Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Zambia reaffirms commitment to refugee welfare amid rising displacement Two Indians, one Lebanese arrested over illegal importation of medicines into Zambia Police arrest 91 suspects in crackdown on Mtendere crime hotspots Zambia targets 40% clean cooking adoption by 2030, minister says Manufacturers raise regulatory concerns Zambia copper output reportedly rises 1.5% as govt pursues 3 million-tonne target ‘Empty victory,’ Party leader, Sinkamba, faults UPND by-election sweep Eswatini shuts foreign-owned businesses in economic empowerment drive Ecobank seeks stronger ties with Nigeria High Commission Relief for Mundubile, Zulu as Court clears way for constitutional bail hearing in treason case Zambia owes $30. 89 billion, set for Extended Credit Facility of $1.46 billion Techbytes: Enza raises $6 million to expand digital payments across Africa (Tech in Africa) Canada announces $10.5m support, inaugurates High Commission in Zambia Culture minister, Chibuye, wants investment in heritage infrastructure Lusaka cost of living rises 7.5% —Report 93 years old President Biya sets February date for legislative, municipal elections in Cameroon Zambia seeks increased climate financing for resilient health systems Zambia, Algeria target mining, energy investment World Bank calls on Zambia to step up investment in digital infrastructure, skills State agrees plea deal with Kazadi, co-accused over obscene material charges Stanbic, DBSA arrange financing for $600 million Ngonye hydropower project Access bank targets agric, SMEs with more financing, commits to Grow Zambia agenda Police arrest former diplomat, Martha Mwitumwa, charge her with treason Kambwili convicted of unlawful assembly, handed one-year suspended sentence Zambia seeks shift from raw commodity exports to value addition Tambatamba calls for continuity on labour reforms as Nyambose takes over ZESCO loses K1.2 million as vandals strike facilities Minister Matambo urges banks to finance climate-resilient water infrastructure European Union demands transparent handling of Zambia’s electoral grievances Zambia targets investment, productivity in pursuit of Vision 2030 Kwacha rebounds after two-day losing streak but remains under monthly pressure Women must shape Africa’s energy future, webinar hears World Bank urges Zambia to expand opportunities for women in energy sector Lopez double fires Barcelona to comeback win over Atletico Man Utd rescue Villa draw with incredible fightback Le Fee penalty lifts Sunderland off bottom with 1-0 win over Chelsea Liverpool erase bitter taste of successive losses, beat Palace 3-1 Two killed in Chongwe hit-and-run, truck driver arrested Accused of post-election crackdown, Zambia set to spend K284.8bn in 2027, as Tanzania’s Lissu acquitted of treason. See our top 10 stories of the week Kang’ombe questions feasibility of 3-million-tonne copper target by 2031 Kenyan cult leader to rot in prison, jailed 200 years over Shakahola deaths Flamingos make history as Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 to win U-17 women’s World Cup Techbytes: Moroccan AdTech startup Journify secures $12 million series A to expand to US, Europe (Tech in Africa) La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Valencia to go level with Barcelona Nottingham Forest stun Man City 3-1 to claim first home win Premier League: Odegaard winner extends Arsenal lead to six points Woman held as police probe husband’s throat-slashing death Some takeaways from proposed 2027 budget —Lubinda Association demands broader consultations over hike in mobile money charges Home