News Digest - Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Zambia is strengthening its economic governance with an IMF program extension and anti-corruption efforts in the mining sector, demonstrated by the arrest of a mine director for bribery. Meanwhile, early voting is underway, but concerns have been raised about public consultation in constitutional reforms, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to democratic processes and accountability.
News Digest - Monday, September 15th, 2025
Zambia is seeing progress in key areas: a record maize harvest is bolstering food security, power outages are being reduced, and new laws are cracking down on fake farming inputs. Zambia is also aligned with the broader African push for debt relief.
News Digest - Friday, September 12th, 2025
Zambia faces a multi-faceted crisis with a persistent cholera outbreak, severe river pollution linked to corporate negligence, and a crippling energy shortage impacting livelihoods nationwide. Meanwhile, President Hichilema is addressing corruption and power sector reforms, and the nation rallies behind its junior football team in a regional tournament.
News Digest - Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Today's top stories focus on Zambia's efforts to improve energy security through regional partnerships, address environmental concerns with ongoing Kafue River pollution compensation, and tackle corruption allegations. Readers should watch for developments from the Energy Forum for Africa, the Sino-Metals environmental assessment, and the upcoming presidential address to parliament on energy and education.
News Digest - Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Today's headlines focus on Malawi's upcoming elections amid economic woes and Zambia's efforts to address legal protection for albinos and mining sector governance. Also notable are appeals against lenient sentences for former officials and the investigation into the deaths of two soldiers.
News Digest - Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Zambia is experiencing widespread power outages due to system instability, as well as a police investigation into the suspicious deaths of two ZNS servicemen. In other news, Zambia's World Cup hopes were dashed after a loss to Morocco, while Malawi presidential candidates signed a peace declaration ahead of their elections.
News Digest - Monday, September 8th, 2025
Today's top stories include Zambia's crucial World Cup qualifier against Morocco and the Edgar Lungu burial dispute heading back to court in South Africa. Readers should also note the ECZ's announcement that registered 2021 voters don't need to re-register, as well as the tragic fire at Kapalala Market.
News Digest - Friday, September 5th, 2025
Zambia's stock exchange is booming, leading global markets, while new hospital upgrades promise better healthcare access. The government is weighing legalizing motorcycle taxis, and high-profile officials have been sentenced on corruption charges, with the state seizing their assets.
News Digest - Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Today's headlines are dominated by anti-corruption efforts, with multiple high-profile figures sentenced to prison for financial crimes; meanwhile, the government expresses confidence in winning the 2026 elections. In economic news, Zambia and Sweden launched a major energy project, and ZANACO reports significant profit growth.
News Digest - Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Today's top stories include opposition parties strategizing for the 2026 elections, and the ACC addressing concerns about selective anti-corruption investigations. Meanwhile, the national football team is gearing up for crucial World Cup qualifiers with support from FAZ and advancements in refereeing technology.