Zambia Monitor Headlines Today

Woman rescued after falling into collapsed pit latrine in Mpika

Development People’s Party questions President Hichilema’s recent appointments

Congo heads to polls in vote expected to extend Sassou Nguesso’s rule

Zambia housing forum launches waste-to-energy project at Soweto Market

World Bank approves $45 million to support Zambia’s economic reforms

Gordon strikes as Newcastle sink Chelsea to boost European push

City’s title hopes crumble after costly draw at West Ham

Dowman, 16, makes premier league history as Arsenal take huge step toward title with 2-0 win over Everton

Zambia National Service commander, Solochi, calls for increased adherence to engineering standards

5-year-old Luwingu girl drowns in well as police caution parents

Copperbelt minister, Matambo, fumes over poor quality of Ndola–Sakanya highway

Techbytes: Cape Town fintech Orca Fraud raises $2.35 million to expand real-time fraud detection platform (Tech Africa)

PF faction quits Tonse Alliance, govt warns OMCs against fuel hoarding amid Middle East price fears. See our top 10 stories of the week

Zambia oil marketers deny hoarding, blame diesel shortages on limited pipeline supply

Zambia kidney foundation calls for more dialysis facilities as disease burden grows

SADC ministers reaffirm commitment to regional integration after Pretoria meeting

Eight killed in 44 road accidents during Zambia’s Youth Day holiday

Zambia seeks Luxembourg investment, eyes development cooperation agreement

South African DJ Shimza denies benefiting from partner’s political ties

Small-scale miners call for national strategy, propose $3 million equipment loan scheme

Trump says U.S. struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island in Facebook post

High Court asked to rule on rightful heir to Chief Chitambo throne

Iran participating at the world cup in U.S bears security risks, Trump argues

Emotional moment as cyber-harassment case against Mutale Mwanza faces possible withdrawal

ZRDC, CEJ partner to strengthen environmental research, climate justice efforts

Zambia highlights progress against child marriage at UN women’s commission

PF Member arrested in Mpulungu for allegedly smashing police officer’s vehicle during youth day event

Economist calls for more aggressive approach to unlock domestic direct investment

Emerging market inflows slow after strong January show, as net performance dip $21.7 billion

Vice president Nalumango commends Ecobank Zambia for supporting national development

Hichilema reshuffles cabinet: New ministers appointed, Muchinga permanent secretary fired

President Hichilema marks youth day in Solwezi, announces new university plans

Africa GreenCo grabs international award in London for Zambia project

Firm calls on Southern African Power Pool to speed up expansion of regional transmission infrastructure

Zambia standards agency seeks statutory backing for product compliance marks

Govt concludes arrangement for second cohort of Zambia National Service training programme

Zambia calls for stronger regional cooperation as SADC council of ministers meets in Pretoria

Sino Kaiyuan Mining company fined K130,000 for labour law breaches

Chikote calls for strengthening of state utilities in Africa while boosting private sector participation in energy

Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage, launches foundation to groom future African music creatives

Air transport sector reportedly generates K9.9 billion in export value in 2025

Reports say Southern African equity markets hardest hit as Middle East tensions persist

Alternative dispute resolution gains ground as Zambia judiciary settles 511 cases through mediation in 2025

Goalkeeping error hands PSG commanding 5-2 win over Chelsea in Champions League clash

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick helps Real Madrid thrash Man City 3-0

Youth star, Kalimina, named by Coach Lwandamina in provisional Chipolopolo squad for Botswana tournament

Group alleges absence of unionization responsible for sexual exploitation in hotel and catering industry

Chief Chanje cries out over failure of Tobacco Board to distribute tree seedlings to farmers

Arusha eGovernment forum sharpens rules on digital projects and Zambia should pay attention

Fire brigade rescues newborn baby dumped in pit latrine in Mpika

Lubinda-led PF faction forms Pamodzi Alliance, cuts ties with Tonse Alliance (Video)

Mining, energy dominate as ZEMA approves 96 new development projects across Zambia

Zambia Revenue Authority system glitches persist despite restoration claims

Police arrest man over defilement of 3-year-old, as Grade 12 pupil reportedly commits suicide in Chilubi

NjiaPay closes $2.1 million seed round to boost payment reliability across Africa (Africa Tech)

Nigeria signs agreement to host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, targets $50 billion in deals

Police launch manhunt after assault and arson leave man severely burnt

Mubanga urges alternative fuel supply deals to offset Middle East risks

UPND warns members against unauthorised statements on internal elections

Tax authority, ZRA, waives penalties after system outage disrupts services

Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of Iran’s Khamenei

Foreign minster, Haimbe, tells UK Zambia’s economy on stronger footing after debt crisis

Taxi driver shot dead, another man wounded in Chingola bar fight

Churches frown at sexual exploitation of women in workplaces, as world marks International Women’s Day (Video)

Police probe robberies after suspect dies during investigation in Lusaka

Suicide suspected as Zambian soldier dies from gunshot wound at Apollo Military Camp

Angélique Kidjo announces new album featuring Fally Ipupa, Davido, others

Electoral Commission of Zambia cannot sanction use of unapproved constituency names, says Kasaro

Govt releases K14.5 billion in February to fund wages, debt service, social programmes

300 boxes of rotten fish destined for Kasumbalesa intercepted in Chililabombwe, destroyed

Chelsea fight back twice to beat 10-man Wrexham 4-2 in FA Cup thriller

Police nab suspect after ZESCO cables worth K80,000 vandalized

Arsenal’s experimental side beat Mansfield 2–1 in FA Cup

Man City knock Newcastle out of FA Cup, cruise into quarter-finals with 3-1 victory

Report claims Zambia ranked among worst performers in tobacco industry interference index

Hoodlums vandalize transformer, disrupt Ndola water supply as police probe Kasama office burglary

Nasty C opens up on mental health, says he’s been ‘in the pits’ since December

Mining: Zambia, Morroco, Botswana lead Africa in Investment Attractiveness Index

Preparations in top gear as mining firms commit $2.5 million to hosting global safety event

Zambia secures $277 million debt restructuring deal with UK, payments extended to 2043

Tonse Alliance faults endorsements of UPND, effects of M’East crisis on Zambia x-rayed. See our top 10 stories of the week

ACC arrests two Ministry of Livestock officials over alleged misappropriation of $10 million project funds

ZCTU, Human Rights Commission condemn workplace violence, call for women empowerment

No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender —Trump

ZESCO United parts ways with CEO Mutafu, suspends technical bench

Group calls on Zambia to ratify African Disability Protocol (video)

President Hichilema urges youths to reject violence ahead of 2026 elections

Two former Namwala council officials jailed for corruption

New Heritage Party leader, Kateka, accuses govt of politicising Women’s Day celebrations

Citizens First alleges manipulation of voter-register figures ahead of 2026 general polls

Party leader, Mubanga, makes case for revival of Indeni Refinery, describes project as ‘dormant giant’

Lusaka cost of living rises, as Jesuit centre claims basic needs basket hit K11,844 in Feb. for family of five

Police shoot, arrest suspect after recovering stolen shotgun in Mufulira

IMF cuts Zambia’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.5% amid mining, energy challenges

Kwacha weakens for fourth straight session against US dollar

Local motor vehicle inspection company, AAA, obtains Kenyan accreditation

Govt calls for streamlined mining regulations to ensure clarity, consistency

Zambia to host African biosphere reserves assembly in Livingstone

Small-scale gemstone miners condemn sharp increase in ZEMA fees

Middle East Crisis: Zambian govt says country has enough fuel stocks to last two months