Zambia Monitor Headlines Today

Civil society groups urge court action against MPs involved in cross-carpeting

Why we dumped our political parties —Chasefu, Zgambo

Zambia secures Norway-backed carbon finance to boost solar power investment

Football Association of Zambia mourns death of Theresa Musatila

Group urges wider consultation as government advances Electoral Reform Bill

Copper prices slide as strong dollar puts pressure on markets

Moroccan Sahara: Canada officially supports the autonomy plan

Champions League: PSG survive Bayern fightback in 5–4 classic

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

Tanzania sets out minerals revenue, export and value-addition plans for 2026/27,by Jasper A. Kwayu

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

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

Harvest Group dreams film village, as company plays host to Nollywood legend, Patience Ozokwor

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

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

Zambia positions itself in global green energy shift with Muntanga Uranium project–Kayumba

Kalala urges Zambians to prioritise integrity, national interest in upcoming elections

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

Police arrest social commentator ‘Mama Chikamoneka’ over cyber harassment allegation

Mali defence minister, Camara, reported killed in coordinated militant attacks

Controversy follows release of Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’

Govt commissions $12 million prefab plant to fast-track delivery of affordable homes, bridge housing deficit

Manchester City stage late comeback to reach fourth straight FA cup final

Arsenal defeat Newcastle to return to top of premier league

Zambian govt admits late President Lungu’s body back in family custody after forced action by South African court

Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting incident, suspect nabbed

Controversy over late president Lungu rages, as Zambia ramps up power generation. See our top 10 stories of the week

Cabinet approves key pension reform bills

Immigration cracks down on illegal migrants in Northern Province

Zambia signs host country agreement with Global Green Growth Institute to boost climate action

Govt officials reportedly intercept company director, secure over K500,000 for Wynn Casino workers

Ruger arrives Zambia ahead of Mosi Day of Thunder headline performance

Lusaka lawyer, Kasolo, petitions court to nullify 2026 LAZ elections over alleged irregularities

Justice O’ Metre: Recap of cases involving politically-exposed persons, others; March, 2026

Money lending firm drags former presidential aide, Chanda, to court over seized loan collateral

Two men face trial over fraudulent use of Justice minister, Kasune’s name in alleged forgery case

Special Education in Zambia: Current State, Policy Framework, and the Path Forward, by Chinedu S. Ekwonye

Again, Council of Churches pleads with govt, Lungu family for speedy resolution of burial impasse

Zambia calls for stronger regional cooperation on shared water resources

Govt eyes K1 billion investments as Hichilema opens Luapula Expo

Heritage party warns rushed education reforms will compromise learning standards

Team Europe, Zambian companies partner to restore lower Kafue water catchments

Hichilema to visit Kasama, says Provincial Minister, Mbao

UK reiterates support for Morocco’s autonomy plan

Zambia’s economy shows early signs of stability as Access Bank highlights financing push

Alleged Corruption: Ex-minister Malanji denied bail pending appeal, remains in custody

Nakacinda plea stalls as State files amended espionage charge

Lungu family accuses Zambian officials, South African police of illegal seizure, postmortem on former president’s remains

Hichilema retains key officials in UPND national management committee

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa unveils $500,000 solarisation project in Mayukwayukwa

LWSC upgrades Chunga plant, constructs Ngwerere facility in major Lusaka sanitation project

Three die, several injured as minibus overturns along Great North Road in Lusaka

Kalaba condemns alleged removal of Lungu’s remains from South African morgue, demands public apology from UPND govt

After fresh controversies trailed whereabouts of Lungu’s remains, IBA cautions media houses on reporting

Luanshya Mine set for August 2026 production restart after major dewatering milestone

Princesses and Brigitte Macron grace Rabat’s Royal Theatre opening with cultural celebration

Moroccan Sahara : Honduras suspends recognition of Pseudo “sadr”

Finland unveils €10 million SASK programme to boost workers’ rights and disability inclusion in Zambia

Tanzania’s energy budget sets out a bigger East African role

Zambia seal comeback win over Rwanda, progress 4-1 on aggregate

Africa Finance Corporation spotlights Lobito rail project ahead of Nairobi summit

Breaking! Court papers show Lungu’s remains to be returned to mortuary of family’s choice in South Africa

Zambia backs artisanal mining growth, urges investment at Luapula Expo

Man City beat Burnley, dethrone Arsenal from top of Premier League

ZANIS tells court it never accredited Zimbabwean journalist in M’membe espionage case

Cairo to host AfCFTA capacity-building programme, as African firms seek to tap free-trade pact

Firm seeks default judgment against ex-health minister Chilufya in K3 million property dispute

2026 Polls: Hichilema retains Nalumango as UPND vice president; M’membe names Banda running mate

Reactions trail reported transfer of late Lungu’s body to Zambian govt

Chelsea sack coach Rosenior, after team fails to score in five consecutive match losses since 1912

Chelsea sacks coach Rosenior, after team fails to score in five consecutive matches losses since 1912

Zambian govt confirms speculations, says late President Lungu’s remains now in its possession

Intrigues trail whereabouts of late Lungu’s body, as S’African news platform says Zambian govt executes court order over remains