Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Partey misses Ghana World Cup opener after Canada denies visa amid ongoing legal case Group urges govt to domesticate CEDAW standards for correctional facilities Williams laments lack of African support after South Africa’s world cup defeat Gender-based violence cases drop 8.5 percent in Q1 2026 but child victims rise, Police report Rights commission calls for enhanced protection against child labour as global event marked Police hunt 6 suspects after man accused of witchcraft murdered in Senga Hill Elevate Africa opens applications for threads of Africa 2026 Fashion Film Prize Larin instant impact rescues first World Cup point for Canada in 1-1 draw with Bosnia Longwe challenges HH’s 2026 candidacy, ‘Candle’ ban sparks high court challenge, as Zambia wins big in debt buyback. See our top 10 stories of the week Balogun brace powers US to 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay in Los Angeles opener Chungu to miss political campaigns as Court denies him bail over alleged state security breaches Memory Sitali of Kaoma battles for her intersex child’s right to access health care   Agenz raises $5m seed led by Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures to fix Morocco’s property data gap WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may be wider than reported Persons with disabilities renew calls for Zambia to ratify African Disability Protocol Bank of Zambia knocks lenders for rising public sector worker loan defaults 2026 World Cup opens in Mexico City with Shakira, Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 Civil society groups seek parliamentary scrutiny of Zambia-US agreements Church group cries out over alleged deteriorating electoral climate ahead 2026 polls Govt threatens agro dealers with prosecution, license withdrawal for dealing in counterfeit seed Longwe insists Hichilema’s UPND adoption was unconstitutional Nkombo, four other independent candidates challenge ECZ over ‘candle’ symbol Hichilema rejects Public Gatherings Bill, cites constitutional concerns Police say 4 suspects arrested over Chawama political violence Energy ministry blames poor compliance with wayleave rules for delayed power projects Hichilema gets commendations for rejecting Public Gatherings Bill Govt plans national accreditation agency to strengthen product quality, competitiveness Constitutional Court urged to throw out petition challenging Hichilema’s 2026 eligibility CTPD tasks Zambian govt to conduct NPV analysis in Eurobond buyback deal, demands transparency Kwacha strengthens against major international currencies NAPSA clarifies $300 million Lusaka–Ndola road financing scheme Zambia secures over 97 percent bondholder support in $1.34 billion debt buyback Treadway, Invasion commit $1.25b for African startups Zambia’s market capitalisation rises to K341.87 billion on strong Q1 performance Zambia loses $3.5 billion to illicit financial flows in one year —FIC report UNZA lecturers demand immediate settlement of terminal benefits, cite K1.3 billion liability 130 nabbed in Mumbwa immigration crackdown South Korea stun Czech Republic 2-1 with late comeback in World Cup opener Oppose policies, not the presidency says Chanda Techbytes: Internet penetration rises to 72.1 in Zambia, authorities claim ‘Electricity supply stable,’ ZESCO rules out nationwide load shedding Police say security reinforced after political violence grips Mazabuka, Chawama, Kabwe Swiss organisation trains Zambian Journalists on investigative reporting M’membe, Banda defend validity of 2026 election nominations Govt urges integrated sustainable solutions as water sector faces climate pressures Zambia calls for research on impact of AI on youth employment Gary Nkombo seeks joinder in constitutional court case on independent candidates Sophisticated scams emerging as new fraud threat in Zambia S&P affirms Zambia’s credit rating, provides vote of confidence in country’s debt management efforts Home