Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Zambia declares September 1 public holiday for presidential swearing-in ceremony An injustice under uniform: Why the Zambia Army must answer for the 2026 election violence, by Fred M’membe Leeds fight back to draw 1-1 with Brentford Isidor’s late strike earns Sunderland first Premier League win against Fulham Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to maintain perfect Premier League start Women’s body laments critical shortage of midwives, calls for massive Afghan protected from deportation sent to Central African Republic Courts closed, Makebi, Mundubile face possible treason charge as ECZ plans fresh election for Mandevu. See our top 10 stories of the week Zambia calls for more investment in conflict prevention as AU peace fund disburses $31 million Kalaba urges national unity, after losing out in Zambia’s presidential poll Wyclif Mwamba unveils official trailer for, ‘The Pawn’ Govt to launch national consultations on 2027-2031 medium-term revenue strategy Hull City stun Man United with 2-0 opening-day win Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle in 4-1 Palace rout Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again football Chile One drops new album, blends Afro pop, emotional storytelling Civil Liberties Union questions ECZ’s legal basis for fresh Mandevu parliamentary poll Post-election petitions mount as Kaingu, Mulenga, Mwewa face challenges Debt restructuring reportedly frees funds for development, says Treasury Secretary ZDA, LuSE partner to close MSME capital gap Electoral body orders fresh parliamentary poll for Mandevu after attack on results centre Zambia targets stronger power, fuel supply systems Fernandes hat-trick fires Manchester United to 5-2 win over Ipswich 35 Ugandans, 11 Chinese, 33 others arrested in Lusaka joint operation targeting alleged cybercrime network (Video) Zambia’s annual inflation rate eases to 6.2 percent in August as food, fuel prices drop Zambia Police threaten to deal firmly with persons plotting protests ahead inauguration of President Hichilema Legendary music icon, Dolly Parton dies. Here are some things to remember about her Former HGC truck driver, Muleya, sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labour Techbytes: Ventures Platform raises $84m Fund II to expand early-stage investing across Africa Mundubile, Makebi Zulu face probe over alleged treasonable offense —Zambia Police Zambian authorities quiz self-acclaimed winner of presidential poll, Mundubile, running mate, Zulu Family declines Zambian govt offer of state funeral for late ex-Minister Kafwaya allegedly killed by military Courts reopen quietly but Zambian lawyers demand contingency framework for emergencies 157 killed as Nepal floods linked to massive Himalayan landslide, 47 U.S tourists reportedly missing Kwacha joins Africa’s weakest currencies in August despite stronger bond market New Heritage Party faults continuous closure of courts Mo Ibrahim raises dust over Zambia polls, cautions Hichilema against stifling democracy Yango Zambia earns great place to work certification for 2026 Tanzania’s ruling party expels former Vice President, Nchimbi, after his resignation Southern Africa truck drivers raise the alarm over worsening congestion at Kazungula border Election petition challenges Chitambala’s declaration as Mayor of Lusaka Confusion reigns as executive, judiciary issue conflicting claims over judicial intervention in Hichilema election victory saga Presidency denies Hichilema ordered court closure, cites security assessments Techbytes: BMW recalls 744,234 vehicles globally over fire hazard risks Zambian govt to tighten gold regulation with single buyer model, new licensing regime Civil Aviation Authority calls for urgent action to close gaps in aviation weather information We’ve no mandate to negotiate political settlement between govt and Mundubile —Zambian churches Policy institute, UNICEF urge sustained investment in children Tanzania Vice-President, Nchimbi, resigns from office Home