Power and Politics
Hichilema orders probe into prayer event ban, inflation eases 11.9% as FAZ parts ways with coach Grant. See our top 10 stories of the week.
In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema has ordered ...
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Socialist Party erupts in crisis as M’membe sacks Kaunda after he calls for leadership change
Socialist Party (SP) president, Fred M’membe, has dropped National Mobilisation Chairperson, Kelvin Kaunda, moments after Kaunda publicly called for leadership renewal within the ...
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China reaffirms commitment to strengthening security cooperation with Zambia
The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Zambian authorities to promote regional security and address emerging security threats. Deputy ...
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Groups warn of low voter registration, question ECZ preparedness for 2026
The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia (CSEIFZ) has expressed concern over the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s (ECZ) handling of the ongoing voter ...
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Director of Public Prosecutions, Phiri, sues UK-based influencer Mutambo for defamation
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, has taken legal action against UK-based social media influencer, Lillian Mutambo, suing her for alleged defamation ...
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Civil society groups cast doubt on credibility of Bill 7 consultations, allege citizens being paid to endorse submissions
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has accused the Technical Committee on the Constitution amendment process of allegedly paying citizens to sign ...
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FDD alleges church leaderships receiving tainted donations from Zambian government
The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has accused senior leaders of the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) and the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) ...
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DPP leader, Mwanza, faults reported plan to reintroduce price controls; government denies
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Antonio Mwanza, has condemned reports suggesting that the government plans to reintroduce price controls on essential commodities ...
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MISA Zambia report highlights decline in media freedom, raises digital rights concerns
MISA Zambia has launched its Freedom of Expression (FOX) Report for the period January to June 2025, highlighting growing concerns over press freedom ...
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President Hichilema urges financial institutions to lower lending rates for MSMEs at Lusaka Indaba
President Hakainde Hichilema has called on financial institutions to reduce lending rates to enable Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Zambia to ...
