Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html EU deploys 100 Observers for Zambia’s August 13 elections, urges free, fair, peaceful polls Copper Queens step up WAFCON preparations in Algeria Group flags legal barriers as key threat to civic space in Zambia Catholic Bishops slam political violence, EU deploys 100 observers for Zambia’s elections, See our top 10 stories of the week Techbytes: Acumen raises additional $90m for African climate-resilient agriculture fund, eyes North Africa expansion President Hichilema restates commitment to peaceful polls Reject violence, incitement by politicians, Catholic Bishops tell Zambians ahead of August 13 polls New excavations at Ingombe Ilede uncover deeper archaeological deposits, set to rewrite history 21 die in Uganda school bus tragedy Zambia intensifies trade facilitation efforts Morocco – France: 14 agreements signed at the 15th high-level meeting Kwacha weakens as dollar demand rises, copper prices strengthen Bankers express worries, as multiple loans heighten household debt concerns Caritas sounds the alarm over rising child abuse, political exploitation Police arrest maid in Choma over alleged theft of 11-month-old child Police fire tear gas, disrupt Mundubile, Zulu rally in Kalingalinga (Images) Techbytes: Digital adoption now essential for SMEs, says Liquid Zambia Zambia’s former Vice President, Dr. Guy Scott dies. 12 things you may not know about him South Africa reportedly backs Motsepe for future FIFA presidency Lawyers body calls for police reforms following deaths of siblings in alleged GBV cases Access Bank wins Africa award for support to women entrepreneurs Techbytes: ZRA turns to AI, research to strengthen tax administration IFC considers US$50m financing for Zambia hotel project Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home Mid-term evaluation under Eight National Development Plan shows progress but … Kansanshi Dynamos confirm coaching change ahead of new season German agency tasks Chadiza parents to end abuse, early marriage against girls ‘Pay me!’ Lawyer threatens to quit court process over unpaid fees by suspect in Muleya murder case Health Insurance Authority admits payment delays Argentina stun England with late double to reach world cup final Political regalia, posters, party symbols banned at Umutomboko ceremonies The journalist Ali Mrabet released after hearing in Casablanca Zambian govt says K4.3 billion solar contracts signed Truckers demand swift start to K4.9 billion road project $49.9 million project targets rural jobs, financial inclusion Group lashes out at Ambassador Banda, others for playing partisan politics, urges neutrality 10 suspected illegal immigrants feared dead after canoe capsizes on Zambezi River Agency raises the alarm over unregistered qualifications, illegal institutions Spain crush France 2-0 to reach second-ever World Cup final Constitutional court asked to clarify effect of running mate withdrawal on presidential tickets Chipata City Council reportedly receives K1.9 Million for programme delivery Zambia’s tax-to-GDP reportedly hits record 22.1 percent Thailand bar fire claims 30 lives, early probe links disaster to locked exits Morocco’s foreign minister and top defense official receive in Rabat the Board of Peace High Representative for Gaza 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 Setback for Tonse Alliance in Lumezi North, as parliamentary candidate, Clement Mwale dies Cemetery housing Zambia’s freedom fighters reportedly vandalized in Kabwe FAZ demands comprehensive World Cup preparation plan for under-17 female team Home