Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Hichilema confident of 3 million tonnes as US-backed KoBold breaks ground for Mingomba take-off Three opposition parties launch CF Orange Alliance, back Kalaba for 2026 presidency Civil society groups urge court action against MPs involved in cross-carpeting Zambia secures Norway-backed carbon finance to boost solar power investment Mobile money lifts Zambia’s financial inclusion to 80.1% in 2025 – FinScope survey Football Association of Zambia mourns death of Theresa Musatila Zambia’s April inflation slows to 6.8% as food prices ease; trade surplus narrows The United States, a political ally and an important strategic partner of Morocco Yango Group announces 2026 Yango Fellowship cohort across six African countries Tanzania sets out minerals revenue, export and value-addition plans for 2026/27, by Jasper A. Kwayu ‘Failure to bury former President Lungu an abomination,’ Kasama Catholic Archbishop calls for closure Govt plans health facilities in busy markets to improve access Africa targets efficient transport corridors to drive trade growth —Report Why we dumped our political parties —Chasefu, Zgambo Techbytes: Mauritius pushes ICT partnership drive in Zambia, SADC region Forensic trail uncovers K14 million diversion in Muleya murder trial Group urges wider consultation as government advances Electoral Reform Bill Copper prices slide as strong dollar puts pressure on markets World Bank names Firas Raad new division director for four southern African countries Moroccan Sahara: Canada officially supports the autonomy plan Champions League: PSG survive Bayern fightback in 5–4 classic CAA, CCPC sign agreement to strengthen competition, consumer protection in Zambia’s aviation sector Zambia’s Attorney General, Kabesha, moves to reclaim Edgar Lungu’s body as legal battle deepens President Hichilema says Kaunda’s values should guide Zambia forward Gunmen kill at least 29 in Nigeria village attack, children abducted in separate incident UK Museum to return 45 artefacts to Botswana in landmark repatriation Govt urges water utilities to improve efficiency, cut losses Musician ‘Dalitso Mwana Wakomboni’ arrested for drunk driving after collision with presidential motorbike Harvest Group dreams film village, as company plays host to Nollywood legend, Patience Ozokwor Zambia Army orders illegal miners out of Rufunsa gold site, halts operations Zambia, DRC move to launch simplified trade regime for small-scale cross-border traders Afreximbank publishes CANEX anthology to promote emerging African, Caribbean writers Green Eagles coach, Mutapa, targets strong finish ahead of clash with Green Buffaloes (video) Zambia manufacturers say reforms lifting industrial growth, urge policy consistency Prosecutors, Standards Agency join forces to target unsafe products in Zambia Luapula province courts investors to unlock economic potential PeP names Chanda Katotobwe as presidential candidate for 2026 election Former Zambian envoy urges Ramaphosa to explain handling of Lungu’s remains South African court restricts access to ex-Zambian president Lungu’s body amid legal dispute Lungu family accuses South African police of unlawful handling of ex-president’s body Chainama Hills Hospital sees rise in mental health cases linked to relationship breakdowns Burundi’s ruling party names President Ndayishimiye as 2027 election candidate Zambia court rules children born to refugees eligible for citizenship Regional and international community has the obligation to support the territorial integrity of Mali Kalala urges Zambians to prioritise integrity, national interest in upcoming elections Zambia positions itself in global green energy shift with Muntanga Uranium project–Kayumba UBZ leader, Soondo, demands govt accountability over handling of late ex-president Lungu’s remains 111 suspected illegal migrants detained in Eastern, Southern provinces by Zambian authorities Police say Kitwe businessman, 56, dead after drinking bout, sexual encounter with girlfriend Home