Government announces structured gold mining plans for Mfuwe amid significant mineral discoveries, while SADC nations collaborate to combat Peste des Petits Ruminants threatening regional livestock. Developments continue regarding the repatriation and burial arrangements for late former President Edgar Lungu following a South African court ruling.
Main Stories
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Structured Gold Mining in Mfuwe Planned
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga stated gold mining in Mfuwe constituency, Muchinga Province, will be conducted in a structured manner. This approach aims to ensure adherence to environmental regulations, prevent encroachment on residential areas, and attract legitimate investors. -
SADC Unites Target Livestock Disease PPR
Southern African Development Community countries are establishing a buffer zone against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), described by Minister Peter Kapala as a major threat to livelihoods and food security. The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources estimates Africa requires €528 million over five years to eradicate the disease affecting goats and sheep. -
Government Commits to Dignified Burial for Lungu
Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa confirmed the government respects the South African Constitutional Court's dismissal of the Lungu family's appeal but remains committed to working with the family on burial arrangements. Kangwa emphasized the late former President Edgar Lungu deserves a funeral befitting his office.
Other Notable Stories
- Politics: Raphael Nakacinda banned endorsements of preferred PF presidential candidates until campaigns open ahead of the party convention.
- Governance: The Centre for Trade, Policy and Development recommended amending the CDF Act to reduce MPs' influence over project selection, citing section 4 of the current Act.
- Justice: A Lusaka Trust Hospital doctor testified in the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that hospital records show he attended to a person named ‘Joel Malanji’.
- Politics: UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa stated the rejection of Kwacha MP Charles Mulenga by some church congregants does not reflect the party's prospects on the Copperbelt in 2026.
- Media & Justice: Zambia Police confirmed the brief detention of Kabwe journalist Thandizo Banda, 50, after he forced himself into an office to access ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis.
- Economy: The Bank of Zambia stated the new banknotes incorporate state-of-the-art security features, dismissing assertions they need enhancement.
- Economy: Premier Consult Limited CEO Professor Oliver Saasa attributed renewed mining sector investor confidence to government policy consistency since 2021.
- Politics: Kwacha MP Charles Mulenga claimed the church incident where congregants jeered him was "stage-managed" by political rivals within and outside the UPND.
Key Takeaways & Watchpoints
- Implementation of structured gold mining regulations in Mfuwe.
- Regional funding and coordination efforts to combat PPR in livestock.
- Final arrangements for the burial of former President Edgar Lungu.
Article Sources
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- Nakacinda bans endorsements of preferred party presidents
- Amend CDF Act to fulfil decentralization promise, CTPD urges govt
- I attended to Joel Malanji, doctor tells court
- Kwacha rejected MP not UPND, booing him doesn’t reflect what will happen next year – Mweetwa
- Police confirm ‘brief’ detention of Kabwe Journalist
- New banknotes don’t need security feature enhancement – BoZ
- Zambia’s mining policy attracting investment due to consistency – Saasa
- C/belt FAZ holds orientation workshop
- Court adjourns Kingsley Chanda’s judgement to September 30