Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Ngulube warns party infighting undermines opposition strength Police arrest man accused of defiling 12-year-old sister in Mporokoso After 27 years in power, 78-year-old Guelleh wins Djibouti’s presidential poll for sixth term Chinese group in Zambia welcomes govt decision to allow mining taxes to be paid in Chinese Yuan Copper Queens lose 0-4 to Canada, aim to bounce back against Brazil Crisis-ridden PF urges Speaker Mutti to declare seats vacant for MPs who dumped their parties Poor tax payers shouldn’t be made to build mansions for ex-presidents, VPs —DPP rejects proposed draft law Three killed, 15 injured in Luanshimba road accident, police say No sacred cows in fight against illegal mining, warns Kabuswe Halle Bailey opens up on racist backlash over role in The Little Mermaid film Truck driver reportedly arrested with R2.8 million explosives at border in South Africa Ex-minister, Chilufya, fingered in failed K3.19 million land deal, dragged to court Home Hichilema goes unopposed for UPND presidency ahead of general conference Tianna claims ‘recently married’ celebrity trailed her in Lusaka incident, fears for her life Korra Obidi returns with bold new album ‘Ala’ after 10-year wait Techbytes: Artemis II crew returns safely as Orion completes first crewed Lunar flyby in 50 Years (Al Jazzera) UBZ condemns extra-judicial killings by Zambia police in Chibolya, calls for immediate probe Häuptle misses Brazil FIFA series as contract talks stall Opposition parties question timing, motives behind new judicial appointments by President Hichilema Controversy trails judicial appointments, Sampa dissolves PF structures, as maize exports resume. See our top 10 stories of the week Zambia wins bronze at CAF schools championship Office of the Vice President warns of weak coordination in displacement, compensation processes Police kill five suspected criminals in Chibolya after alleged assault on officer Citizen First leader, Kalaba, raises the alarm over electoral integrity ahead of 2026 polls Institute threatens ZAMMSA over illegally appointed procurement officers Immigration intensifies crackdown, 72 apprehended in nationwide operations Export ban signals shift towards agric competitiveness but report raises concerns over food price stability President Hichilema makes major judicial, electoral appointments (See list) Airtel, MTN sued for K10 billion over alleged pyramid scheme Zambia breaks ground on $1.1 billion Ndola oil refinery Mali officially supports Morocco’s autonomy plan as only solution for Moroccan Sahara Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook dims as shocks persist, World Bank says Afreximbank’s US$11 billion bet on South Africa signals new trade order, by Mzwandile Masina Moroccan Sahara: Kenya supports autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty Zambian govt lifts export restrictions on maize, mealie meal Afreximbank reports rise in net income for 2025, as assets hit $48.5 billion Zambia added to African food fellowship as programme expands regionally Official reveals Chinese-owned mines account for over 15% of Zambia’s total copper production CCPC launches inquiry into gospel artiste, Pompi’s Livingstone Crocodile Park dispute COMESA urges intensified resource mobilisation for AfCFTA implementation Man jailed two months tells why he stole two tins of shoe polish valued K100 PSG seize control with dominant 2–0 win over Liverpool in Champions League first leg Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarter-final first leg ‘Politicians are exploiting poverty level of Zambians,’ DPP’s Mwanza condemns rise of handout politics Energy Board fines 29 companies for breaching license conditions Victoria Falls records 18.5% surge in holiday visitors Over 60% Zambian journalists say media space not free, press freedom constrained ahead 2026 polls Zambia expands visa-free travel to boost regional trade, integration African financiers call for coordinated funding push to drive digital transformation