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I am amazed at those who are scoffing at the Ministry of electricity, yet when there is loadshedding, they are the first to speak - Mongu East MP Mubita Nawa

Zambian athletes shine at NamibRe Windhoek City Run By Ulande Nkomesha ZAMBIA Athletics delivered an outstanding performance at the NamibRe Windhoek City Run in Namibia banging four medals. The event saw a number of participants which included sponsors from across the local and regional running community including athletics from the Zambia Athletics. In the 21.2KM mens race, Kashiya Jackson grabbed the diggers.news/goal-diggers/20… Read more @ Diggers.News

Junior Chipolopolo wrap up group stage with victory By Ulande Nkomesha THE Junior Chipolopolo has concluded their group x fixtures in style with a 3-2 victory against Comoros at the U15 FIFA World Cup. Earlier the Junior Chipolopolo run riot after they thrashed Montserrat 13-0. Maxen Msimuko was the star of the show after the Young Crocs striker scored seven diggers.news/goal-diggers/20… Read more @ Diggers.News

Govt lost K3.3m due to over 74,000 unrecorded properties – AG By Precious Daka and Elijah Munkombwe THE latest Auditor General’s Report has revealed that the Ministry of Lands failed to collect an estimated K3.3 million in ground rent, as it did not have land size details for over 74,000 properties. The report has also revealed that a review of billing report showed that only 131,152 certificates of titles had been issued representing... diggers.news/local/2026/10/2… read more @Diggers.news

Plant drought-resistant crops, Met Dept urges farmers By Diggers Correspondent THE Zambia Meteorological Department has urged farmers to plant drought-resistant crops ahead of the anticipated El Niño. Recently, the department issued a 14-day weather outlook from October 22 to November 4, 2026, warning of extreme temperatures ranging from 41°C to 44°C. In an interview, Senior Meteorologist Peggy Thole further urged farmers to diggers.news/local/2026/10/2… Read more @ Diggers.News

Govt must account for over 5,000 missing Mukula logs - Mpika MP By Diggers Reporter MPIKA North NRPUP MP Francis Kapyanga has described the 2025 Auditor General’s report as a crime scene, demanding investigations into the disappearance of 5,568 confiscated Mukula logs. According to the latest Auditor General’s report, a review of records from the Mpika District Forestry Office revealed that 5,595 Mukula logs were confiscated diggers.news/local/2026/10/2… Read more @ Diggers.News

Don't reduce PAYE in 2027 budget, ZIPAR advises By Ivy Mwansa ZAMBIA Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) says government should not reduce the PAYE tax rate in the 2027 national budget, as the country needs more revenue to finance the Grow Zambia Agenda. ZIPAR Executive Director Zali Chikuba says the organisation also expects to see more traction in the diggers.news/business/2026/1… Read more @ Diggers.News

FIC reveals how shell company was paid K85m in govt contract By Shadreck Jere THE Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has disclosed that a shell company incorporated in 2023 was awarded a contract and received multiple payments amounting to K85 million from a public institution between October 2024 and July 2025. According to the FIC’s 11th Money Laundering Trends Report, the shell company transferred approximately K70 diggers.news/local/2026/10/2… Read more @ Diggers.News

Govt conducts data collection on charcoal production By Sherry Chabala GOVERNMENT says it will inspect private and public premises, including security-sensitive locations, in order to collect data on charcoal production. The Forestry Department says the project, which is being funded by the World Bank, is aimed at reducing carbon emissions emanating from the environment. The department further says carbon credits will be diggers.news/business/2026/1… Read more @ Diggers.News

HH to unveil 30 ministers, seeks to split Energy, Infrastructure ministries By Mwenya Mofya GOVERNMENT has proposed increasing the number of ministries from 25 to 30 by splitting several existing ministries and creating a new Ministry of Skills and Higher Education. Under the proposed changes, the Ministry of Energy will be split into the Ministry of Electricity and the Ministry of Petroleum. Government is also proposing diggers.news/local/2026/10/2… Read more @ Diggers.News

ZRA calls for stakeholder cooperation to achieve K185bn revenue target By Sherry Chabala ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Dingani Banda says achieving the K185 billion revenue collection target for 2026 will require effective tax administration and cooperation among taxpayers and other stakeholders. In a speech read on his behalf by ZRA Acting Director of Executive Support Laban Simbeye during a media workshop, Monday, diggers.news/business/2026/1… Read more @ Diggers.News

RDAZ pushes for 15% allocation to health in 2027 budget By Elijah Munkombwe THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has called on government to allocate at least 15 per cent of the 2027 national budget to the health sector. The Association says the sector needs more resources to recruit healthcare workers and address staffing shortages, especially in underserved areas. Finance and National Planning Minister diggers.news/local/2026/10/2… Read more @ Diggers.News

21 passengers rushed to hospital after suspected cholera on ZRL train By Namo Phiri OVER 20 passengers have been taken to a health facility in Chilanga after suspected cholera cases were reported aboard a Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) passenger train. In a statement, Monday, ZRL Public Relations Manager Sombe Longwani disclosed that the suspected cholera cases were reported aboard a train travelling from Kitwe to diggers.news/local/2026/10/2… Read more @ Diggers.News

393 taxpayers owe ZRA K26m in smart invoicing fines - AG By Mwenya Mofya THE latest Auditor General’s Report has revealed that the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) fined 393 taxpayers amounts totalling over K26 million for not utilising the Smart Invoicing System. Meanwhile, the report has revealed that Access Bank Zambia Limited failed to remit US$433,820 in revenue it collected on behalf of government diggers.news/business/2026/1… Read more @ Diggers.News

HH must choose ministers based on competence, not loyalty By Diggers Editor WE now appear to be moving closer to the unveiling of the full Cabinet following the latest development in which President Hakainde Hichilema has sought parliamentary approval to restructure government ministries. However, we must say from the outset that the Head of State should not be pressured to make appointments diggers.news/opinion/2026/10… Read more @ Diggers.News