Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Govt seeks eviction of alleged squatters from Zambia Army land in Chongwe Govt says over 60,000 patients currently on Anti-Retroviral drugs in Northern province, dismisses claims by Mwamba Nkana Water deploys bowsers as water crisis persists in Kitwe, Chambishi,  Kalulushi Govt explains ZESCO’s failures, Hichilema dumps Ministers, Perm Secs, as 15% duty on emeralds suspended. See our top 10 stories of the week Lusaka man faces 15 years jail term for allegedly defiling his 9-year-old daughter Why prophetess Lungu invited Yo Maps to album launch Chinese medical team hailed for advancing Zambia’s healthcare standards Constitutional Court upholds President Hichilema’s power in dismissing Lt. Col. Mpashi from Defence Force Massive shakeup in govt, as President Hichilema makes ministerial changes, terminating multiple key appointments (See list) Socialist party claims it has better plans for Zambia’s agriculture. Here’s why Energy minister, Chikote, offers reasons why ZESCO failed to deliver seven-hour power supply even with higher tariffs Home Govt commits to strengthening food security, improving livelihood of smallholder farmers Chief Whip Mulusa states conditions under which opposition lawmakers will be allowed to table discussions on cost of living Golden Party leader, Silavwe, calls for debt swap, tax cuts to boost economy World Bank reports persistently high levels of poverty, inequality in Zambia; sees bright future in energy transition minerals Govt urges businesses to prepare for local content bill Govt speaks on health status of ex-president Lungu, former minister Nawakwi Zambia’s prison audit shows 16% of inmates are awaiting trial, often held in cells with criminals BoZ governor, Kalyalya, says battle against inflation a collective one, blames exchange rate fluctuations, food shortages Association defends support for suspension of 15% export duty on precious stones Zambia weighs in on impact of U.S. $600 million aid freeze, as authorities await details PF stalwart, Mwamba, AIPAC , slam UPND ministers for abandoning parliamentary debate on high cost of living Public institutions in Kitwe, Kalulushi, Chiambishi temporarily shutdown due to water contamination Nkana Water suspends supplies to Kitwe over suspected contamination of Kafue River Trident FC reshuffles coaching staff, appoints Chilufya as head coach Speaker of Parliament, Mutti, says court to determine fate of lawmakers accused of cross carpeting With over 28,000 inmates, Zambia launches mobile courts to tackle prison congestion, enhance access to justice African Union endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA digital trade champion PF member, Muchemwa, seeks to upturn his conviction for corruption, approaches court for retrial Govt calls on labour unions to propose changes to trade regulations Ex-Lusaka minister, Lusambo, seeks dismissal of ACC’s asset forfeiture case, maintains innocence Govt acknowledges place of Catholic Church in nation building, reassures on continued partnership Activist, Kearns, calls for environmental crime unit in Zambia police Trump’s threat to cut aid to South Africa could harm white farmers — Reuters reports Crisis in football gets govt attention, as Attorney-General, Kabesha, instructs FAZ to hold elections before February 28 ‘No saints!’ Electoral Commission of Zambia says all political parties guilty of vote buying, violence Ex-Kasenengwa lawmaker, Banda, disagrees with govt’s decision to suspend 15% export duty on emeralds Climate change worsening gender-based violence in Zambia, says Vice President Nalumango APC leader, Msoni, joins Tonse Alliance, blasts ruling UPND government Govt under fire for suspending 15% export duty on precious stones G20 foreign ministers meet first time in Africa. US absent, alleges host nation, South Africa, anti-American National Road Fund Agency reportedly earns K4 billion, exceeds 2024 toll collection target Court orders ex-minister, Chitotela, to pay VAT on K6.5 million bill owed construction company, Azadi Mopani denies purported meeting between company CEO, Sakanya, and lawmaker Mabeta over Mufulira copper dump World Bank’s fund allocation to Zambia hits $2 billion in three years, on the back of perceived strong governance More backlash for govt as Citizens First party faults scrapping of export duty on precious stones, metals FAZ president, Kamanga, tackles government over withheld passport as football house continues to rumble Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia collaborate on seamless customs integration ‘Mopani CEO has crossed the red line,’ Kankoyo lawmaker, Mabeta, threatens to treat him as a political opponent