Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Afreximbank’s US$11 billion bet on South Africa signals new trade order, by Mzwandile Masina Moroccan Sahara: Kenya supports autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty ‘Politicians are exploiting poverty level of Zambians,’ DPP’s Mwanza condemns rise of handout politics Energy Board fines 29 companies for breaching license conditions Victoria Falls records 18.5% surge in holiday visitors Over 60% Zambian journalists say media space not free, press freedom constrained ahead 2026 polls Zambia expands visa-free travel to boost regional trade, integration African financiers call for coordinated funding push to drive digital transformation President Hichilema makes major judicial, electoral appointments (See list) Zambian govt lifts export restrictions on maize, mealie meal Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook dims as shocks persist, World Bank says Afreximbank reports rise in net income for 2025, as assets hit $48.5 billion Zambia added to African food fellowship as programme expands regionally Official reveals Chinese-owned mines account for over 15% of Zambia’s total copper production CCPC launches inquiry into gospel artiste, Pompi’s Livingstone Crocodile Park dispute COMESA urges intensified resource mobilisation for AfCFTA implementation Man jailed two months tells why he stole two tins of shoe polish valued K100 PSG seize control with dominant 2–0 win over Liverpool in Champions League first leg Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarter-final first leg Ex-minister, Chilufya, fingered in failed K3.19 million land deal, dragged to court Ministry of Energy calls for urgent reforms to strengthen Zambia’s electricity sector Zambian lawyers join court fight as legal firm challenges govt agency’s probe over confidentiality concerns Businessman loses K520,000 in daylight robbery, police arrest two, launch manhunt for other suspects Dalitso, ex-president Lungu’s son, loses bid to halt govt seizure of 70 vehicles, other properties Tonse Alliance demands urgent meeting with Electoral Commission of Zambia over electoral process bill Govt expresses support for cost-reflective tariffs, stronger partnerships to improve access to water Zambia, Egypt to collaborate on innovative technologies to enhance environmental sustainability Qualcomm unveils startup selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026 Techbytes: Stanbic backs initiative to create Artificial Intelligence Hub at University of Zambia Govt moves to check illegal trade in gold, sets up marketing centres nationwide Moroccan Sahara: Support of the Netherlands to the Moroccan autonomy plan ZDA reportedly approves $600,000 export fund to boost youth enterprises, local industry Zambia Premier League lifts ZESCO United suspension after court case is withdrawn Champions League: Kane scores on return as Bayern Munich stun Real Madrid 2-1 in first-leg victory Arsenal secures narrow 1-0 first-leg win over Sporting in Lisbon in Champions League tie Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran as oil prices plunge Tanzania’s market regulator is making a bigger East African play, by Jasper A. Kwayu Former RTSA officer arrested for allegedly masterminding criminal syndicate in Chingola High Court rules 19-year-old has case to answer in parents’ murder DNA samples collected to determine if ZAF soldier is father of his daughter’s baby as alleged ‘How can PF appeal against itself? I am PF!’ Miles Sampa dissolves key party structure, appoints provincial chairmen Zambia moves to craft new local content strategy as UN hails shift toward value-driven industrialisation Afreximbank approves $10 billion facility to protect African, CARICOM economies from Gulf crisis 33 reportedly killed as floods devastate Angola following heavy rains Mali officially supports Morocco’s autonomy plan as only solution for Moroccan Sahara Techbyte: Lucky secures $23 million in Series B funding to drive expansion, digital finance growth (Wamda) Elements of PF appeal High Court ruling validating Sampa’s 2023 conference Ecobank’s K1 million Solwezi investment hailed as boost to local economy, healthcare Health minister, Katakwe, fires ZAMMSA board member, suspends senior officers in major shake-up Home