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24/02/2026

Stolen Kafue baby reunited with mother

By Mwenya Mofya

POLICE have reunited the male infant recently stolen from Kafue General Hospital’s Neonatal Unit with his family after he was recovered by a member of the public.
On Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed that Kafue Police Station received a report on February 21, 2026, around 11:00 hours from

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POLICE have reunited the male infant recently stolen from Kafue General Hospital’s Neonatal Unit with his family after he was recovered by a member of the public. On Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed that Kafue Police Station received a report on February 21, 2026, ...

24/02/2026

Magic, Basket Queens crowned Smart Invoice champions

By Diggers Correspondent

MATERO Magic were crowned champions of the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Smart Invoice Basketball Championship after defeating Munali Suns 88-81 in a highly entertaining men’s final played in Lusaka on Sunday.
Meanwhile, in the women’s category, Lusaka Basket Queens edged Green Buffaloes 69-64 to lift the title in a tightly contested

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MATERO Magic were crowned champions of the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Smart Invoice Basketball Championship after defeating Munali Suns 88-81 in a highly entertaining men’s final played in Lusaka on Sunday. Meanwhile, in the women’s category, Lusaka Basket Queens edged Green Buffaloes 69-64 ...

24/02/2026

No competition would exist if not for our weakness in communication - HH

By Elijah Munkombwe

IF it wasn’t for our weakness in communication as the UPND new dawn government, there would have been no competition out there, says President Hakainde Hichilema.
He further says Zambia is becoming a talking point in all regional meetings and committees due to the good work being done by the press.
President

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IF it wasn’t for our weakness in communication as the UPND new dawn government, there would have been no competition out there, says President Hakainde Hichilema. He further says Zambia is becoming a talking point in all regional meetings and committees due to the good work being done by the press...

24/02/2026

Makebi Zulu has won Emmanuel Mwamba’s online elections, followed by Kalaba. M’membe came out 5th with 14 votes and Sangwa last with 0.7%
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24/02/2026

Lsk man had 2 broken teeth after being beaten by girlfriend’s hubby, court hears

By Precious Daka

THE sister of a 35-year-old man accused of punching his girlfriend’s husband after being caught hiding in their wardrobe has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that her brother returned home on September 27, 2025, bleeding with two broken teeth.
Meanwhile, a medical doctor at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has told

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THE sister of a 35-year-old man accused of punching his girlfriend’s husband after being caught hiding in their wardrobe has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that her brother returned home on September 27, 2025, bleeding with two broken teeth. Meanwhile, a medical doctor at the University Teac...

24/02/2026

6.4% GDP growth target for 2026 attainable - Saasa

By Sherry Chabala

ZANACO Board Chairperson Professor Oliver Saasa says government’s projected 6.4 percent GDP growth for 2026 is attainable, owing to the fact that economic fundamentals are stabilising, reserves are growing and debt restructuring is over 90 percent complete.
In an interview, Saturday, Prof Saasa expressed confidence that the GDP target was attainable

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ZANACO Board Chairperson Professor Oliver Saasa says government’s projected 6.4 percent GDP growth for 2026 is attainable, owing to the fact that economic fundamentals are stabilising, reserves are growing and debt restructuring is over 90 percent complete. In an interview, Saturday, Prof Saasa ex...

24/02/2026

Copper Queens face Eswatini in COSAFA group finale

By Diggers Correspondent

COPPER Queens Interim Head Coach, Charles Haalubono has challenged his players to sharpen their finishing ahead of today’s crucial Group B encounter against Eswatini at the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship.
The 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe left the defending champions with work to do in their final group match which will determine

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COPPER Queens Interim Head Coach, Charles Haalubono has challenged his players to sharpen their finishing ahead of today’s crucial Group B encounter against Eswatini at the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship. The 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe left the defending champions with work to do in th...

24/02/2026

Kings Kangwa nets again to extend sizzling scoring run

By Diggers Correspondent

CHIPOLOPOLO Boys international, Kings Kangwa is in the form of his life as the Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfielder continued his remarkable hot streak on Sunday, finding the back of the net in his side’s 1-1 draw against Hapoel Haifa in the Israeli Premier League .
The goal means Kangwa has

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CHIPOLOPOLO Boys international, Kings Kangwa is in the form of his life as the Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfielder continued his remarkable hot streak on Sunday, finding the back of the net in his side’s 1-1 draw against Hapoel Haifa in the Israeli Premier League . The goal means Kangwa has now direct...

24/02/2026

Evans Kangwa announces retirement from football

By Diggers Correspondent

ZAMBIAN football legend Evans Kangwa has announced he will hang up his boots at the end of this season, bringing down the curtain on a glittering career that spanned over a decade and crossed three continents.
The 31 year old winger, a member of Zambia’s historic 2012 Africa Cup of Nations-winning

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ZAMBIAN football legend Evans Kangwa has announced he will hang up his boots at the end of this season, bringing down the curtain on a glittering career that spanned over a decade and crossed three continents. The 31 year old winger, a member of Zambia’s historic 2012 Africa Cup of Nations-winning...

24/02/2026

Tempers flare at Government Complex over Munali delimitation proposal

By Shadreck Jere

COMMOTION erupted at Government Complex in Lusaka after suspected Munali Constituency residents disagreed with their area MP’s submission.
Munali UPND MP Mike Mposha suggested that Kalikiliki and Chainda be moved to Lusaka Central Constituency, much to the displeasure of the residents.
Meanwhile, Lusaka District Electoral Officer Liftery Ndaba says two new constituencies

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COMMOTION erupted at Government Complex in Lusaka after suspected Munali Constituency residents disagreed with their area MP’s submission. Munali UPND MP Mike Mposha suggested that Kalikiliki and Chainda be moved to Lusaka Central Constituency, much to the displeasure of the residents. Meanwhile, ...

24/02/2026

Delimitation will not change voters’ polling stations - ECZ

By Angela Muchinshi

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the delimitation of constituencies will not affect voters’ polling stations.
Speaking on the Diamond TV Morning Live programme, Monday, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro explained that the process would only affect the candidates voters would be voting for.
“The registered voters out there, all

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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the delimitation of constituencies will not affect voters’ polling stations. Speaking on the Diamond TV Morning Live programme, Monday, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro explained that the process would only affect the candidates voters would be...

24/02/2026

Global Fund lauds govt for implementing major health projects

By Sherry Chabala

GLOBAL Fund has commended government for efficiently implementing major health infrastructure projects under the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM).
Global Fund has also disclosed that discussions have commenced on the next funding allocation cycle.
And Acting Minister of Health Cornelius Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema is committed to ensuring that the resources

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GLOBAL Fund has commended government for efficiently implementing major health infrastructure projects under the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM). Global Fund has also disclosed that discussions have commenced on the next funding allocation cycle. And Acting Minister of Health Cornelius Mweetwa s...