Wanderers punish Zesco, Zanaco stun Nkwazi in tense Midlands Derby

MUFULIRA Wanderers produced a commanding display at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to defeat Zesco United 2-1, reclaiming fifth position in the Super League standings while compounding the hosts’ growing struggles. Mighty wasted no time asserting themselves, breaking the deadlock just four minutes into the contest. Joseph Tumbwe, restored to the starting eleven, marked his return in…

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Zimbabwe frustrate Copper Queens

ZAMBIA’S Copper Queens were left ruing missed chances after being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Zimbabwe in a tightly contested Group B clash at the ongoing COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa. Despite dominating large spells of possession and creating a host of clear-cut opportunities, the defending champions could not break down a…

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CDF irrigation revives dry Gwembe zones

CDF has changed some drought-prone areas into vibrant agricultural zones through irrigation, says Gwembe Constituency member of parliament Tyson Simuzingili. And Gwembe Town Council Secretary Habwacha Hachongo says the council, through CDF in 2024, disbursed K1 million to 12 irrigation schemes under Climate Resilience. In a statement to News Diggers issued by his Constituency Private…

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Mexico cartel chief killed, triggering nationwide violence

School was cancelled in several Mexican states and authorities urged residents to remain indoors after a wave of violence erupted following the army’s killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho.”Oseguera Cervantes headed the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico’s most powerful and fastest-growing criminal groups, accused of…

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Mazoka warns monetisation of politics turning public office into ‘private investment’

Mutinta Mazoka, daughter of the late ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) founder Anderson Mazoka, has criticised the deepening monetisation of Zambian politics, warning that it is transforming public office into a form of private investment and eroding democratic legitimacy.In a statement posted on her Facebook page on February 23, 2026, Mazoka said Zambia’s…

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Arsenal strengthen Premier League title hope, cruise past spurs 4–1 in North London derby

Arsenal dominated rivals Tottenham Hotspur to claim a commanding 4–1 victory in Sunday’s Premier League North London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute through Eberechi Eze, who finished calmly after a slick attacking move.Read more: Arsenal blow two-goal lead as late equaliser rocks title raceTottenham briefly equalised when…

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Global Fund pledges to fight AIDS, TB, Malaria

No products in the cart.By CLEOPATRA NANKONDE Acting Minister of Health, Cornelius Mweetwa, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to transparency, prudent utilisation of resources, and safeguarding public health investments. This came to light during a high-level courtesy call by a delegation from the Global Fund secretariat in Geneva. The meeting focused on reviewing progress under the…

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Copper climbs toward $13,000, as tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar; Kwacha weakens by 0.69%

Copper rose for a second consecutive session, edging closer to US$13,000 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange, as uncertainty surrounding shifting United States tariff policy weighed on the dollar and lent support to commodities.The gains followed a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States against former President Donald Trump’s emergency tariff powers.In…

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