News Digest - Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Zambian football faces a critical juncture as Power Dynamos defeated ZESCO United, showcasing the league's competitiveness and ZESCO's struggle to balance domestic performance with CAF Champions League commitments. Fans should watch for ZESCO's efforts to recover their form and the overall impact of continental tournaments on Zambian clubs' league performance.
News Digest - Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Today's headlines focus on the government's ambitious agricultural goals to increase crop production and exports. However, the plan faces a significant challenge: the current lack of adequate storage capacity threatens to undermine these efforts and impact national food security.
News Digest - Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Today's top stories highlight urgent concerns over rising child sexual abuse cases and the government's ambitious plan to eliminate road fatalities through the new "Vision Zero" campaign. Additionally, accountability remains a key focus as the government pursues legal action against former ministers who failed to repay unlawfully earned salaries.
News Digest - Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Zambia's economy is seeing potential boosts from a maize export deal and the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework stabilizing the Kwacha. The government is also prioritizing mental health investments, while other news includes a high-profile bail denial in a hate speech case and developments in sports and forensics.
News Digest - Monday, October 27th, 2025
Today's headlines focus on Zambia's commitment to sports as a key driver of national development, highlighted by government support and private sector investment in events like the North vs South Golf Challenge. Zesco United's CAF Confederation Cup qualification and Zanaco's lead in the MTN Super League are boosting the nation's sporting profile.
News Digest - Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Zambia's economy is set for a boost with new mining regulations promoting local sourcing, while a prominent business executive faces fraud charges related to a gold deal. In sports, the U-17 Women's National Team suffered a close defeat in their World Cup opener but aims to rebound against Japan.
News Digest - Monday, October 20th, 2025
Today's news highlights efforts to boost Zambia's economy through improved tax collection and regional connectivity, alongside initiatives to protect the environment and advance constitutional reform. Key stories include a call for better tax education, ZEMA's pollution directives for Sino Metals, and the public release of guidelines for the constitutional review process.
News Digest - Friday, October 17th, 2025
Today's headlines focus on Zambia's economic progress through commissioning a fertilizer plant and a significant maize export deal with Malawi, bolstering regional food security. President Hichilema also calls for unity and peace ahead of the National Day of Prayer, while Coca-Cola launches a campaign providing free bus rides in exchange for recycling.
News Digest - Thursday, October 16th, 2025
News digest for Thursday, October 16th, 2025 covering the latest developments in Zambian news.
News Digest - Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Today's headlines highlight Zambia's economic strides with its first beef exports to the DRC, generating revenue for local farmers. Meanwhile, the nation mourns the loss of actress Wanga Zulu, reminding us of the importance of health vigilance and accessible healthcare.