Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Access bank targets agric, SMEs with more financing, commits to Grow Zambia agenda Police arrest former diplomat, Martha Mwitumwa, charge her with treason Kambwili convicted of unlawful assembly, handed one-year suspended sentence Zambia seeks shift from raw commodity exports to value addition Tambatamba calls for continuity on labour reforms as Nyambose takes over ZESCO loses K1.2 million as vandals strike facilities Minister Matambo urges banks to finance climate-resilient water infrastructure European Union demands transparent handling of Zambia’s electoral grievances Zambia targets investment, productivity in pursuit of Vision 2030 Kwacha rebounds after two-day losing streak but remains under monthly pressure Women must shape Africa’s energy future, webinar hears World Bank urges Zambia to expand opportunities for women in energy sector Lopez double fires Barcelona to comeback win over Atletico Man Utd rescue Villa draw with incredible fightback Le Fee penalty lifts Sunderland off bottom with 1-0 win over Chelsea Liverpool erase bitter taste of successive losses, beat Palace 3-1 Two killed in Chongwe hit-and-run, truck driver arrested Accused of post-election crackdown, Zambia set to spend K284.8bn in 2027, as Tanzania’s Lissu acquitted of treason. See our top 10 stories of the week Kang’ombe questions feasibility of 3-million-tonne copper target by 2031 Kenyan cult leader to rot in prison, jailed 200 years over Shakahola deaths Flamingos make history as Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 to win U-17 women’s World Cup Techbytes: Moroccan AdTech startup Journify secures $12 million series A to expand to US, Europe (Tech in Africa) La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Valencia to go level with Barcelona Nottingham Forest stun Man City 3-1 to claim first home win Premier League: Odegaard winner extends Arsenal lead to six points Woman held as police probe husband’s throat-slashing death Some takeaways from proposed 2027 budget —Lubinda Association demands broader consultations over hike in mobile money charges Govt alleges malpractices by farmers under FISP programme Agric gets K22.7bn in 2027 budget, as Zambia targets higher production, exports Zambia targets record copper output, maintains stable mining tax regime Zambia proposes record K284.8 billion 2027 budget, as focus turns to growth Zambia secures initial €60 million for railway rehabilitation Kalaba backs EU election report, calls for reforms ahead of future polls Minister calls on World Bank to fast-track Lobito Corridor forest project Ecobank Zambia targets SME growth through access to African markets ‘Stop it,’ Evangelicals demand immediate halt to debates on extending presidential term limits Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu acquitted of treason, convicted of incitement Ronaldo hangs up Portugal No. 7 shirt after 23 years Mundubile, running mate to face sedition trial in Lusaka; Zulu seeks to represent self Zambia among Africa’s 10 most improved countries in governance, report says Military to confront illegal miners in Mpika soon, as authorities seek Zambia Army support Revenue authority prioritises tech, smart borders to improve trade efficiency Zambia-Tanzania power interconnector to be commissioned by 2029, Parliament told Nigeria, Japan clash in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final Police charge Kasonso for alleged breach of Cyber Crimes law, seditious practices Resistance grows against emerging plot to extend Hichilema govt, as civil society plans public procession Third term debate creating uncertainty, injurious to Zambian economy —Institute warns Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance accuses ECZ of selective voter verification, demands accountability Home