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In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week.
1. President Hakainde Hichilema has declined to assent to the Public Gatherings Bill and has instead referred it back to Parliament for reconsideration, citing concerns that certain provisions in the proposed law were not fully aligned with established judicial precedents and constitutional guarantees. Read more..
2. Zambia has secured overwhelming support from bondholders in its US$1.34 billion debt buyback programme, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts. Read more..
3. UPND member, Charles Longwe, has maintained before the Constitutional Court that President Hakainde Hichilema’s adoption and nomination as the ruling party’s candidate for the August 2026 General Election was unconstitutional and invalid. Read more..
4. The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has urged the government of Zambia to exercise caution and undertake a comprehensive Net Present Value (NPV) analysis of its recent Eurobond buyback programme, warning that the headline success of the transaction may not fully reflect its true fiscal cost. Read more…
5. S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Zambia’s long- and short-term foreign-currency sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C with a stable outlook, providing a vote of confidence in the country’s ongoing economic recovery and debt management efforts. Read more..
6. Independent candidate, Gary Nkombo, and four other candidates have applied to the High Court for leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) over its decision to compel them to abandon the “Candle” symbol under which they had been campaigning ahead of the 2026 General Election. Read more..
7. The Zambia Police Service says it has reinforced security deployments and intensified operations in Mazabuka Central, Chawela and Kabwe Central constituencies following recent incidents of political violence and public disorder. Read more..
8. The Zambia Army has cautioned members of the general public against the reckless abuse of social media platforms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to generate and disseminate content that ridicules, defames office bearers. Read more..
9. The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the apprehension of four suspects in connection with the recent violence that occurred in Lusaka’s Chawama Compound. Read more..
10. The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira at the legendary Azteca Stadium. Read more..
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