News Digest - Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
Parliament approves a 30-ministry Cabinet, the 2027 budget slips to Nov. 6, Auditor General flags missing Mukula logs and lost land revenue, and cholera hits a passenger train.
News Digest - Monday, October 26th, 2026
Hichilema's bid to restructure ministries, fiscal doubts over Grow Zambia's 2031 targets, and a K19.9bn supplementary budget with new IMF programme.
News Digest - Friday, October 23rd, 2026
President Hichilema announces a K19.9 billion supplementary budget dominated by maize payments while Zambia celebrates its 62nd independence anniversary amid high-tension politics surrounding the apprehension of Jay Banda and scrutiny over fiscal discipline.
News Digest - Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
This digest highlights the return of fugitive MP Jay Jay Banda to face court, a former magistrate's admission of electoral bribery, and President Hichilema's strategic leadership restructuring ahead of the COMESA summit. It also addresses critical environmental warnings regarding reduced water inflows and updates on Zambia's football successes in continental competitions.
News Digest - Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
The digest highlights a tense political climate as President Hichilema warns against project delays while the country faces serious challenges including a spike in road deaths, looming power cuts due to reduced Kariba allocations, and controversies surrounding the arrest of opposition figure Jay Jay Banda.
News Digest - Monday, October 19th, 2026
. The digest highlights a week of institutional scrutiny as the Auditor General exposes significant mining revenue leakages and missing forestry logs, alongside a delayed bail hearing for detained opposition leaders. It also covers sporting setbacks for the Copper Princesses, a controversial contract fine for player Lameck Banda, and government reiteration on private mining models amidst calls for better financial governance.
News Digest - Friday, October 16th, 2026
This digest highlights a major corruption scandal at ZAMMSA involving over K1.4 billion in procurement irregularities, the capture of fugitive former MP Emmanuel Jay Banda, and a traditional leader's warning against pursuing a third presidential term. It also covers the government's plan to compensate farmers for maize procurement and the nation's sporting updates.
News Digest - Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Zambia's recent digest highlights a historic UN Human Rights Council victory and the nation's first cochlear implant surgery, set against a backdrop of political tension involving opposition figures and disputes over electoral seat redistribution. Notable updates also include the Copper Queens' Olympic qualification, critical mining investments in Mopani, and ongoing legal battles concerning urban management and security.
News Digest - Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Zambia secured a strong re-election to the UN Human Rights Council amidst domestic tensions involving Archbishop Banda's trial, opposition leader detentions, and a severe cholera outbreak. Key watchpoints include the judiciary's response to security incidents, the health ministry's administrative cleanup amid rising cases, and the parliamentary debate on the 2027 budget.
News Digest - Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
The digest details a worsening cholera outbreak and a contentious debate over confirmed cuts to Constituency Development Fund allocations, alongside Zambia's removal from the WHO health workforce red list. Key updates also include the national team's critical Olympic qualifying match, the upcoming trial of Archbishop Banda, and progress on environmental governance reform.