News Digest - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Today's top stories cover Zambia's push for energy independence with the launch of the Maamba Solar plant and concerns about economic empowerment as SME loan repayment rates plummet, requiring stricter criteria. Additionally, proposed legislation is facing scrutiny for potentially undermining democratic principles.
News Digest - Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Zambia is making strides in conservation and the clean energy sector, exemplified by the Wildlife Ranger Challenge and increased critical mineral production. The government is also focused on revenue protection through combating smuggling and promoting tourism at Victoria Falls, while Zesco United seeks national support in a crucial CAF Confederation Cup match.
News Digest - Friday, September 19th, 2025
Zambia is focused on economic growth through improved transportation and domestic revenue generation, with the legalization of 2- and 3-wheelers and increased tax collection efforts highlighted. Regionally, the Kazungula Bridge Authority launch will streamline trade, while nationally, attention is on the Under-20 Women's team's World Cup qualifier and efforts to combat illegal gold mining.
News Digest - Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Today's news features improvements in Zambian healthcare access with the delivery of ambulances and planned recruitment of volunteer medical officers, alongside efforts to address power supply issues. Readers should also be aware of a scam targeting vulnerable citizens seeking medical assistance and growing concerns about political intolerance following an alleged attack on an MP.
News Digest - Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Today's top stories include a police officer on the run after stealing a large sum of money from a bank, and Chambishi residents demanding compensation from Sino Metals for alleged pollution. Also, the Zambian music scene is thriving, and efforts are underway to improve online safety for children in Africa.
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.