Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 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 ZANACO, FQM sign agreement to finance local suppliers under local content initiative Civil Society Organisations condemn electoral violence, cite evidence of viral videos on UPND cadres Hichilema commissions hybrid energy plant in Central Province Zambia partially lifts suspension on livestock imports from South Africa Govt reports gains in livestock and fisheries sectors Former Zambia coach, Renard, returns to Ivory Coast Zambia to benefit from AfDB natural capital financing initiative Copper surges above US$14,000, boosting outlook for Zambia Côte d’Ivoire beat Tanzania to finish top of TotalEnergies WAFCON Group B Kgatlana fires South Africa into TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON quarter-finals Again, Hichilema condemns political violence, as opposition alleges intimidation Mundubile, Zulu allege attack by ruling UPND cadres in Western Province (Video) Thieves harvest phones, laptops, cash at Agric Show, police report drop in crime rate August Polls: TI-Z lists key threats to public confidence in electoral process Fresh Tigray clashes send hundreds fleeing into Sudan Techbytes: Coursera invests US$100 million in AI learning startup Algeria book quarter-final place with commanding win over Kenya Morocco reach quarter-finals as Group A winners after Senegal stalemate Morocco: The Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway named Donald J. Trump Highway Stay away from politics, party leader, Sinkamba, tells Zambia military Police officer dies after collapsing while on duty President Hichilema commissions US$31 million facility at Cancer Diseases Hospital Police kill alleged armed immigrant at Kafue checkpoint Chawinga inspires Malawi past Egypt to strengthen quarter-final hopes Ten-woman Nigeria beat Zambia to revive TotalEnergies WAFCON hopes Trump reaffirms US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara Stanbic targets energy, mining, manufacturing, agriculture to drive Zambia’s growth Report finds Chipata, Sesheke and Livingstone most affected by cross-border labor trafficking Former Copperbelt police chief among six charged over $448,596 copper theft  Zambia lowers fuel prices for August despite weaker Kwacha Spain tighten controls on Moroccan border as 57 die in Ceuta migrant surge Drone strike reportedly kills 35 at Darfur community court Cameroon on the brink of quarter-finals, as Manga penalty puts country past Ghana Police kill two suspects allegedly attempting to free another from custody Former Copperbelt police chief charged over $448,596 copper theft, as Zambia’s July inflation holds at 6.5%. See our top 10 stories of the week Bank of Zambia cuts reserve ratio by 5% to boost liquidity Govt reaffirms integrity of social cash transfer programme Tonse Pamodzi Alliance expresses satisfaction with ECZ ballot materials inspection Kabuswe, Matambo dismiss claims linking them to copper theft case Burkina Faso beat 10-woman Tanzania to claim first TotalEnergies WAFCON win South Africa fight back to earn dramatic 2-2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire Techbytes: FMO plans $30 million financing package for M-KOPA’s Kenya e-mobility business Constitutional court rules independent candidates must quit political parties two months before election Presidential running mates have no right to quit the race, constitutional court rules Mali edge Cape Verde in five-goal WAFCON thriller Civil society condemns alleged SMS linking cash transfers to voting for ruling UPND Copper production edges up in first half of 2026, Zambia Ministry official says Home