Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Government launches construction of Livingstone cancer hospital Home Matambo urges councils to prioritise land for the poor as 22 homes handed over in Kalulushi Kidist Kifle challenges Zambia Association of Musicians over handling of ‘Budget’ controversy 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 Esther Phiri retires, calls time on trailblazing boxing career 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’ PeP running mate, Tembo, urges public to judge opposition leaders individually Ecobank Zambia launches mobile money payments on POS terminals Zambia reports gains in education, health, poverty reduction but cites key challenges Bank of Zambia warns of rising near-term risks amid oil shock, geopolitical tensions Zambia’s Speaker, Mutti, urges patience as ruling looms on defecting MPs Obi, Kwankwaso reportedly defect to NDC in Nigeria opposition realignment Newcastle snap five-game losing streak with 3-1 win over Brighton Global commodity prices set to surge in 2026 on energy gains – World Bank Zambia certifies 8.79 million voters for August 2026 general elections, women account for 53.1% Zambia rejects US envoy’s farewell remarks, cites breach of diplomatic norms NGOCC warns political parties against demanding original documents, raises alarm over vote buying ‘Decent work cannot exist where workers suffer abuse’ — CenHTRO Uphold ethics, independence — Mweetwa urges media Premier League: Arsenal go six points clear with 3–0 thrashing of Fulham Policy institute warns Zambia’s rush to pass 74 bills risks weakening legislative oversight PIA eyes faith-based groups, local organisations to widen insurance coverage Justice O’ Metre: Recap of cases involving politically-exposed persons, others; April, 2026 24-year-old Mbala man drowns in Lake Tanganyika, police warn against unsafe swimming Rick Ross Zambia show sparks currency debate in Malawi Three killed, five injured in separate road crashes across Lusaka – police Spurs beat Villa 2-1 to move out of relegation zone 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 Two Zambian films set for powerful dual premiere 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 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 Liverpool punished as resurgent United secure Champions League return Zambia at the crossroad: When even diplomats stop whispering and start shouting, by Linda Banks Group petitions High Court over non-bailable offences ‘Avoid street protests,’ Hichilema urges labour–employer dialogue, as world celebrates Workers Day WWF pledges continued support for Zambia’s shift to nature-positive economy NAREP leader, Ngulube, attacks Ambassador Gonzales over snide remarks against Zambia US sanctions ex-DR Congo president Kabila over alleged support for M23 rebels Rick Ross, Davido arrive Zambia ahead of musical show Concerns mount over reported homosexual content in Yo Maps’ ‘budget’ video Moroccan Sahara: Germany reaffirms centrality of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty