Zambia Monitor https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Weakening public service system troubling, Kalabo speaks on govt response Zambia’s Mwale elected African Telecommunications Union Secretary-General ZDA claims rising investor confidence, as US$97billion investment licences reportedly issued since 2021 ZANACO, WEAC partner to strengthen women-led businesses AfDB warns super El Niño could cost Africa up to US$20 billion Govt calls on stakeholders to prioritize interventions for water sector, as access remains a major challenge 23-year-old socialite, Mwale, charged with production of obscene material Govt pushes for stable tax regime ahead of 2027 budget, says manufacturing key to growth Côte d’Ivoire mark WAFCON return with emphatic Burkina Faso victory Tanzania beat South Africa 2-1 in closely contested WAFCON Group B opener Group calls for active quality improvement programmes in health facilities Police arrest leading opposition party official, Kennedy Kamba, at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport AFCON 26: Morocco thrash kenya 4-0 Algeria win WAFCON opener as blunder seals Senegal’s fate Techbytes: World Bank warns Africa risks digital divide as AI reshapes economies Govt agencies sign agreement to prosecute suppliers of substandard products Govt reportedly begins nutrition-sensitive cash payments in four districts UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopts amended decision on Victoria Falls Football legend, Chitambala, hails KCM’s $5 million investment as a turning point for Zambian football ICOF seeks to set aside K5.5 million default judgment Businessman sues pastor Jimmy kay over Fally Ipupa concert proceeds Family sues state for K20 million over maternal death at Chilenje Hospital Zambia’s policy environment demands closely integrated sectoral coordination- Kelvin Chisanga Afreximbank-backed platform facilitates $5.3 million fuel trade deal Group questions silence on King Lewanika University, other provincial universities ahead of polls Zambia developing health financing reform framework to improve health resource management —Lishimpi Senegal President, Faye, launches new party as split with Sonko deepens T-Sean releases 23-track ‘Still Waters’ album, features Xaven, Chef 187, others August Polls: Leading opposition party, NRPUP, accuses ECZ of ‘suspicious secrecy’ over ballot paper handling Tunisia battles over 900 fires as heatwave grips country Mali reiterates support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara and for autonomy plan Police probe election violence in Ndola, Kitwe 746 die as road accidents rise 18.1 percent in Q2 2026; Lusaka records over half of cases Zambia, Belize stress need for expanded bilateral partnership Police shoot dead wanted suspect in Mongu TI-Z flags poll credibility threat, ‘con artist’ post lands in court, as amnesty demands Mukuka’s release. See our top 10 stories of the week Govt claims k115.5 million released to clear water utilities’ terminal benefits arrears Zambia, Tanzania agree to strengthen fisheries, livestock cooperation Constitutional court to rule on joint tickets and independents ahead of Zambia elections Constitutional Court reserves ruling on judges’ foreign appointments after tensed hearing Govt flags limited connectivity, inadequate infrastructure as key challenges in postal and courier sector Food Reserve Agency sets K347 floor price for maize as 2026 crop buying begins Zambia launches mine closure guidelines to strengthen responsible mining Illicit trade threatens 70% of alcohol market, undermines manufacturing growth —Zambian Manufacturers Mwamba faults ACC decision to discontinue alleged criminal cases against Matambo, Kawana, others Lawyer, Kasonde, says constitutional amendment process fell short of standards Police officer hit by speeding driver on Great North Road Detained ZNBC journalist, Mukuka, begs court to intervene over alleged illegal detention Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger launch joint bid to host 2032 AFCON Home