Power and Politics
African Commission to assess Zambia’s human rights records in Dakar
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is expected to assess Zambia’s progress in meeting its obligations under regional human rights instruments ...
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Jay Banda apprehended, court moves against Mpundu, as Zambia secures UNHRC seat. See our top 10 stories of the week.
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Principal Resident Magistrate, Mambwe Mukonde, has referred the ...
Power and Politics
Deputy Permanent Secretary of Southern Province, Malunga, sacked
President Hakainde Hichilema has terminated the service contract of Southern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Yolanta Mutyambe Malunga, with effect from October 13, 2026. ...
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Govt reminds Zambians of travel restrictions into U.S. by Trump administration
The United States has imposed restrictions on the entry of Zambian nationals into the country under a presidential proclamation that affects immigrant visas ...
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Morocco : King Mohammed VI appoints a new government
King Mohammed VI of Morocco presided on Friday 16 October 2026, at the Royal Palace of Rabat, the ceremony of appointment of the ...
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Police arrest Lima MP, Kelvin Kaunda for assault
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the arrest and charging of Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda, with assault occasioning actual bodily ...
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Zambian lawyers charge govt to match UN Council seat with domestic human rights record
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called on the Government to match Zambia’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council with ...
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Former Petauke MP, ‘Jay Jay’ Banda bundled back to Zambia from hideout abroad
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the apprehension of former Petauke Central Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Jay Banda. Police Spokesperson, Chipo Kaitisha, said ...
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Three paramount chiefs join petition over Chief Mukuni’s status
The Constitutional Court has allowed the Chitimukulu, Litunga and Kalonga Gawa Undi to join proceedings seeking the declaration and elevation of Chief Mukuni ...
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Civil society calls for radical reforms, overhaul of Electoral Commission after disputed Zambia vote
Civil society organisations have called for an inclusive constitutional and electoral reform process, including the reconstitution of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), ...
