In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week.
1. Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s aspirations for a political comeback have suffered a significant setback following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on his eligibility for future elections. Read more…
2. The World Bank has raised US$24 billion in donor contributions through the 21st replenishment of its International Development Association (IDA), targeting developmental support for member countries, including Zambia. Read more….
3. Zambia is reportedly seeking to remedy an erroneous payment made by its power utility to China while it is still finalizing a prolonged debt restructuring deal with the nation, a Treasury official said. Read more…
4. Former President, Edgar Lungu, has vowed to focus on a ‘Plan B’ strategy following the Constitutional Court judgment barring him from contesting future elections. Read more…
Read more: Zambia clinches 2024 COSAFA U17 girls’ championship with record 15-0 victory
5. The Zambian government has removed all taxes, except Value Added Tax (VAT), on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to encourage their adoption, with VAT also waived for locally manufactured EVs. Read more…
6. The Zambian government has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling regarding the eligibility of former president, Edgar Lungu, who has been ruled out of the 2026 general elections and any other future elections. Read more….
7. The Zambia Tourism Council (TCZ) has raised the alarm over the potential loss of more than US$250 million in tourism revenue due to alleged police harassment and corruption at roadblocks, which are reportedly deterring both local and foreign tourists. Read more…
8. Zambia and France have reportedly signed a landmark bilateral agreement on debt restructuring, marking a significant step in implementing recommendations outlined in the October 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the G20-Paris Club Common Framework for Debt Treatment. Read more…
9. Zambia has been crowned COSAFA U17 Girls’ champions after a record-breaking performance in a game that saw the girls thrash Lesotho 15-0. Read more…
10. The Zambia Under-17 Men’s National Team retained their COSAFA U-17 Championship title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Angola in the final played on Friday in South Africa. Read more…
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