Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Leading opposition party, NRPUP, seeks clarification on ballot rules, results timeline Algeria book historic Women’s World Cup place after comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire CEO of Chaminuka Resort murdered, Police say investigations ongoing Chisanga warns on dangers of irregularities as FRA set for crop marketing season European Union deploys 100 election observers ahead of August polls Hosts Morocco edge South Africa to reach TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON semi-finals Fourteen internet rights groups urge Zambia to protect digital rights ahead of elections Colombia announces recognition of Morocco’s Sovereignty over Sahara, marking a shift in its position Barcelona cancel Morocco friendly over Ceuta crisis COMESA launches Seed Information System to boost regional seed trade Zambia’s electoral body urges international observers to be professional, responsible Mobile Monsters fined K125,000 for failure to use Smart Invoice System Amnesty urges rights pledge, Hichilema calls for peaceful polls, as Mundubile, Zulu allege attack. See top 10 stories of the week CAF backs Infantino amid FIFA leadership crisis Zambian lawyers demand rigorous enforcement of electoral code ahead of polls Immigration nabs 57 illegal immigrants Court orders Nakacinda to pay K2,400 or face 3 months jail term for seditious remarks Govt calls for dialogue over truck drivers’ allowances, declares transport sector essential service MSport Zambia: The mobile-first betting platform built for Zambian fans Why a stronger food system starts with stronger partnerships Verify information to protect peaceful elections – MISA Kasama police arrest teenager over alleged death of taxi driver Zambia launches National Carbon Registry to advance international carbon trading Man convicted of incest after repeatedly defiling 10-year-old daughter who contracted HIV Cameroon set up quarter-final clash with Nigeria after Cape Verde stalemate Amnesty warns stalled reforms risk reversing human rights gains ahead of Thursday polls SEC pushes capital markets as alternative funding source for SMEs Zanzibar government’s beach grab signals further trouble for the lifeblood tourism sector, by Kapembwa Sikazwe Civil Service Commission warns health job applications outside ZAMPOST will be rejected Manufacturing contributes 38.5% of total investments as Zambia records $19.07 billion in five years Policy centre warns Zambia not to rely on record foreign reserves DR Congo reportedly bans copper, cobalt concentrate exports to boost local processing Zambian govt assesses gold mining potential in Eastern Province Group urges banks to tailor loans for SMEs Zambia’s 2026 election faces a hidden threat – foreign influence with a local voice, by Wellington Muzengeza Stanbic Bank, FQM partner to provide comprehensive supplier financing solution Nigerian government claims more than 300 abductees rescued Four convicted in Lusaka Court for illegal possession of live Pangolin Techbytes: AI fuels surge in cybercrime across Africa, Interpol warns Human Rights Commission joins in condemning electoral violence, demand accountability Civil Society Organisations condemn electoral violence, cite evidence of viral videos on UPND cadres Techbytes: China reaffirms support for Zambia’s digital transformation Nigeria hit six past Egypt to reach TotalEnergies WAFCON quarter-finals Malawi reach quarter-finals despite losing 1-2 to Zambia Haguta moves to High Court to challenge removal from ECZ ballot ahead of polls ZANACO, FQM sign agreement to finance local suppliers under local content initiative Ghana survive Mali fightback to secure Women’s AFCON quarter-final place Hichilema commissions hybrid energy plant in Central Province Zambia partially lifts suspension on livestock imports from South Africa Home