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Zambia grapples with protest calls over constitution, IMF growth forecast cut to 5.2%. See our top 10 stories of the week.

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In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week.

1. Catholic Archbishop Ignatius Chama of the Kasama Archdiocese has endorsed the Oasis Forum’s opposition to the proposed constitutional amendments and urged Christians to join the planned peaceful demonstration at State House in Lusaka on November 28, 2025. Read more….

2. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Zambia’s 2025 economic growth projection downward, citing the country’s ongoing energy crisis as a major constraint on production and overall economic performance. Read more…

Read more: Zambia, Zimbabwe in fresh economic romance, govt denies ending Malawi maize pact as Lungu mediation stalls. See our top 10 stories of the week.

3. Confusion in Zambia’s oldest political party, the United National Independence Party (UNIP), has escalated after party member, Frazer Kaonga, approached the Lusaka High Court seeking leave to commence contempt of court proceedings against UNIP President Henry Muyoba. Read more…

4. Patriotic Front (PF) presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, says PF Acting President, Given Lubinda, has allegedly been attacked and abducted by suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres.Read more…

5. The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says it has handed over the Investment License to China Zambia Petrochemical Corporation, a Special Purpose Vehicle established by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation (FJXX). Read more….

6. The Zambian kwacha weakened further at the start of the week, extending losses for a second consecutive session against the United States dollar. Read more…

7. Patriotic Front (PF) Chairperson for Information and Publicity, Emmanuel Mwamba, has written to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), raising concerns over President Hakainde Hichilema’s actions that, he alleges, threaten Zambia’s democracy. Read more….

8. The United States government has announced the delivery of the first doses of lenacapavir, an innovative drug produced by American company Gilead Sciences, aimed at preventing the spread of HIV. Read more….

9. Mexico’s Fatima Bosch has been crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, ending a week marked by high drama, global fan outrage, and an unexpected show of solidarity among contestants. Read more….

10. Zambian music fans have a new banger to vibe to as Rockstone has officially released the music video for his latest track “Bushe”, featuring award-winning singer, Yo Maps. Read more….

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