Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html African Union endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA digital trade champion PF member, Muchemwa, seeks to upturn his conviction for corruption, approaches court for retrial Ex-Lusaka minister, Lusambo, seeks dismissal of ACC’s asset forfeiture case, maintains innocence Activist, Kearns, calls for environmental crime unit in Zambia police Govt under fire for suspending 15% export duty on precious stones Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia collaborate on seamless customs integration ‘Mopani CEO has crossed the red line,’ Kankoyo lawmaker, Mabeta, threatens to treat him as a political opponent Nkana Water suspends supplies to Kitwe over suspected contamination of Kafue River Trident FC reshuffles coaching staff, appoints Chilufya as head coach Chief Whip Mulusa states conditions under which opposition lawmakers will be allowed to table discussions on cost of living Govt speaks on health status of ex-president Lungu, former minister Nawakwi Climate change worsening gender-based violence in Zambia, says Vice President Nalumango PF stalwart, Mwamba, AIPAC , slam UPND ministers for abandoning parliamentary debate on high cost of living G20 foreign ministers meet first time in Africa. US absent, alleges host nation, South Africa, anti-American National Road Fund Agency reportedly earns K4 billion, exceeds 2024 toll collection target Govt calls on labour unions to propose changes to trade regulations Court orders ex-minister, Chitotela, to pay VAT on K6.5 million bill owed construction company, Azadi Mopani denies purported meeting between company CEO, Sakanya, and lawmaker Mabeta over Mufulira copper dump World Bank’s fund allocation to Zambia hits $2 billion in three years, on the back of perceived strong governance Govt acknowledges place of Catholic Church in nation building, reassures on continued partnership More backlash for govt as Citizens First party faults scrapping of export duty on precious stones, metals APC leader, Msoni, joins Tonse Alliance, blasts ruling UPND government FAZ president, Kamanga, tackles government over withheld passport as football house continues to rumble Trump’s threat to cut aid to South Africa could harm white farmers — Reuters reports Crisis in football gets govt attention, as Attorney-General, Kabesha, instructs FAZ to hold elections before February 28 ‘No saints!’ Electoral Commission of Zambia says all political parties guilty of vote buying, violence Ex-Kasenengwa lawmaker, Banda, disagrees with govt’s decision to suspend 15% export duty on emeralds Energy minister, Chikote, offers reasons why ZESCO failed to deliver seven-hour power supply even with higher tariffs Football house may be ruffled as disqualified FAZ candidate, Mweemba, slams election process Gemfields, women miners hail govt for lifting 15% export duty on precious stones Over 1,600 Kampasa residents sue Galauni farms over land dispute, demand damages Pope Francis diagnosed with Pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican confirms Five die as cholera outbreak hits Kasumbalesa, authorities intensify response President Hichilema fires education permanent secretary, Kamoko, following controversial television appearance ZESCO says 29 power purchase agreements signed to diversify Zambia’s electricity generation mix Women lead registered voters by over 450,000 as ECZ reveals plans to conduct mass voter registration ahead of 2026 polls Govt heeds public appeal, suspends 15% export duty on precious stones amid Gemfields’ halt on emerald sales Chameleon linked to witchcraft case allegedly targeted at President Hichilema disposed off by police, court hears Techbytes: Adopt Artificial Intelligence to survive, tech enthusiast advises businesses Govt stresses importance of Corporate Social Responsibility for mining success in Zambia World Food Programme donates drones to enhance Zambia’s disaster response capabilities Illegal mining causes widespread water pollution across Zambia, Minister Nzovu warns Finance minister, Musokotwane, highlights Zambia’s economic resilience, debt sustainability at Saudi conference Jesuit Centre seeks govt disclosure of budget for new currency upgrades, worried about impact on vulnerable Zambians With over 28,000 inmates, Zambia launches mobile courts to tackle prison congestion, enhance access to justice UBA invests in peace in Africa, donates to AU’s peace fund Court drama as missing chameleon casts doubts over alleged witchcraft case supposedly targeting President Hichilema UPPZ leader, Chanda, urges financial infrastructure reforms in Kasempa to boost tax collection, stability Govt working on measures to lower cost of living, says Information Minister, Mweetwa Home