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Archbishop Banda remains mute, President Hichilema claims to be Zambia’s ‘number one spy’. 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. The Zambian government has announced that it will not pursue a one-year extension of its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. Read more…

2. President Hakainde Hichilema has described himself as the country’s ‘number one spy,’ saying he was fully aware of opposition political party tactics and successfully outmanoeuvred opponents of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 by anticipating and thwarting their plans. Read more…

3. What began as a solemn act of worship at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus quickly unfolded into a charged public spectacle as Lusaka Archdiocese Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda presented himself before the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on Monday morning. Read more…

4. The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has formally warned Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Dr. Alick Banda, following investigations into his alleged unlawful possession of a Toyota Hilux belonging to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). Read more…

5. Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, has cautioned members of the public against vilifying individuals under investigation, warning that cyber laws prohibit defamatory and abusive conduct. Read more…

Read more: DEC insists on Archbishop Banda probe, ‘Jerabos’ in Zambia receive $4 million compensation.See our top 10 stories of the week.

6. The Tonse Alliance Council has announced that it will no longer recognize the Patriotic Front (PF) party but will instead embrace and work exclusively with the “Edgar Lungu PF Political Movement” following the prolonged leadership crisis in the former ruling party, which it says has made it impossible for the Alliance to function effectively. Read more…

7. The Zambian government, through the office of Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has reportedly handed over US$4 million in compensation to illegal miners, commonly known as Jerabos, who were removed from the Sensele copper pit in Chingola following a fatal mining incident. Read more…

8. An assessment carried out by Applied Science and Technology Associates on the Sino Metals Leach Limited acid spillage has recommended comprehensive livelihood restoration support, including the relocation of affected residents. Read more…

9. Five boys from Meanwood Ndeke Phase 3 in Chongwe District have drowned in a Zambia National Service (ZNS) Airport Farms reserve dam. Read more…

10.Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat, delivering a performance full of control and confidence. Read more…

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