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In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week.
1. President Hakainde Hichilema has warned against politics of division and urged citizens to preserve national unity by supporting the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in the August 13, general election. Read more..
2. Andyford Mayele Banda has stepped down as vice-presidential running mate for the Organized People’s Party, the party announced Thursday. Read more..
3. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has with immediate effect suspended all campaign activities for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity in Kaputa Constituency, citing the party’s involvement in acts of violence that resulted in the death of a member of another political party. Read more..
4. Ten suspects have been apprehended and detained in police custody in connection with a political-related murder recorded in Kaputa District, Northern Province, on 29 June 2026, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba has revealed. Read more…
5. The latest Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) comprehensive five-year review of the UPND administration under President Hakainde Hichilema, has credited major social protection and education reforms while warning that inclusivity, reconciliation, and institutional independence remained urgent concerns. Read more..
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6. The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the prices of petroleum products for July 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a marginal appreciation of the Zambian Kwacha against the United States dollar. Read more..
7. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc posted a net loss of K2.79 billion (US$110.7 million) for the year ended 31 December 2025, swinging from a record net profit of K39.85 billion (US$1.52 billion) in 2024, company authorities have revealed. Read more..
8. Copper prices edged higher on the international market as investors weighed improving geopolitical sentiment following renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran, while Zambia’s kwacha remained largely stable after recording a third consecutive month of gains against the US dollar. Read more..
9. Police officers have been deployed across South Africa amid fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent, as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged demonstrators to act without “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”. Read more..
10. Colombia progressed to the World Cup last 16 with another convincing display as Jhon Arias’ first-half winner eliminated a disappointing Ghana side in sweltering Kansas City. Read more..
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