Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Zambia’s tax-to-GDP reportedly hits record 22.1 percent Thailand bar fire claims 30 lives, early probe links disaster to locked exits Farmers lament failure of Food Reserve Agency to announce buying prices of maize, rice ZCCM-IH appoints advisers as Zambia seeks to boost presence in global capital markets Cemetery housing Zambia’s freedom fighters reportedly vandalized in Kabwe FAZ demands comprehensive World Cup preparation plan for under-17 female team Zambian govt, Japan, other partners set to launch e-waste project for youth empowerment Reason maize purchases delayed — Food Reserve Agency Chifwanakeni urges impactful research in agriculture, health, manufacturing 120 ZIALE students challenge three-attempt rule in High Court Travails of LDP presidential candidate continue, as High court rejects Chungu’s fresh bid for bail Techbytes: Jordan’s entrepreneurship fund commits $5m to STV to build a Jordan–Saudi AI corridor Zambian govt launches management information system to cut legal delays Church mother bodies express concern over rising political intolerance 30 Malian soldiers killed in battle to retake rebel-held town Bank of Zambia treasury bill auction reportedly oversubscribed by 54 percent Group calls for overhaul of health worker recruitment ahead of 2026 hiring exercise Political Rendezvous: A critic without conviction? — 10 times Njovbu dragged Hichilema before abandoning his beliefs PF faction Secretary General, Nakacinda, to know fate August 10 in sedition case Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit Funding gap harming child health, says World Vision Zambia Climate shocks threaten women’s rights in Zambia, civil society group warns Police probe attempted murder after man shot in Nsama district Group sues ZEMA, Attorney General over climate funds Govt tasks institute to drive livestock trade through innovation, skilled workforce Headteacher arrested over alleged K10,000 recruitment scam Bank of Zambia urges public to verify digital payments to avoid fraud Jim Iyke says entertainment industry encourages self-worship Africa’s FDI inflows fall $70 billion but remain third highest on record —UNCTAD report  Chililabombwe Council seizes, destroys expired food, alcoholic beverages  Zambia reviews over 820 mining license applications, as artisanal mining demand surges England beat Norway 2-1 to land in World Cup semis Bafana Bafana lose World Cup star, as Jayden Adams dies at 25 Extra-time stunner sends Argentina past 10-man Switzerland into World Cup semi-final against England Met Department warns of frost, heat as Zambia enters seasonal weather shift Transparency International calls for stronger integrity measures ahead of elections Nalumango escapes death, Mudolo bid deemed frivolous, as Mpundu faces arrest. See top 10 stories of the week Merino’s late heroics send Spain into World Cup semi-finals In Case You Missed It: Moment helicopter carrying VP Nalumango, 8 others crashed in Nakonde (Video) Northern Province police speak on murder linked to witchcraft allegations Ghanaian influencer, Abu Trica, extradited to US to face $8m romance scam charges Keeping Zambia moving: The impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango partner drivers, couriers, passengers and customers Techbytes: Google expands Africa AI push with new cloud hub, innovation programmes ‘Reject tribalism, hate speech,’ Govt warns Zambians of Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes laws RDA reportedly signs K4.9 billion road upgrade deals (See beneficiary Provinces) Private sector edges towards recovery, Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index shows Musonda urges political parties to commit to stable mining policies  Court hears how 471kg of suspected elephant ivory was seized in Lilayi raid Mawere, Kambwili dump Kalaba, Citizen First for Tonse Alliance Home