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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.

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

1. President Hakainde Hichilema has ordered an investigation into the cancellation of the Standing in the Gap prayers that were scheduled to take place at Lusaka’s Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) on Thursday evening. Read more…

2. Former Information Minister and Patriotic Front (PF) senior member, Chishimba Kambwili, has reportedly been evacuated to South Africa for medical treatment. Read more…

3. Nakonde District Commissioner (DC), Marvelous Sikapizye, has apologised to the nation after earlier announcing that seven or nine people had died from gunshot wounds at Nakonde District Hospital amid cross-border tension with Tanzania. Read more…

4. President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that legislation would soon be presented to Parliament to enshrine the free education policy into law, ensuring that future governments uphold the right to education. Read more…

5. Zambia’s annual inflation rate for October 2025 has eased to 11.9 percent from 12.3 percent recorded in September, according to the latest monthly bulletin released by the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats). Read more…

Read More: Energy Regulation Board approves new electricity tariffs, with 46% reduction for households

6. The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in fuel pump prices for the month of November, attributing the adjustment to the appreciation of the Kwacha against the United States Dollar. Read more…

7. The Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) has announced plans to issue a US$100 million bond, in a landmark move aimed at supporting Zambia’s transition to a greener, more inclusive, and climate-resilient economy. Read more…

8.Police in Central Province have arrested 12 individuals, including Mambilima Constituency Member of Parliament, Jean Chisenga, for the offence of Conduct Likely to Cause the Breach of Peace. Read more…

9. Tanzania’s electoral commission declared on Saturday that President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, had won nearly 98 percent of the votes in an election that triggered violent protests across the country this week. Read more…

10. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has mutually separated with Chipolopolo coach, Avram Grant. Read more…

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