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In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. Government has raised concern over what it described as deliberate attempts by the opposition and the Oasis Forum to use the courts of law to halt the progression of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 in Parliament. Read more..
2. A simmering dispute over unpaid legal fees has spilled into the Lusaka High Court, with a law firm owned by Lusaka lawyer Joseph Chirwa dragging PF faction Secretary-General Morgan Ng’ona to court for allegedly failing to honour a K2 million bill—despite repeated assurances that “government would handle everything.” Read more…
3. The High Court has dismissed an appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeking to overturn the acquittal of Patriotic Front (PF) acting president, Given Lubinda, effectively leaving the earlier ruling fully intact. Read more…
4. The University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) has set December 19, 2025, for a peaceful protest march to State House to demand payment of outstanding gratuities and pensions dating back to 2016. Read more…
5. A cloud of uncertainty briefly hung over the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday when reports emerged that Bishop John General, real name John Nundwe, had allegedly collapsed and been rushed to Matero Level One Hospital a day before he was expected to return for continued trial. Read more…
6. Copper prices rebounded to near record levels on Wednesday, rising 0.6 percent amid renewed warnings of a significant supply shortfall that is expected to lag behind accelerating global demand. Read more…
7. Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at boosting trade, improving border operations and advancing regional economic integration. Read more…
8. The Africa Energy Commission (AFREC) has unveiled the African Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan, which requires more than US$12.35 million at continental level to support its implementation and real investments in projects. Read more…
9. The recently enacted local content legislation in Zambia’s mining sector is expected to unlock major economic opportunities for domestic businesses, says Tobias Musonda, Director of Planning and Information at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development. Read more…
10. Chipolopolo coach, Moses Sichone, has unveiled his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, trimming his initial provisional list from 55 players. Read more…
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