Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Zambia scores high in global mining transparency assessment Govt tasks Veterinary Camp Assistants to lead fight against animal diseases Messi sets World Cup record in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan Govt moves to contain outbreak of animal disease in Namwala Yango Zambia and ZRST expand safer journeys to school initiative, reaching 32,000 children in Lusaka Hichilema launches campaign, attacks opposition on debt, corruption; Sinkamba hits back Tobacco output triples, Zambian govt claims Top South African police officer reportedly survives assassination attempt Group calls for urgent mental health support in Zambia’s health facilities Money lenders hit by high per-branch fees despite turnover tax status Uganda military chief shuts down top media houses South Africa booted out of the World cup following a 1-0 loss to Canada Congress decries anti-union tactics, harsh working conditions in retail, hospitality sectors DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1, set up World Cup last-32 clash with England Austria, Algeria advance after 3-3 thriller as late goals sink Iran Ghana, Croatia through to round of 32 at World Cup Chanda calls for nationalisation of gemstone sector Malawi’s Spanner extends unbeaten run at Nigeria eating championship Police charge opposition candidate for Isoka Constituency, Sichone, for seditious practices, incitement Zambian govt rolls out El Niño plan to protect farmers, food supply Zambia National Service to acquire Mufulira’s Mataba Millers, pays 75% acquisition cost Improved copper output, agric harvests set to boost Kwacha value Drama at Lusaka court as two re-arrested after pleading not guilty over alleged political violence Spain sink Uruguay with 1-0 win to top Group H at World Cup World Cup: Dembele nets hat-trick as France thrash Norway to top Group I Senegal outclass 10-man Iraq with 5-0 win to keep World Cup hopes alive Police confirm detention of Malozo Sichone as opposition raises electoral fears Church group warns political parties against using children in campaign rallies Judicial independence tested as MAJAZ challenges foreign service resignation rule in Constitutional Court Zambia records fall in child stunting but hunger, poor diets surge, threaten to reverse gains Ecobank’s single market trade hub reportedly onboards 15,000 African businesses Techbytes: Africa launches biotech database to ease access to biosafety data, boost crop trade Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 1,150 as authorities warn outbreak still rising Driver killed, Kankumba Bridge closed after late-night truck collision in Rufunsa Zambia, Tanzania push for stronger trade ties under AfCFTA ZAMMSA ex-boss, co-accused to face trial after court rejects bid to quash charges Turkey stun hosts USA with stoppage-time winner in first World Cup victory since 2002 Film producer, model deny obscene material charges Pepe double sends Ivory Coast into first World Cup knockout stage Ecuador stun Germany to reach World Cup knockouts with a 2-1 win Power Dynamos confirm Shumah exit to AmaZulu, Masanyinga joins Police Service Police threaten K80,000 fine, jail time for vandalization of campaign material, as Hichilema cries out over damages Bishops seek calm following end of Lungu burial legal battle Digital platforms, supplier ecosystems key to cutting farmer costs —Mutati Ecobank Zambia champions women entrepreneurs with Ellevate, cites economic gains Zambia Development Agency, firm sign investment deal to drive 200MW Luanshya solar plant Kateka slams ECZ campaign schedule, Govt backs down on Lungu burial row, as EU eyes Zambia polls. See our top 10 stories of the week. Industry Review: KCM shutdown, New York IPO may signal Vedanta’s long-term revival strategy Govt pushes for stronger food safety measures amid rising disease burden Home