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In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week.
1. Mines and Minerals Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has distanced himself from allegations made by Patriotic Front (PF) faction leader Miles Sampa regarding the controversial sale of Mopani Copper Mines to Delta Mining Limited. Read more
2. Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has assured the opposition that the 2022 census data was credible, reliable, and of high quality. Read more
3. At least 69 districts across Zambia are at risk of flooding, with over 659 households already affected during the 2024/2025 rainy season. Read more
4. Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, has announced the appointment of a new Ministerial Media Team by President Hakainde Hichilema tasked with communicating government policies aimed at improving the economy. Read more
5. Zambia has reportedly made a significant stride in global diplomacy with the appointment of Eunice Luambia as the Focal Point for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Read more
6. Another United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur, this time focusing on freedom of religion, is set to visit Zambia from March 31 to April 11, 2025, to assess the country’s state of religious freedom and belief. Read more
7. Socialist Party president, Dr. Fred M’membe, has cautioned the government against proceeding with the delimitation exercise before addressing concerns raised over the 2022 Census of Population and Housing. Read more
8. World football governing body, FIFA has responded to National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) alleged withdrawal of recognition accorded the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) executive’s mandate, just three weeks before the elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Livingstone. Read more
9. The Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has confirmed the 21 teams set to compete in the prestigious 2025 Absa Cup, featuring clubs from the MTN Super League, ZPL National League, and Provincial Division One. Read more
10. South Sudanese authorities have arrested several high-ranking officials loyal to First Vice President Riek Machar, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Deputy Army Chief General Gabriel Duop Lam, while troops have surrounded Machar’s residence in the capital, Juba. Read more
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