Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Tiktoker ‘Why Me’ cross-examines witnesses as lawyers abandon hate speech case Home Manchester United agree deal to make Michael Carrick permanent Head Coach Gunmen kidnap more than 50 children from three schools in Borno State, Nigeria City win FA Cup for eighth time with victory over Chelsea ‘Lawyers without political survival instincts’-by Linda Banks Forum demands respect for Electoral Commission of Zambia, charges body to remain professional, neutral Govt says over 12,000 households to benefit from subsidised power Party leader, Soondo, faults ECZ over shift in nomination dates, cites risk to electoral credibility Kateka alleges ruling UPND manipulating state institutions, electoral processes to stay in power Pro-gender group urges political parties to adopt women in winnable seats for 2026 elections Despite low inflation, stable currency, cost of living remains high in Lusaka —Jesuit Centre reports Transport Ministry directs Civil Aviation Authority to review conventions ahead of ratification Group scores Zambia’s 13th National Assembly low on parliamentary oversight, shrinking civic space Zambia/U.S health deal pending, lawyers oppose Public Gathering Bill, as copper production falls. See our top 10 stories of the week Activist, Archbishop Mpundu, dies at 79. Six things to remember about him Yango Food celebrates mothers with special family event for partner couriers in lusaka Zambia’s Public-Private Partnership portfolio reportedly reaches $14.2 billion CTPD calls on private sector to drive Zambia’s climate resilience 2026 Polls: Why there is increase in polling stations —Electoral Commission ANC backs Ramaphosa amid ‘farmgate’ scandal Hichilema tasks electoral commission to deliver free, fair, peaceful polls in August Techbytes: Cauridor raises $2m from Proparco to fix Africa’s remittance last mile Ebola disease breaks out in DRC’s Ituri Province, 65 deaths reported Govt moves to reconstruct Lundazi Dam, launches construction of 9 others under 60 dams project ACC charges Chipata businessman, company over alleged K80,000 VAT fraud Zambian lawyers oppose Public Gatherings Bill, urge President Hichilema to withhold assent Group bemoans lack of clear road map by political parties to amend Rights Bill Techbytes: Liquid Zambia pushes SMEs towards digital transformation Zambia claims $16.4 billion investments actualized, over 109,000 jobs created in five years African Energy Commission calls for clean cooking finance push ahead of Nairobi summit Bank of Zambia says 97% of old bank notes retrieved, warns against use of demonetized currencies Kwacha emerges Africa’s best performing currency Govt moves to address poor mobile phone services, releases K255 million ZESCO, Stanbic Bank, GreenCo sign partnership to unlock renewable energy in Zambia Govt tightens Trade Union registration rules to curb fragmentation Policy centre warns of maize export challenges as DRC, South Africa pose serious competition Govt launches new social protection programme Mungwi police probe suspected suicide incidence Ghana to evacuate citizens amid South Africa attacks, as Nigeria mauls similar action Yango Zambia commits K1.8 million towards reconstruction of Chiwempala Market Authorities in Northern Province reportedly register over 270 bikes to curb accidents Copper production drops overall in Q1 2026 as large mines post gains Zambia pushes for climate-resilient WASH sector, as govt warns on dangers of climate change Bank of Zambia cuts lending rate as inflation falls, reserves hit record US$6.5 billion Group calls for Provincial Specialist Hospitals to address healthcare inequality Zambia reaffirms commitment to strategic investment cooperation with China Zambia, Malawi launch NeoShield programme to cut newborn deaths ‘Don’t victimize,’ Chanda calls for peaceful campaigns, focus on development ahead of elections State seeks to revive appeal in Honey Bee Pharmacy Drug supply scandal