Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Law Association of Zambia calls for repeal of law expanding non-bailable offences Group warns of possible maize shortages, calls on govt to reconsider lifting export ban Govt launches $33 million water, sanitation programme, as access to basic water stands at 62% UK pledges support for Zambia’s emergency social protection measures EFF leader, Kasonde, Mwenda arrested over alleged deceptive social media video Mwamba calls on Hichilema administration to respond to US envoy’s corruption claims, not issue threats ZAMMSA ex-boss, senior officials expected to take plea in procurement breach case UNFPA: Technology in women’s health must be treated as a human right Kidist Kifle challenges Zambia Association of Musicians over handling of ‘Budget’ controversy Home Citizens First party accuses government of corruption, backs US envoy’s claims Esther Phiri retires, calls time on trailblazing boxing career PeP running mate, Tembo, urges public to judge opposition leaders individually Policy institute warns Zambia’s rush to pass 74 bills risks weakening legislative oversight Matambo urges councils to prioritise land for the poor as 22 homes handed over in Kalulushi Trial begins in K2.6 million ivory case as officer details recovery of 94 tusks Hichilema urges stronger press freedom as Zambia hosts global media conference Citizens First calls teacher job crisis a ‘national emergency’ as 50,000 vie for 2,000 posts Child defilement declared public health emergency as nearly 5,000 cases recorded — MQHZ UBZ leader, Soondo, urges Zambians to reject UPND over unmet promises Zambia Wake-up Party leader, Kunda, accuses UPND of worsening corruption NAREP condemns South Africa over xenophobic attacks, cites ‘failure of governance’ Ecobank Zambia launches mobile money payments on POS terminals NGOCC warns political parties against demanding original documents, raises alarm over vote buying Uphold ethics, independence — Mweetwa urges media Government launches construction of Livingstone cancer hospital Zambia reports gains in education, health, poverty reduction but cites key challenges Premier League: Arsenal go six points clear with 3–0 thrashing of Fulham Zambia’s Speaker, Mutti, urges patience as ruling looms on defecting MPs Global commodity prices set to surge in 2026 on energy gains – World Bank Zambia rejects US envoy’s farewell remarks, cites breach of diplomatic norms ‘Decent work cannot exist where workers suffer abuse’ — CenHTRO Justice O’ Metre: Recap of cases involving politically-exposed persons, others; April, 2026 Three killed, five injured in separate road crashes across Lusaka – police Spurs beat Villa 2-1 to move out of relegation zone Liverpool punished as resurgent United secure Champions League return 24-year-old Mbala man drowns in Lake Tanganyika, police warn against unsafe swimming Bank of Zambia warns of rising near-term risks amid oil shock, geopolitical tensions Newcastle snap five-game losing streak with 3-1 win over Brighton Association says moves made to effect edits on Yo Maps controversial ‘budget’ video Zambia’s 2026 race tightens as 25 presidential hopefuls pay ECZ fees, signalling crowded ballot Rick Ross Zambia show sparks currency debate in Malawi Two Zambian films set for powerful dual premiere Obi, Kwankwaso reportedly defect to NDC in Nigeria opposition realignment Zambia drafts new resettlement law to curb compensation disputes, unblock stalled investments Chinese chamber says wellbeing of Zambian workers key to success of its investors PIA eyes faith-based groups, local organisations to widen insurance coverage Stanbic Bank says efficiency, not infrastructure, will define Africa’s next phase of trade corridors Govt, Lungu family barred from accessing ECL’s corpse, as Gonzales bashes successive Zambian govts. See our top 10 stories of the week Zambia certifies 8.79 million voters for August 2026 general elections, women account for 53.1%