Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Policy centre warns of maize export challenges as DRC, South Africa pose serious competition Ghana to evacuate citizens amid South Africa attacks, as Nigeria mauls similar action Yango Zambia commits K1.8 million towards reconstruction of Chiwempala Market Authorities in Northern Province reportedly register over 270 bikes to curb accidents Copper production drops overall in Q1 2026 as large mines post gains Zambia pushes for climate-resilient WASH sector, as govt warns on dangers of climate change Bank of Zambia cuts lending rate as inflation falls, reserves hit record US$6.5 billion Group calls for Provincial Specialist Hospitals to address healthcare inequality Zambia reaffirms commitment to strategic investment cooperation with China Zambia, Malawi launch NeoShield programme to cut newborn deaths Tiktoker ‘Why Me’ cross-examines witnesses as lawyers abandon hate speech case High Court to rule on admissibility of CCTV footage in Muleya murder trial Lusaka hospital, gynecologist sued for K3.5 million over alleged sexual assault during procedure Macron announces €23 billion investment package for Africa at Nairobi Summit Zambia outlines investment pitch to Spanish businesses, seeks financing for key sectors Former Kasenengwa lawmaker, Banda, warns Public Gathering Bill threatens civic space Home Zambia adopts continental anti-illicit financial flows policy tracker Mining, mineral processing dominate as ZEMA reportedly approves 585 projects Hichilema urges investors to back Africa’s energy, infrastructure reforms Africa-France Summit opens in Nairobi with call to end aid dependency Analysts predict Bank of Zambia to retain benchmark rate as market awaits monetary policy announcement Govt tells ConCourt Zambia-US health, economic deals still under negotiation Church group flags code violations, as voter education activities drop ahead of 2026 elections South Africa’s Ramaphosa refuses to step down after impeachment call Chisanga says Zambia’s trade bloc membership expands market reach but industrial gaps remain NHIMA assures members of uninterrupted healthcare after reports of service withdrawal by private facilities Loveness Mayaka ratified as Clerk of National Assembly President Hichilema urges families to raise responsible children Constitutional Court strikes down Minister’s power to suspend councils Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram Judiciary denies resignation rumours of Chief Justice, warns against social media misinformation ZRA to prosecute seven unnamed taxpayers for Smart Invoice breach, as over 44,000 businesses adopt usage AMVCA 2026 turns Lagos into runway of excess, drama and daring fashion, BBC reports Red Arrows beat Power Dynamos 2-1 to lift ABSA Cup Bank of Zambia raises the alarm on rising loan defaults among civil servants Out-going Minister Nzovu urges water utilities to tackle non-revenue water, highlights sector reforms Techbytes: Kaleidofin closes Kenya’s first private Agri-Securitisation deal (The Exchange) Zambian govt spends K6.6 billion on public services wage in April, says era of carefree borrowing over Govt moves to strengthen management of Zambian properties abroad Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase Rashford free-kick helps Barcelona clinch La Liga title with El clasico win President Hichilema to attend Africa–France partnerships summit in Nairobi Zambian CSOs condemn xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urge SADC, AU action South Africa rejects allegations of xenophobia RTSA calls for caution as schools reopen for term two Turning digital barriers into growth opportunities for Zambian SMEs Moroccan Sahara: Japan joins countries supporting autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty Funerals fuel domestic tourism growth in Ghana Speaker Mutti rejects calls to vacate seats of PF lawmakers backing ruling UPND