Zambia Monitor Headlines Today

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

Afreximbank-backed platform facilitates $5.3 million fuel trade deal

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger launch joint bid to host 2032 AFCON

Copperbelt women aged 15–49 most vulnerable to new HIV infections —Health ministry

Copper prices climb on supply concerns as oil extends rally

Zambia’s petroleum procurement debt falls, govt claims

Zambia begins ratification process for African disability rights protocol

Amnesty International calls for unconditional release of Zambian journalist detained by govt

Zambian govt confident of hitting 3 million-tonne copper target by 2031 —Official

Constitutional court dismisses petition over US-Zambia health agreement

Mubanga calls for crop export agency to boost agricultural trade

Ex-Zambeef cashier jailed 14 months for stealing K74,000

Zambian driver jailed two years with hard labour for aiding illegal immigrants

SADC deploys observation mission ahead of Zambia’s 13 August general election

Electoral body lifts suspension of NRPUP campaign activities in Kaputa Constituency

Govt flags limited connectivity, inadequate infrastructure as key challenges in postal and courier sector

ERB, ZMA move to enforce petroleum storage and in-transit losses guidelines

Yango named Southern Africa’s most reliable ride-hailing service provider

Benin reiterates steadfast position in support of Moroccan Sahara

Techbytes: Somalia raises security concerns over WhatsApp username feature

FAO calls for coordinated action to transform Zambia’s food systems

August Polls: Katuta laments incidence of unopposed candidates, fears democracy is at risk

Ghana considers the autonomy plan as the only realistic and lasting basis to resolve the Sahara issue

Techbytes: AI could boost sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 4%, IMF says

34-year-old Zambian fined K80,000 for aiding illegal immigrants

Chanda calls for investor linkages to unlock idle mining licenses

UPND chieftain, Simuuwe, tells court social media post branded him a ‘con artist’

Calls for independent probe into Kalingalinga teargas incident heightens

Immigration department claims nationwide convictions of illegal foreigners

Ebola death toll nears 1,000 in DR Congo, as WHO says virus spreading at an unprecedented pace

Landscape programme reinforces energy data quality to strengthen emissions reduction programme

Engineers call on govt to explore geothermal energy

Govt claims K999,252 farming equipment handed over to Senanga District beneficiaries

Chewa traditional leaders ban cultivation of virginia tobacco, production of charcoals

Transparency International names Zambian traditional leaders, diplomats engaging in partisan politics (See list)

Fire engulfs two rooms at UNZA hostel

Private pension assets jump 29 percent as PIA urges retirement planning

Kwacha slips as markets await month-end forex support

AfDB, ARSO strengthen standards bureau to enhance competitiveness, boost international trade

KCM backs Zambia football, commits to five years sponsorship deal with FAZ

North-Western leads Zambia’s population growth as govt urges data-driven planning for youth

Afreximbank approves $200 million facility for Algeria oilfield project

Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks constitutional guidance on running mate resignations

NRPUP sues Electoral Commission of Zambia over Kaputa campaign suspension

Vietnamese national nabbed as 218 Rosewood logs seized in Manyinga bust

Green Climate Fund boosts financing capacity by $4 billion under new efficiency reforms

Access Bank wins big at Euromoney Awards

Eight reportedly killed in Burundi church gathering stampede

ECOWAS countries are joining the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline project

Techbytes: Morocco’s ORA raises $2 million from local investors, extends series A round to $10 million

Trafigura reportedly exits 2,000MW power project, casts uncertainty over Zambia, DRC energy initiatives

Zambia, Togo open new chapter of diplomatic and economic cooperation

Three bodies retrieved in Zambezi River search for suspected drowned Ethiopian nationals

Zambia launches final polio round, targets 3.9 million children under five

Torres’ extra-time winner seals Spain’s World Cup triumph over 10-man Argentina

Tunisia heatwave pushes temperatures near 50°C

Police probe viral video of masked men with machetes

Bo’jangles Jazz festival set for grand finale

Zimbabwean Winky D poster sparks illuminati debate

Developing Story: Zambian govt reacts to arrest, detention of ZNBC Journalist, Mukuka

Three-year-old dies in Kalikiliki house fire as police probe cause

ZNBC journalist detained over alleged illegal recording, circulation of private conversations

Luapula official warns of wetland, forest loss, calls for urgent restoration

England beat France 6-4 to win third-place thriller at World Cup

Bishops walk for peace ahead 2026 elections

South Africa reportedly backs Motsepe for future FIFA presidency

Copper Queens step up WAFCON preparations in Algeria

Group flags legal barriers as key threat to civic space in Zambia

Catholic Bishops slam political violence, EU deploys 100 observers for Zambia’s elections, See our top 10 stories of the week

Techbytes: Acumen raises additional $90m for African climate-resilient agriculture fund, eyes North Africa expansion

President Hichilema restates commitment to peaceful polls

New excavations at Ingombe Ilede uncover deeper archaeological deposits, set to rewrite history

21 die in Uganda school bus tragedy

Zambia intensifies trade facilitation efforts

Morocco – France: 14 agreements signed at the 15th high-level meeting

Kwacha weakens as dollar demand rises, copper prices strengthen

Bankers express worries, as multiple loans heighten household debt concerns

Caritas sounds the alarm over rising child abuse, political exploitation

Reject violence, incitement by politicians, Catholic Bishops tell Zambians ahead of August 13 polls

Police fire tear gas, disrupt Mundubile, Zulu rally in Kalingalinga (Images)

Police arrest maid in Choma over alleged theft of 11-month-old child

EU deploys 100 Observers for Zambia’s August 13 elections, urges free, fair, peaceful polls

Techbytes: Digital adoption now essential for SMEs, says Liquid Zambia

Techbytes: ZRA turns to AI, research to strengthen tax administration

The journalist Ali Mrabet released after hearing in Casablanca

IFC considers US$50m financing for Zambia hotel project

Agency raises the alarm over unregistered qualifications, illegal institutions

Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home

Morocco’s foreign minister and top defense official receive in Rabat the Board of Peace High Representative for Gaza

Setback for Tonse Alliance in Lumezi North, as parliamentary candidate, Clement Mwale dies

Mid-term evaluation under Eight National Development Plan shows progress but …