Zambia balances hope and challenges this week with a historic election outcome marked by drought warnings, a landmark $1.5 billion health agreement, and ongoing scrutiny over the detention of opposition figures and Archbishop Alick Banda, alongside ambitious industrial projects and the nation's women's football teams preparing for international qualifiers.
October 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM UTC
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