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In case you missed them, here are the top stories for the week.
1. Patriotic Front (PF) faction stalwart and Matero Member of Parliament, Miles Sampa, has dismissed Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe’s claims that his application to summon key officials over the sale of Mopani Copper Mines was procedurally flawed. Read more
2. The Lusaka High Court has ordered Jervis Zimba to immediately vacate his position as President of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU), dealing a major blow to his leadership. Read more…
3. Former Defence Minister, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, has told the court that late President Michael Sata and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) cleared him of corruption allegations during Sata’s administration. Read more…
4. Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president, Edith Nawakwi, remains unwell and was absent from court again on Thursday, prompting the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to issue a stern warning to her sureties—Mkushi MP Davies Chisopa and Milenge MP Gystave Chonde—for failing to appear and explain her continued absence. Read more…
5. A Belgium consortium, Energy Supply Management One Limited (ESM 1), has reportedly finalised negotiations with ZESCO Limited to invest in several floating solar power plants across Zambia. Read more…
6. The Zambian government has announced that Indeni Energy requires approximately US$250 million to become fully operational, with US$100 million needed for working capital to procure fuel and US$150 million for capital expenditure. Read more…
7. Over 3,200 youths across Western Province have reportedly received grants, while 192 others have been empowered with motorbikes under the National Youth Scheme. Read more…
8. Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancies, alcohol consumption, and substance abuse among young people, warning that these challenges pose a major threat to national development by destroying lives and compromising productivity. Read more…
9. BongoHive has announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab, a dedicated research and development centre focused on advancing AI solutions in the country. Read more…
10. A consortium of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has rejected the proposed Non-Governmental Organizations Bill, 2025, accusing the government of pushing forward with legislation that lacks meaningful consultations and could undermine the independence of the sector. Read more…
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