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In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. Former President Edgar Lungu’s Political Advisor, Chris Zumani Zimba, has been arrested and charged with offences under the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025, specifically for Prohibition of Identity-Related Crimes and Prohibition of Harassment and Humiliation, contrary to sections 1 (1)(a) and 22 (1)(a) of the Act, respectively. Read more…
2. State House has defended President Hakainde Hichilema’s visit to Tanzania for the inauguration of that country’s President-elect Samia Suluhu Hassan, stating that the trip was driven by Zambia’s long-term national interests. Read more…
3. Christian Democratic Party president, Dr. Daniel Pule, has filed a fresh petition in the Lusaka High Court seeking to halt his ongoing prosecution on charges of seditious practices, arguing that the case breaches his constitutional rights. Read more…
4. The United Kingdom has pledged £38.5 million (approximately K1.1 billion) over the next six years to support Zambia’s social protection and systems strengthening initiatives. Read more…
5. In what analysts consider to be a plot to build an alliance with Zambia’s ruling party (UPND), former Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) leader, Nevers Mumba, says the party, which once governed the country, has now been renamed New Nation Party (NNP), saying the move aligns with modern political trends. Read more…
6. Green Economy and Environment Minister, Mike Mposha, has announced that over 200 telecommunication towers have been approved for construction across the country, marking a major step toward expanding digital access while maintaining strict environmental standards. Read more…
7. The Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) has given mobile network operators and tower infrastructure providers 21 days to improve the quality of electronic communication services or face regulatory sanctions. Read more…
8. The government of Zambia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zambia and COMESA, will this month host the EU–Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum aimed at unlocking investment and partnership opportunities along the Lobito Corridor. Read more…
9. Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians as they responded to protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest ruler, according to data shared with Reuters on Tuesday by two U.N. sources. Read more…
10. Egypt is set to benefit from the US$200 million Novastar Investment Fund, an equity venture aimed at mobilising climate-related financing across five African countries, according to ITWeb Africa. Read more…
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