Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UPND hit by wave of withdrawals ahead of polls, five miners rescued after 12 days underground as TikToker ‘Why Me’ convicted. See our top 10 stories of the week Two arrested after 13 pupils reportedly gassed in Chongwe PeP alleges plot to scheme party out of presidential poll after ‘wasting’ nearly K4,000,000 Senegal President fires prime minister amid growing rift Techbytes: GrowthLabs acquires startup Gate in over $650,000 deal The Republic of Panama reaffirmed its support for the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty ‘Zambia is rising again,’ President Hichilema says as nomination papers filed ahead of August polls Firm takes 10% stake in GreenCo to scale Africa’s energy transition Katebe alleges police abduction, as 11 reportedly arrested in Lusaka over disorderly conduct Lawyers condemn election violence, call for peaceful polls Zambia pledges $12 million for reproductive health supplies, last-mile distribution MRI scan shows alleged juvenile is an adult as ‘disappearing private parts’ case takes new twist Inspector General of Police warns against political violence ahead of 2026 elections Police arrest five over alleged assault on former MP, Nkombo, in Mazabuka Zambia Defence Force pledges peace during polls Côte d’Ivoire reiterates constant support for for Morocco’s territorial integrity including Sahara BAZ, Stanbic convene Banking Symposium, stakeholders stress capital frameworks for financial stability (Video) Energy Regulation Board approves 42 licenses, five construction permits Govt commissions US$6 million new facility at Lusaka Trust Hospital Sampa drags ECZ, Registrar of Societies to court over endorsement of PF candidate for elections Improved Kwacha, rise in copper prices boost investor confidence as US-Iran peace talks progress EU backs stronger voice for Africa in G20 common framework Mazabuka: Ex-UPND, now independent candidate, Nkombo condemns plot to stop his political ambition Barrick Lumwana reports progress on super pit copper expansion project  Morocco: Royal pardon for Senegalese football fans ‘Will rule of law prevail?’ Kateka demands two months rule must apply to all independent candidates Group warns Zambia risks new debt burden No vaccine as Congo ebola outbreak worsens, over 100 reported dead KCM reopens Chingola “B” Mine after 18 years, targets higher copper output UPND condemns Mazabuka violence, says 15 members expelled to send strong warning to others Rockefeller Foundation claims over US$100 million invested in Africa, supporting Zambia, others Zambia pushes digital jobs agenda in Finland ZESCO says vandal convicted, sentenced to 10 years for tampering with electricity infrastructure Tanzania advances legal-sector reforms to strengthen justice access and investment confidence Tanzania unveils nearly $985 million works budget to deepen regional connectivity, trade corridors and infrastructure-led growth Zambia strengthens measurement systems to boost industrialization drive WWF, govt reaffirm commitment to Sustainable Luangwa Project, seeks to protect 40,000 hectares France reiterates that the present and future of the Sahara are part of Morocco’s sovereignty Council of Churches, ADEG demand swift action after attack on Nkombo in Mazabuka State asks Constitutional Court to dismiss petition over acting Auditor General appointment Daughter of late First Lady, Mwanawasa, sues Lusitu Chambers over estate funds dispute Zambian currency holds ground in calm trading session 12 days after being trapped underground, five Mumbwa miners retrieved alive EU investors eye Luapula as govt chases industrialization agenda President Hichilema orders arrests after attack on Garry Nkombo in Mazabuka (Video) Chilufya withdraws from 2026 presidential race, blames complicated electoral process, legal rumbles in PF Transparency International urges ECZ to act on electoral violence, cites threats in Choma, Mazabuka, others Madagascar supports the territorial integrity of Morocco Guinea-Bissau reaffirms its support for the Moroccan Sahara Home