Monday, April 7th, 2025

Zambia is mourning the loss of former Finance Minister and Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader Edith Nawakwi, who passed away at the age of 66. Meanwhile, the government is working to reduce its reliance on foreign aid in the health sector, and President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed sadness at Nawakwi's passing. Other news includes the qualification of Zambia's under-17 football team to the World Cup, and the closure of two Lusaka orphanages after successfully relocating children to their birth families or foster homes.