Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Zambia immigration detains 53 in Copperbelt operations Luapula moves to revive fish farming Policy institute reacts to alleged plans to dissolve ZEMA, place directors on administrative leave Hichilema vows to be ruthless against officials frustrating execution of govt projects Only 26 of 300 local patent applications come from Zambian innovators —PACRA Botswana, DRC urge Zambia to deepen regional mining partnerships Kenyan cult leader convicted over deaths of 191 people Afreximbank commits $1bn to African automotive sector, backs regional supply chains Techbytes: South African-founded Healthleap raises $38 million to expand AI disease detection (Tech in Africa) ZRA seizes goods worth K22.5 million, impounds three stolen vehicles Yango Zambia, LOLC Finance launch drive to own initiative for partner for partner drivers Auditor General flags K3.56bn debts in health sector, missing Mukula logs, other financial management gaps Six die, 27 injured in Rufunsa bus crash Mundubile, Zulu to spend more time in jail as Zambian govt delays bail hearing Paliwal calls for closer integration of mobile money, banking to boost SME lending IAEA stresses strong regulatory framework as Zambia advances nuclear energy plans President Ramaphosa opens Vedanta expansion in South Africa Hichilema urges Great Lakes region to prioritise conflict prevention, joint investments ZEMA board told to shift from reactive to preventive environmental regulation Copper faces $10,000 price risk as US tariff outlook shifts Govt seeks to restore confidence in Zambia’s mining sector Moroccan government swift action on Madiha Khayr’s appointment reflects commitment to completing constitutional govt creation process Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass Madueke strike earns Arsenal sixth Premier League win of season Manchester United’s winless run stretches to six after Leeds draw Dembele inspires PSG fightback to go top of Ligue 1 Bournemouth climb out of relegation zone with win over Sunderland Police investigate suspected murder-suicide involving couple in Serenje ZCSA moves to expand consumer protection with 42 new proposed standards SADC urges investment in disaster resilience and financing mechanisms Zambia urged to strengthen waste controls over microplastic pollution risks Zambia reaffirms regional cooperation at ICGLR meeting ZRA turns to data sharing to strengthen tax compliance ACC arrest Chama district education official over K2.5 million school feeding corruption Copperbelt police arrest suspect over alleged K5 million theft Techbytes: Tesla unveils Flying Roadster Jay Banda apprehended, court moves against Mpundu, as Zambia secures UNHRC seat. See our top 10 stories of the week. Audit uncovers K1.4 billion procurement irregularities at corruption-infested ZAMMSA The King of Morocco chairs a Council of Ministers ‘No one should be unlawfully detained,’ Amnesty calls for lawyer access to Jay Jay Banda Bemba Royal establishment raises the alarm over alleged attempt to desecrate Kafwaya’s grave Kenya records third Ebola case, as 4,300 reportedly die in East Africa African Commission to assess Zambia’s human rights records in Dakar Three convicted for stealing K3.7 million, jailed five years Catholic priest Tyola, UPND’s Bwalya, reportedly reconcile Police arrest 13 suspects in Western Province over stolen cattle Deputy Permanent Secretary of Southern Province, Malunga, sacked Zambia claims unemployment rate falls to 9.9%, as Western Province worst hit at 20.6% Zambia joins World Bank minerals compact to target 250,000 jobs by 2031 Home