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In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. President Hakainde Hichilema today convened an urgent meeting with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to safeguard consumers from rising global fuel prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, drawing on powers to respond to the developing situation. Read more…
2. The Supreme Court of Zambia has ruled that Situmbeko Chocho of the Ndola High Court “jumped the gun” when she dismissed a petition by former Lumezi lawmaker Munir Zulu challenging his prosecution for criminal libel, saying she determined matters not properly before her. Read more…
3. The Zambia Police Service has confirmed that Brian Mundubile was arrested, charged, and subsequently released on police bond for the offence of aiding, abetting and counselling the commission of hate speech. Read more…
4. The Financial Intelligence Commission (FIC) has told the Lusaka High Court that its planned inspection of law firm D. Findlay & Partners was lawful and could not be blocked on grounds of legal professional privilege. Read more…
5. Businesses across Zambia continue to face operational challenges following ongoing system glitches on the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) platform, raising concerns about the reliability of the country’s digital tax infrastructure. Read more…
6. Green Economy and Environment Minister, Mike Mposha, says Zambia is set to access up to US$20 million under the Barbados Implementation Modalities Window to help address climate-related losses and damages. Read more…
7. The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has directed all mining and mining-related companies to submit Annual Procurement Plans and Quarterly Reports in line with the newly enacted Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025, which took effect on January 1, 2026. Read more…
8. KoBold Metals, a mining firm backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has reportedly commenced development of its Mingomba copper project in Zambia, with production targeted for the early 2030s. Read more…
9. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Zambian government, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, to launch a US$150,000 project aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to electric mobility. Read more…
10. Michael B. Jordan has won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual roles as twins Stack and Smoke in the film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. Read more…
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