Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 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 Public institutions in Kitwe, Kalulushi, Chiambishi temporarily shutdown due to water contamination 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 Ex-Lusaka minister, Lusambo, seeks dismissal of ACC’s asset forfeiture case, maintains innocence Activist, Kearns, calls for environmental crime unit in Zambia police Govt under fire for suspending 15% export duty on precious stones 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 Nkana Water suspends supplies to Kitwe over suspected contamination of Kafue River Trident FC reshuffles coaching staff, appoints Chilufya as head coach APC leader, Msoni, joins Tonse Alliance, blasts ruling UPND government Crisis in football gets govt attention, as Attorney-General, Kabesha, instructs FAZ to hold elections before February 28 BoZ governor, Kalyalya, says battle against inflation a collective one, blames exchange rate fluctuations, food shortages Chief Whip Mulusa states conditions under which opposition lawmakers will be allowed to table discussions on cost of living Govt speaks on health status of ex-president Lungu, former minister Nawakwi Climate change worsening gender-based violence in Zambia, says Vice President Nalumango PF stalwart, Mwamba, AIPAC , slam UPND ministers for abandoning parliamentary debate on high cost of living 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 Govt acknowledges place of Catholic Church in nation building, reassures on continued partnership 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 Trump’s threat to cut aid to South Africa could harm white farmers — Reuters reports ‘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 Energy minister, Chikote, offers reasons why ZESCO failed to deliver seven-hour power supply even with higher tariffs Football house may be ruffled as disqualified FAZ candidate, Mweemba, slams election process G20 foreign ministers meet first time in Africa. US absent, alleges host nation, South Africa, anti-American Gemfields, women miners hail govt for lifting 15% export duty on precious stones Over 1,600 Kampasa residents sue Galauni farms over land dispute, demand damages Pope Francis diagnosed with Pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican confirms Five die as cholera outbreak hits Kasumbalesa, authorities intensify response President Hichilema fires education permanent secretary, Kamoko, following controversial television appearance Govt calls on labour unions to propose changes to trade regulations ZESCO says 29 power purchase agreements signed to diversify Zambia’s electricity generation mix Women lead registered voters by over 450,000 as ECZ reveals plans to conduct mass voter registration ahead of 2026 polls Govt heeds public appeal, suspends 15% export duty on precious stones amid Gemfields’ halt on emerald sales Chameleon linked to witchcraft case allegedly targeted at President Hichilema disposed off by police, court hears Techbytes: Adopt Artificial Intelligence to survive, tech enthusiast advises businesses Mopani denies purported meeting between company CEO, Sakanya, and lawmaker Mabeta over Mufulira copper dump Govt stresses importance of Corporate Social Responsibility for mining success in Zambia World Food Programme donates drones to enhance Zambia’s disaster response capabilities World Bank’s fund allocation to Zambia hits $2 billion in three years, on the back of perceived strong governance Illegal mining causes widespread water pollution across Zambia, Minister Nzovu warns Finance minister, Musokotwane, highlights Zambia’s economic resilience, debt sustainability at Saudi conference Home