Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html EU Ambassadors to tour North-Western, Copperbelt as €36 million Enterprise 2.0 is launched Youths group demands constitutional action on defecting MPs Food Reserves Agency warns farmers against selling maize at giveaway prices Immigration department disowns fake recruitment advert Again, Zulu calls for unity in PF amid contestations for soul of party Leadership wrangle deepens in NCP as court hears Chanda not in official party records Lawyer challenges new non-bailable sexual offences code, says it violates constitutional rights ‘I’m deeply ashamed of my conduct,’ Read Mutale Mwanza’s public apology to Chi Daisy Govt launches national action plan to protect persons with albinism Chawama seat dispute: Judge Sharon Newa recuses self from presiding in Tasila Lungu’s case Leeds cruise past Wolves 3-0 to boost survival hopes as relegation looms for visitors Home Govt lifts ban on night driving to support 24-hour economy Fresh ERB approvals estimated at K7.3 billion in investment commitments Catholic priest arrested in Eastern Province for theft of parish vehicle Italy elevates Zambia to priority development partner, commits $270 million to Lobito Corridor Govt warns mining licences not for speculation, as gemstone miners allege discrimination Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as Iran, U.S. exchange conflicting claims on maritime access Zambia tightens lending rules under new banking, financial services act; Offenders face 30 years jail term Kalaba calls for dissolution of parliament, citing loss of constitutional and moral authority Teddy Afro’s new song sparks debate as it appears to criticise Ethiopian govt Man United edge Chelsea 1-0 as Cunha strike deepens Blues’ crisis Late Rutter strike denies Spurs crucial win as Brighton hold on for 2-2 draw ‘Step out,’ Nigerian movie star, Patience Ozokwor, urges Zambia film industry to take bold steps Zambia pushes water security as economic growth driver M’membe calls for formalisation of artisanal mining, urges shift to cooperative ownership model 30-year-old Kasama man robbed of K25,000 motorcycle in violent ambush US arrests Iranian woman over alleged arms trafficking to Sudan Group backs calls for defecting lawmakers to vacate their seats Mining giant, BHP, shows interest in large-scale copper exploration in Zambia Hichilema for UPND as other parties stumble over choice of candidates! 70 new constituencies emerge. See our top 10 stories of the week Van Dijk’s header wins first derby at new Everton stadium, lifts Liverpool in top-four race Haaland strikes as Man City beat Arsenal 2-1 to close Premier League gap to three points Techbytes: Meta, TikTok officials engage Malawi creators to explore digital content opportunities (Africanculturetv) Lusaka court admits 73.9kg of imported cannabis in case against Kasolo Fisherman, 37, drowns in Lake Bangweulu after canoe capsizes Mulungushi Textiles returns to active production, as President Hichilema reiterates development agenda Council of Churches in Zambia warns against abuse of non-bailable sexual offences law as debate intensifies Hichilema administration targets 10 million tonnes of maize annually by 2031 Zambia reaffirms strong commitment to global population, development agenda at UN session PF, NDC factions clash as Electoral Commission of Zambia meets political parties ahead of 2026 polls Cyber chaos: Young hacker’s attack shakes U.S. education system Kenya seeks World Bank lifeline over Iran shock Sub-Saharan Africa sinking into mounting fiscal pressure from Gulf crisis, IMF warns ZESCO expresses support for tough law which prescribes vandalism as non-bailable offense Two Bauleni men convicted of rape after victim gives birth to twins High court asked to resolve ‘People’s Pact’ name dispute between two organizations Presidential aide says work to begin soon on $5 billion Lobito corridor railway, completion set for 2030 Rights group files case against Zambia over alleged lead poisoning of children in Kabwe South Africa’s Malema sentenced to five years for firearm offences, appeals