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In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. The United States has issued a caution to its citizens residing in or planning to visit Zambia, warning them to be mindful of the country’s newly enacted cyber law that mandates surveillance and interception of electronic communications. Read more
2. The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has proposed that basic legal education should be mandatory for the incumbent President and Members of Parliament to enhance the quality of legislation in Zambia. Read more
3. Government may have moved to douse social tension in the country by authorizing the release of notable incarcerated individuals. Read more
4. Lecturers at the University of Zambia (UNZA) have warned that they cannot guarantee industrial harmony at the institution if the government fails to address concerns raised in the stalled 2025 negotiations for improved conditions of service. Read more
5. Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Zambia’s economic outlook from stable to positive, while affirming the country’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings at Caa2. Read more
6. Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced the payment of US$10.4 million to the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), marking the first installment in settling a US$29.6 million debt. Read more
7. The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised the alarm over potential economic fallout for Zambia stemming from the intensifying trade war between the United States and China. Read more
8. Zambia Monitor has been awarded first place in the online media category of the 2024 Water Supply and Sanitation Recognition Awards, honoring outstanding journalism that highlights critical issues in the sector. Read more
9. Zambia recorded 8,809 road traffic accidents in the first quarter of 2025, resulting in 498 fatalities, according to Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga. Read more
10. The State has suffered a significant setback in the high-profile case involving two traditional healers accused of attempting to bewitch President Hakainde Hichilema, after the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court ruled that their confession was obtained under duress. Read more….
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