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09/11/2025

Police destroy 3,000 fi****ms

By Elizabeth Mabenga

ABOUT 3,000 assorted fi****ms were destroyed on Friday, in an effort aimed at enhancing public safety by reducing the number of fi****ms in circulation.
Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba says of the fi****ms, 21 were voluntarily surrendered by members of the public during the 2025 Fi****ms Amnesty.
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ABOUT 3,000 assorted fi****ms were destroyed on Friday, in an effort aimed at enhancing public safety by reducing the number of fi****ms in circulation. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba says of the fi****ms, 21 were voluntarily surrendered by members of the public during the 2025 Fi****ms...

09/11/2025

Online beef

By Guest Digger

Opening social media in the hope of catching up and connecting with friends, one cannot help but notice that it is often flooded with “beef” (arguments). And now that we are nearing an election year, people from different camps will have a lot to say about their candidates, and others

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Opening social media in the hope of catching up and connecting with friends, one cannot help but notice that it is often flooded with “beef” (arguments). And now that we are nearing an election year, people from different camps will have a lot to say about their candidates, and others will not t...

09/11/2025

The New Colonialism: Refined Carbs

By Guest Digger

Decades ago, foreign rulers and then post-independence governments reshaped what we eat. In Zambia and India particularly, colonial edicts and food-policy decisions turned maize, white bread and rice into staples of survival and identity. These weren’t just pragmatic choices, they were structural: crops selected for export, subsidised imports, agricultural systems

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Decades ago, foreign rulers and then post-independence governments reshaped what we eat. In Zambia and India particularly, colonial edicts and food-policy decisions turned maize, white bread and rice into staples of survival and identity. These weren’t just pragmatic choices, they were structural:...

09/11/2025

Captain Kopolo, the pilot who flew Zambia's presidents

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

CAPTAIN Preller Kopolo, former commander of the presidential Challenger jet, has an aviation career spanning over 45 years and has flown six heads of state, a responsibility he describes as humbling. Yet, the moment that remains most emotional for him, he says, was flying former president Levy Mwanawasa to Egypt

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CAPTAIN Preller Kopolo, former commander of the presidential Challenger jet, has an aviation career spanning over 45 years and has flown six heads of state, a responsibility he describes as humbling. Yet, the moment that remains most emotional for him, he says, was flying former president Levy Mwana...

09/11/2025

People won’t vote for you if you’ve not performed – Fr Musonda

By Mwenya Mofya

PEOPLE won’t vote for you if you haven’t performed, they’ll replace you with another person, says Catholic Priest Fr Matthews Musonda.
During his homily, Friday, Fr Musonda said those entrusted with the responsibility to work on behalf of people failed to perform because their mind was focused on kickbacks.
“Paul was

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PEOPLE won’t vote for you if you haven’t performed, they’ll replace you with another person, says Catholic Priest Fr Matthews Musonda. During his homily, Friday, Fr Musonda said those entrusted with the responsibility to work on behalf of people failed to perform because their mind was focused...

09/11/2025

I’m thinking of coming home to contest PF presidency - Mwamba

By Diggers Correspondent

EMMANUEL Mwamba says he is thinking of returning home, with the party general conference and 2026 general election approaching.
Mwamba, who is a PF aspiring presidential candidate however says it is clear that upon arrival, he will face arrests, and be jailed without hope for bail or bond.
Mwamba is currently

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EMMANUEL Mwamba says he is thinking of returning home, with the party general conference and 2026 general election approaching. Mwamba, who is a PF aspiring presidential candidate however says it is clear that upon arrival, he will face arrests, and be jailed without hope for bail or bond. Mwamba is...

09/11/2025

Woman sues boyfriend for K2,700 after he returns to ex-wife

By Peggy Mwansakilwa

A 45-year-old woman of Lusaka has sued her boyfriend, demanding that he pay back all the money he owes her after ending their relationship and going back to the woman he divorced a decade ago.
This is in a matter in which Mable Zulu of Mtendere East has sued her boyfriend,

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09/11/2025

I'll not endorse anyone before hearing their vision - Mung'andu

By Mwiche Nalwimba

CHAMA South PF MP Davison Mung’andu says he will not endorse anyone before hearing their vision for the country.
Meanwhile, in accepting his endorsements, Brian Mundubile says citizens should expect a humble servant who would not only unite the nation but also solve its challenges.
On Friday, about 29 PF MPs endorsed

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CHAMA South PF MP Davison Mung’andu says he will not endorse anyone before hearing their vision for the country. Meanwhile, in accepting his endorsements, Brian Mundubile says citizens should expect a humble servant who would not only unite the nation but also solve its challenges. On Friday, abou...

09/11/2025

Stone-throwing youths disrupt HH's address at Chiwempala Market

By Precious Daka

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday abandoned his address at the recently gutted Chiwempala Market in Chingola after a group of individuals disrupted the event.
The President had only spoken for a few minutes when some members of the crowd began chanting and throwing stones towards the podium.
Meanwhile, Police say they have apprehended

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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday abandoned his address at the recently gutted Chiwempala Market in Chingola after a group of individuals disrupted the event. The President had only spoken for a few minutes when some members of the crowd began chanting and throwing stones towards the podium. Me...

09/11/2025

Mphasi strikes late as Kitwe Derby ends in stalemate

By Michael Miyoba

MALAWIAN international Chifundo Mphasi struck a late equaliser to cancel out Lazarous Kambole’s goal as Kitwe rivals Nkana FC and Power Dynamos battled to a 1-1 draw in an entertaining Kitwe Derby played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola yesterday.
The highly anticipated clash, which was graced by President Hakainde Hichilema,

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MALAWIAN international Chifundo Mphasi struck a late equaliser to cancel out Lazarous Kambole’s goal as Kitwe rivals Nkana FC and Power Dynamos battled to a 1-1 draw in an entertaining Kitwe Derby played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola yesterday. The highly anticipated clash, which was graced b...

09/11/2025

Fashion delights after scoring in Al-Fayha win

By Michael Miyoba

CHIPOLOPOLO striker Fashion Sakala has expressed delight after scoring in Al-Fayha’s 2-0 victory over Al-Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League fixture played on Friday night.
Sakala has described the victory as a reward for the team’s dedication and focus in training.
Sakala, who netted his second league goal of the

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CHIPOLOPOLO striker Fashion Sakala has expressed delight after scoring in Al-Fayha’s 2-0 victory over Al-Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League fixture played on Friday night. Sakala has described the victory as a reward for the team’s dedication and focus in training. Sakala, who netted his second lea...

09/11/2025

Makinka eyes victory over Brazil

By Michael Miyoba

ZAMBIA U-17 national team coach Dennis Makinka says the Junior Chipolopolo will aim to beat Brazil in their final Group H fixture at the ongoing Qatar 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in order to finish top of the group.
Speaking after guiding his boys to a 5-2 victory over Honduras on

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ZAMBIA U-17 national team coach Dennis Makinka says the Junior Chipolopolo will aim to beat Brazil in their final Group H fixture at the ongoing Qatar 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in order to finish top of the group. Speaking after guiding his boys to a 5-2 victory over Honduras on Friday night, Makinka...