Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Ecobank pledges K142,001 as NAPSA receives K101,000 for inaugural Pensioners Marathon Miles Sampa misses court, scrambles medical sick note to justify absence Govt claims K1.4 billion released as social cash transfers to vulnerable Zambians in June Dalisoul says drink-driving conviction has changed him Woman committed to High Court over alleged murder of husband’s two children Banda explains cracks in OPP-PAC alliance and why he dumped Mushimba Ramos strikes late as Portugal sink Croatia to reach World Cup last 16 Spain outclass Austria with 3-0 World Cup win Switzerland knock Algeria out of World Cup by Zambia’s copper revival faces market reality as move to raise $423 million for KCM delayed ZDA boss, Halwampa, calls for unified investment due diligence framework at OECD forum Police arrest man in viral video caught assaulting Chinese Supervisor in Mufulira Techbytes: Google, Idris Elba’s Akuna group launch US$1 million AI programme for African creators ZCCM-IH reportedly sets aside $44 million for Trafigura dispute settlement Cost of living climbs K747.88 in six months despite economic gains —Report Church mother body condemns political killings in Kaputa, Mazabuka Govt moves to forestall July 2 lecturers strike at UNZA; claims K450 million released to clear debts Man jailed for helping seven Somalis illegally exit Zambia Constitutional Court dismisses Auditor General’s bid to strike out LAZ petition challenging his appointment Zambia’s PPP framework attracts over $19 billion, envoy tells UAE investors Netherlands investors eye Zambia’s critical minerals sector State asks ConCourt to rule independent candidates must meet two-month requirement Deadly floods reportedly claim 13 lives in Accra Zambia confirms 119 measles cases, four dead; Western Province worst hit Techbytes: Nigerian fintech Stabyl raises $2.7m to solve Africa’s FX liquidity gap Court hears suppliers in ZAMMSA K1.4 billion procurement deal failed to show medicine stocks Controversial penalty sees Belgium defeat Senegal 3-2 Mundibile laments failed promises to Barotseland, says TONSE Alliance will redeem pledges to Western Province ZCCM-IH reports K2.79 billion loss for 2025 Hichilema orders probe into political violence in Kaputa, Mazabuka Zambia pushes for bigger share of global carbon finance at Paris meeting Former anti-corruption boss wins defamation case against Kaaba, newspaper house Copper gains on easing geopolitical tensions as Kwacha holds firm Agro-dealers given documentation deadline for farmer support programme Mbappe sets World Cup knockout record as France rout Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16 Quinones, Jimenez fire Mexico past Ecuador into World Cup last 16 Norway beat Ivory Coast, set up last 16 battle against Brazil Balogun scores, sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 Livingstone, Nakonde courts jail two in separate immigration cases Diesel, petrol prices crash for July as Energy Regulation Board reportedly responds to global dynamics Africa’s digital transformation must leave no one behind —COMESA Chipeta petitions anti-corruption agency over alleged voter card seizures in Chasefu North Mingomba Copper Mine eyes Southern Zambia expansion DR Congo exits World Cup, as Kane rescues England with late brace Police deploy across S’Africa ahead of anti-immigration protests as 25,000 repatriated Environmental agency grants approval for establishment of refinery, 77 other projects Breaking! Banda dumps Mushimba, walks away from being running mate at OPP Police arrest 10 over reported political murder in Kaputa Guinea-Bissau reaffirms firm support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, sovereignty over entire territory, including Sahara Home