take-alcohol-i-become-violent-i-beat-my-wife/

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A POLICE officer of UNZA Estates, has narrated to the Chelstone Local Court how the husband nearly beat her to death while she was in her police combat. The woman came to court with her face bearing a dark bruise. Her husband, a handyman at the University of Zambia, did not deny the claims and blame...

01/02/2026

Salma recalls her love story: "Tivo decided to be my prince after seeing me kiss a few frogs"

By Shadreck Jere

YOU know the old adage “you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince,” songbird Salma can relate to this as she says her husband of 10 years Tivo Shikapwasha decided to take the bold step after seeing her kiss a few frogs.
She also says she

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YOU know the old adage “you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince,” songbird Salma can relate to this as she says her husband of 10 years Tivo Shikapwasha decided to take the bold step after seeing her kiss a few frogs. She also says she became physically insecure with her body after h...

01/02/2026

Desh Dubs: Zambian-Dutch star shines in the Netherlands

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

ZAMBIAN-born artiste Desh Chisukulu, aka Desh Dubs, is turning heads in the Netherlands with his infectious mix of African rhythms and traditional Zambian sounds. He says that after dabbling in Jamaican Rasta culture, he found his groove in African music and now teams up with producers from Zambia, creating a

https://diggers.news/lifestyle/2026/02/01/desh-dubs-zambian-dutch-star-shines-in-the-netherlands/

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ZAMBIAN-born artiste Desh Chisukulu, aka Desh Dubs, is turning heads in the Netherlands with his infectious mix of African rhythms and traditional Zambian sounds. He says that after dabbling in Jamaican Rasta culture, he found his groove in African music and now teams up with producers from Zambia,....

01/02/2026

Lusaka recorded highest HIV cases in 2025

By Sherry Chabala

ZAMSTATS has disclosed that 8.7 percent of Zambians tested positive for HIV in 2025.
ZAMSTATS further disclosed that Lusaka recorded the highest number of cases at 12.1 percent while Muchinga recorded the lowest at 4.0 percent in 2025.
ZAMSTATS adds that employment levels increased from 3.9 million to 4.2 million.
Speaking at

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ZAMSTATS has disclosed that 8.7 percent of Zambians tested positive for HIV in 2025. ZAMSTATS further disclosed that Lusaka recorded the highest number of cases at 12.1 percent while Muchinga recorded the lowest at 4.0 percent in 2025. ZAMSTATS adds that employment levels increased from 3.9 million....

01/02/2026

IShowSpeed’s visit was a game changer - Tourism Minister

By Shadreck Jere

ABOUT three weeks ago, one of the biggest YouTube and Twitch streamers Darren Jason Watkins Jr widely known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed was in the country as part of his “Speed Does Africa tour” which came to an end a few days ago.
His stop in Zambia was seen

https://diggers.news/lifestyle/2026/02/01/ishowspeeds-visit-was-a-game-changer-tourism-minister/

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ABOUT three weeks ago, one of the biggest YouTube and Twitch streamers Darren Jason Watkins Jr widely known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed was in the country as part of his “Speed Does Africa tour” which came to an end a few days ago. His stop in Zambia was seen as an opportunity by the Ministry ...

01/02/2026

L/Stone juvenile stabs woman to death

By Diggers Correspondent

A 50-YEAR-OLD woman of Livingstone’s Dambwa central area has died after being stabbed while in the bathroom, allegedly by a male juvenile aged 15 of the same residence.
In a separate incident, a 14-year-old girl of Livingstone’s Ngwenya residential area has drowned in a quarry pit filled with water.
In a statement,

https://diggers.news/local/2026/02/01/l-stone-juvenile-stabs-woman-to-death/

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A 50-YEAR-OLD woman of Livingstone’s Dambwa central area has died after being stabbed while in the bathroom, allegedly by a male juvenile aged 15 of the same residence. In a separate incident, a 14-year-old girl of Livingstone’s Ngwenya residential area has drowned in a quarry pit filled with wa...

01/02/2026

M’membe bemoans opposition disunity after Kasama loss

By Mwiche Nalwimba

SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe has bemoaned the opposition’s lack of unity following the UPND’s victory in the Kasama mayoral by – election.
Dr M’membe notes that the Kasama mayoral by-election should serve as a lesson to promote collaboration and strengthen the opposition by making a formidable force.
UPND

https://diggers.news/local/2026/02/01/mmembe-bemoans-opposition-disunity-after-kasama-loss/

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SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe has bemoaned the opposition’s lack of unity following the UPND’s victory in the Kasama mayoral by – election. Dr M’membe notes that the Kasama mayoral by-election should serve as a lesson to promote collaboration and strengthen the opposition by makin...

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