Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Govt says preliminary findings show Sino Metals’ operational negligence caused spillage of acid into Kafue River ‘False alarm, Solini,’ Slapdee’s wife, Lubinda, backtracks on divorce announcement Zambia intensifies surveillance to combat antimicrobial resistance in all health facilities Party leader, Banda, dismisses President Hichilema’s recent cabinet reshuffle as cosmetic UK applauds Zambia’s agricultural reforms, pledges support Kwacha weakens as dollar demand rises Zambia orders Sino Metals to cease operations after breach of dam’s embarkment pollutes rivers Ex-Defence minister, Mwamba, to undergo medical assessment at government facility ERB estimates average daily consumption of petrol in Zambia at 1.6 million litres, dismisses fear of fuel crisis Anti-corruption commission suspends secretary, Mukwanka, following arrest over alleged abuse of office Small-cale miners urge govt to abolish, not suspend, 15% export duty on stones Hichilema backs private sector-led infrastructure development during Egypt visit Investing with confidence & fostering equitable partnerships: The Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference returns for its 12th edition from 19 to 20 March 2025 Mopani Copper Mines licence area cleared, as six mining rights revoked by government Copper Queens defeat Malawi’s Scorchers 2-0 in friendly clash Liverpool sink Man City 2-0, as Salah shines in title charge Ex-MP, Banda, alleges politicization of Ncwala event, warns Hichilema against endorsement by alleged ‘PF rebels’ Danger! Zambia issues health alert over consuming fish from Kafue River, Mwambashi stream, others Mali’s army says it’s investigating soldiers accused of killing 24 civilians Zambia’s airborne mineral survey reaches 35.4% in zone A, expands national coverage by 9.5% Livestock ministry, Zambia National Service partner to boost cattle population, aims at 7 million by 2027 Ex-commerce minister, Sichinga, takes swipe at Hichilema administration Govt commits to strengthening food security, improving livelihood of smallholder farmers Catholic bishops urge racial reconciliation in response to South Africa–US land reform dispute Weather halts Copper Queens friendly, match to resume Sunday Manchester United fight back from 2-0 down to draw with Everton in dramatic clash Govt seeks eviction of alleged squatters from Zambia Army land in Chongwe Govt says over 60,000 patients currently on Anti-Retroviral drugs in Northern province, dismisses claims by Mwamba Nkana Water deploys bowsers as water crisis persists in Kitwe, Chambishi,  Kalulushi Govt explains ZESCO’s failures, Hichilema dumps Ministers, Perm Secs, as 15% duty on emeralds suspended. See our top 10 stories of the week Lusaka man faces 15 years jail term for allegedly defiling his 9-year-old daughter Why prophetess Lungu invited Yo Maps to album launch Chinese medical team hailed for advancing Zambia’s healthcare standards Constitutional Court upholds President Hichilema’s power in dismissing Lt. Col. Mpashi from Defence Force Massive shakeup in govt, as President Hichilema makes ministerial changes, terminating multiple key appointments (See list) Six arrested in connection with Kafue roundabout thefts, police say Socialist party claims it has better plans for Zambia’s agriculture. Here’s why Home Golden Party leader, Silavwe, calls for debt swap, tax cuts to boost economy World Bank reports persistently high levels of poverty, inequality in Zambia; sees bright future in energy transition minerals Govt urges businesses to prepare for local content bill Zambia’s prison audit shows 16% of inmates are awaiting trial, often held in cells with criminals BoZ governor, Kalyalya, says battle against inflation a collective one, blames exchange rate fluctuations, food shortages Association defends support for suspension of 15% export duty on precious stones Zambia weighs in on impact of U.S. $600 million aid freeze, as authorities await details Public institutions in Kitwe, Kalulushi, Chiambishi temporarily shutdown due to water contamination Speaker of Parliament, Mutti, says court to determine fate of lawmakers accused of cross carpeting With over 28,000 inmates, Zambia launches mobile courts to tackle prison congestion, enhance access to justice African Union endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA digital trade champion PF member, Muchemwa, seeks to upturn his conviction for corruption, approaches court for retrial