News Digest - Thursday, September 10th, 2026
This digest highlights a seven-year prison sentence for a drug trafficker and corruption briber, while raising unanswered questions about detained Thai nationals and circumstances surrounding a murder suspect's death in custody. It also examines the fiscal implications of a significant increase in councillor numbers due to proportional representation.
News Digest - Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
This digest highlights the tense political climate following the swearing-in of 224 MPs, focusing on allegations of denied legal access for detained opposition leaders and concerns over the safety of election petition lawyers. It also reports on fiscal constraints due to debt servicing, a victory in busting a counterfeit goods ring, and significant achievements for Zambian athlete Barbra Banda.
News Digest - Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
The New Parliament opens with Vice-President Mutale-Nalumango's call for unity, prompting urgent demands for gender parity in Cabinet. Amidst this political shift, the nation celebrates cultural milestones and historic sports achievements while facing critical challenges in road safety and the tangible impact of government partnerships with the private sector.
News Digest - Monday, September 7th, 2026
The digest highlights President Hichilema's symbolic gesture toward civic appreciation and his "Grow Zambia" agenda, while questioning the absence of concrete implementation plans, budgets, and data to validate these ambitious goals.
News Digest - Friday, September 4th, 2026
The digest highlights a critical gap between official government pronouncements and on-the-ground reality as the nation faces border corruption investigations, opaque proportional representation allocations, and vague timelines for health worker recruitments amidst a rising mood for accountability.
News Digest - Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
This digest highlights President Hichilema's government rejecting the UN's characterization of opposition defenants as "political detainees," unveiling the ambitious "Grow Zambia Agenda" to double GDP, and reporting the sudden, unexplained death of academic Prof. Jones Kasonso.
News Digest - Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
The digest highlights robust diplomatic ties as China backs the TAZARA railway revitalization and Ukraine invites President Hichilema, while domestically the State House refutes illegal inauguration claims and a new US-funded HIV medication arrives. Key follow-up involves sporting action for Power Dynamos and corporate community support from Yango Food.
News Digest - Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
News digest for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 covering the latest developments in Zambian news.
News Digest - Monday, August 31st, 2026
News digest for Monday, August 31st, 2026 covering the latest developments in Zambian news.
News Digest - Friday, August 28th, 2026
News digest for Friday, August 28th, 2026 covering the latest developments in Zambian news.