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In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. The government’s decision to suspend dialogue with the Oasis Forum has added a new layer of tension to the constitutional reform process, exposing widening differences in how the two sides interpret “genuine engagement” and the expectations surrounding national consensus-building.Read more…
2. The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 has returned to the floor of the National Assembly, despite rejection from segments of civil society including the Oasis Forum and opposition political parties. Read more…
3. Luanshya clergy, Bishop Victor Kalesha, has ignited a wave of public anger after suggesting that only people with children have the moral authority to speak on constitutional reforms. Read more…
4. A legal challenge has been filed in the Constitutional Court after Lusaka lawyer Tresford Chali petitioned against Speaker Nelly Mutti’s decision to unseat Chawama MP Tasila Lungu, arguing that the Speaker breached the Constitution by relying on the wrong law. Read more…
5. President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed the conclusion of public consultations on proposed constitutional amendments, noting a total of 11,860 submissions received by the Technical Committee on Constitutional Amendments (TCCA). Read more…
6. Archbishop Ignatius Chama has expressed regret over the collapse of talks between the Oasis Forum and the government on the constitution amendment roadmap, urging the nation to turn to intercessory prayers. Read more…
7. The Zambian kwacha closed Friday slightly weaker, extending Thursday’s bearish trend. Read more…
8.The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has denied reports suggesting that Zambia was experiencing a diesel shortage, insisting that national fuel stocks remained stable and well above the country’s minimum requirements. Read more…
9. The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement in Washington, joining US President Donald Trump in a ceremony aimed at ending decades of conflict in the region. Read more…
10. For the nine African nations who have qualified for the World Cup, the draw is the first step in an effort to shatter the continent’s glass ceiling – reaching the tournament final, CNN reports. Read more…
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