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In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week.
1. Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has declared the Petauke parliamentary seat vacant and informed the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) following the expiry of a seven-day ultimatum issued to incumbent Emmanuel Banda. Read more…
2. In a dramatic twist in the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership saga, PF faction president Miles Sampa has withdrawn his legal challenge against Robert Chabinga and Morgan Ng’ona.Read more…
3. The Lusaka High Court has directed former Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) National Secretary, Raphael Nakacinda, to provide a detailed account of proceeds from the sale, exchange, or alteration of ownership records for 16 party motor vehicles under his leadership.Read more…
4. The Edgar Lungu-led Patriotic Front (PF) has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of turning traditional ceremonies and cultural events into platforms for political rallies, aimed at promoting the ruling UPND.Read more…
5. Parliament has adopted a motion to strengthen the regulation of online gambling in Zambia, aiming to address growing concerns over its societal impact.Read more…
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6.Zambia’s annual inflation surged to 16.5 percent in November, 2024, up from 15.7 percent in October, driven primarily by rising food prices, particularly for bread and cereals.Read more…
7. Vice President Mutale Nalumango has pledged government’s commitment to supporting the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to successfully implement the 2026 general elections roadmap.Read more….
8. The government has issued a directive to developers along Great East Road whose structures are within 60 meters of the highway, to relocate as they are encroaching on the road reserve.Read more…
9. War-torn Sudan faces the grim prospect of becoming another failed state as civil society disintegrates under the weight of widespread violence and a proliferation of armed groups, according to Jan Egeland, Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).Read more…
10. Zambia Women National Team captain and Orlando Pride striker, Barbra Banda has been named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024.Read more…
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