Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Manufacturers association calls for stakeholder engagement in tobacco control bill review Hichilema visits flood victims, pledges action on poor urban planning ERB approves 89 licenses, eight construction permits; claims $381.4 million investment attracted Football Association of Zambia presidential race heats up, as Mweemba, Munaile, Kashala reinstated Boxing tournament launched to showcase local talents Zambia government calls for accountability as contractors delay project timelines (video) Revenue Authority moves to address K2.5 billion VAT refund backlog with smart invoice system Zambia’s annual inflation edges up to 16.8% in February 2025, driven by food price hikes Beyond bizarre! Yo-Maps, Macky2, others respond to viral mealie meal incident at musician’s residence President Hichilema appoints UNZA lecturer, Mambwe, as new Education Permanent Secretary Smuggling, border loopholes allow influx of substandard goods, says consumer rights committee Njapau highlights media’s role in promoting health insurance awareness Zambia, France sign declaration to strengthen cooperation in key sectors Govt reportedly secures over K108 million insurance payout for drought-hit farmers Zambia, EU launch MSME support project for women empowerment, target 24,000 beneficiaries Cost of living in Lusaka jumps to K11,599.12 for family of five in February, Jesuit Centre reports Zambia launches integrated mining information system to boost mining sector transparency, efficiency Party leader, Banda, blames political interference for Copperbelt water pollution Body of Zambian engineers returns damning report on construction, management of Sino Metals’ dam Self-styled bishop, Nundwe, faces court over alleged sexual assault disguised as prayer Copperbelt University bus crash claims two lives, injures several students Sudan military plane crashes in residential area, kills 46 Police commence probe into alleged phone theft, stabbing by man apprehended at Copperbelt University Chameleon linked to alleged witchcraft plot against Hichilema reportedly moved to Munda Wanga rehabilitation centre, court hears Opposition lawmakers, Kafwaya, Mundubile accuse ruling UPND of crafting law to censor discourse on tribalism (video) Ex-lawmaker, Sampa’s trial reveals fresh details in fake money scandal as accused opts to remain silent in court Use data for decision-making, not shelf storage – UNFPA tells Zambian government Govt says Kafue water quality better, suspension of Sino Metals still in force, independent investigator to probe level of damage Trial of female soldier accused of assaulting police officer delayed as complainant fails to appear Transparency International warns against undermining Auditor-General’s report Lusaka High court upholds electoral commission’s decision to disqualify Kayumba from Pambashe by-election Debt restructuring a failure, excuse to borrow more, opposition Patroitic Front alleges Govt opposes bid to halt sedition trial of Pule, as defendant insists his travails targeted at suppression of free speech Gabon’s President, Nguema, calls for legal framework to boost bilateral ties with Zambia Zambia’s Maimbo to contend with South Africa’s Swazi, Senegal’s Amadou, two others as AfDB presidency race nears SADC nations must collaborate for sustainable energy solutions —Chikote President Hichilema calls for accelerated implementation of Zambia-Egypt agreements UK to pause bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict Zambian businesses free to import fertiliser despite country attaining self-sufficiency —Government Responsible journalism key to sustaining Zambia’s capital markets, Stock Exchange boss, Kabaso, says Yango group introduces leadership camp for young professionals in tech and business Africa has suffered the most from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Ambassadors in Zambia Attorney-General defends Citizenship Act, urges court to dismiss petition by Zambia Civil Liberties Union Zambia explores strategic partnership with Dangote Refinery to strengthen fuel security IMF acknowledges Zambia’s economic resilience, fifth review of Extended Credit Facility set for May, 2025 Ex-Kasama MP, Sampa, linked to $11,000 counterfeit cash, accused of defrauding Japanese businessmen Lusaka businessman, Kasanda, loses court battle to prevent DEC from taking Ibex Hill home Chita Lodge sues Attorney-General over delayed mining exploration license Socialist Party blames ZEMA, UPND govt for accident leading to pollution of Mwambashi Stream, Kafue River Home