Govt says EU wrong on election crisis, as seven international legal bodies raise rule-of-law concerns. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.

1. Seven international legal organisations have raised concerns over the rule of law in Zambia following developments surrounding the Aug. 13 general election, citing alleged restrictions on access to justice, security-force conduct and pressure on lawyers handling election-related cases. Read more...

2. The European Union’s chief observer for Zambia’s 2026 elections has expressed shock over developments following the election, calling for a speedy and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of former cabinet minister, Mutotwe Kafwaya, and due process in treason proceedings against opposition figures. Read more..

3. Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, said on Saturday a European Parliament resolution on the country’s post-election situation was premature, arguing that it was adopted before the European Union’s election observation mission had issued its final report. Read more..

4. Zambia’s police have granted Mafinga Member of Parliament Faith Munthali police bond after she was arrested and detained on criminal charges, following concerns over her health while in custody. Read more..

5. The World Bank Group mobilized a record US$112 billion in private capital in fiscal year 2026, more than tripling the amount recorded four years earlier, as it ramps up efforts to channel private investment into developing economies. Read more…

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6. Zambia has launched an extended tax amnesty offering eligible taxpayers relief from penalties and interest as the government seeks to improve compliance and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation. Read more…

7. Copper prices are heading for an 11th weekly gain in the past 12 weeks, trading around $14,460 a tonne as stronger Chinese demand and signs of tightening supply offset pressure from a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve. Read more..

8. Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has directed the Ministry to intensify revenue collection by improving tax compliance, enforcement and efficiency across existing revenue streams. Read more…

9..Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has awarded China NERIN Engineering Company Ltd a US$498 million contract to build a 70,000-tonne-per-year tailings leach plant in Chingola, the mining company said on Wednesday. Read more..

10. A total of 112,640 candidates passed Zambia’s 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) examinations, representing 85.63% of those who sat the exams, Education Minister Gilbert Siame said on Thursday. Read more..

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