Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UNGA81 key platform to advance Zambia’s health priorities, says Chilengi Zambia’s energy regulator approves licences, permits tied to K1 billion investment Zambia extends tax amnesty to boost compliance, revenue as ZRA pays K21.2bn in VAT refunds Presidential third-term debate emerges in Zambia weeks after Hichilema swearing-in Zambia immigration secures conviction of Zimbabwean national, apprehends 64 others KCM smelter resumes operations after 106-day shutdown European envoys review demonstration of climate-smart practices, forest conservation in Zambia’s Katete Afreximbank signs US$500m facility with ATDC to boost African trade DEC arrests two in 175 kg cross-border cannabis trafficking case Kwacha ends nine-day losing streak, as pressure on South African rand eases ‘You don’t need to be perfect,’ Mampi reflects on music journey ZRA urges taxpayers to conduct tax health checks during 100% waiver window Lusaka Stock Exchange to launch first gold exchange-traded fund Commonwealth group calls for political, media freedoms in Tanzania, Uganda Small-scale gemstone miners lament K106,666 ZEMA fees, fear business extinction Zambia, other Southern Africa countries see new trade opportunities as AGOA extends to 2028 Health Minister urged to act decisively against corruption Ethiopian armed groups form alliance to challenge Abiy government Families raise concerns, appeal for release of 10 Ugandans detained in Zambia Govt says EU wrong on election crisis, as seven international legal bodies raise rule-of-law concerns. See our top 10 stories of the week ‘We are shocked,’ EU calls for speedy probe into Kafwaya shooting, transparency in Zambia treason trial Muchinga official warns FRA against favouring foreign maize suppliers Football Association of Zambia, Nora Häuptle part ways Access Bank, Harvest Group, others turn up for Ambassador Clark-Omeru, as Letter of Credence presented to Hichilema Govt responds to reported outbreak of livestock diseases with anthrax vaccines WWF Zambia urges stronger policy frameworks to unlock green investment Afreximbank, DBSA to commit about $10 million for Southern Africa projects Muchinga official urges community ownership of K3 million irrigation infrastructure Copper experiences continuous gain as Chinese demand offsets U.S. pressure US says Zambia remains priority partner, backs modernisation of military World Bank awaits Zambian govt’s nod for proposed $102 million forestry programme KCM, China NERIN strike $498 million deal to build copper tailings leach plant ‘No political fights for me,’ Chitimukulu urges diplomacy amid criticisms over political silence Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84. Six things to remember about him Over 18,000 fail to secure a pass in one subject as Zambia confirms 85.63% success in 2026 GCE exams Policy centre calls for environmental safeguards in Grow Zambia plan Ninth woman’s body found in South Africa as Ekurhuleni killings investigated Zambia’s Kwacha weakens as dollar demand outpaces supply Three Itezhi-Tezhi officials land in ACC net over alleged K16.7m social cash transfer theft Zambia’s Finance Minister, Musokotwane, orders revenue collection drive 21-year-old arrested over suspected theft of goods from trucks in Kitwe Zambia says EU parliament resolution premature, lacks consultation Seven international legal bodies raise rule-of-law concerns over aftermath of Zambia election Police open inquiry into suspected suicide of Luwingu headman World Bank Group mobilizes $112 billion in private capital in 2026 Ecobank Zambia commits K1.5 million to upgrade Bauleni Legacy Academy Tecbytes: Biochar Industrial secures $1.5 million pre-seed funding to scale carbon removal in Africa (Tech In Africa) Afreximbank, ZEP-RE join forces to build skills for Africa’s growing trade ecosystem Economic regulation key to fair competition, aviation growth, Zambia CAA says Home