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In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. President Hakainde Hichilema has assured the nation that Zambia would remain peaceful, orderly, and secure as the official campaign period begins. Read more..
2. A wave of withdrawals from re-contesting various positions has rocked Zambia’s ruling United Party for National Development ahead of the 2026 general elections. Read more..
3. Independent candidate for Mazabuka Central Constituency, Gary Nkombo, has strongly condemned acts of violence and intimidation he was subjected to while filing his nomination papers. Read more..
4. Five small-scale miners who had been trapped underground for 12 days at Matala Gold Mine in Mumbwa District have been successfully rescued alive, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced. Read more..
5. Former Minister of Health Dr. Alex Katakwe has issued an apology and clarification over remarks he made regarding the conduct of public officers made during his farewell media engagement on May 15, 2026. Read more..
6. Global copper prices and other industrial metals continued to rally amid improving investor sentiment over possible progress in talks between the United States and Iran, while the Zambian Kwacha strengthened against the US dollar on the back of mining sector inflows. Read more..
7. Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has reportedly officially re-opened the Chingola “B” Mine, 18 years after operations ceased, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy and Zambia’s drive to expand copper production. Read more…
8. TikToker Francis Kapwepwe, widely known by his online moniker “Why Me,” has been convicted by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to two counts of hate speech. Read more..
9. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern. Read more..
10. Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium. Read more..
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