In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week.
1. The Lusaka High Court has ruled that Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Moyo, exceeded his authority by declaring nine seats held by Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Patriotic Front (PF) vacant. Read more…
2. President Hakainde Hichilema has stated that his “buttocks are glued” to the presidency seat, advising his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, to continue ‘drinking in peace’ because his dream of bouncing back to power is unattainable. Read more…
3. The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has sounded the alarm over Zambia’s ongoing fuel shortage and escalating energy deficit, cautioning that these issues, if unaddressed, could cripple businesses and lead to economic collapse. Read more….
4. First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is reportedly in talks with potential partners for its Zambian assets. Read more…
5. President Hakainde Hichilema has sacked Judges Anne Sitali, Mungeni Mulenga, and Palan Mulonda from the Constitutional Court of Zambia, effective immediately. Read more…
6. The Zambian government is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure additional financing under its Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST), a programme designed to assist countries in building climate resilience and ensuring sustainable growth. Read more…
7. Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has reported another fatal mining incident, this time involving a dump truck driver at its Chingola operations. Read more…
8. Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Governor, Denny Kalyalya’s contract has been renewed. Read more…
9. After a prolonged period of drama and frustration due to delayed results, Dixon Mutambo, popularly known as Governor, has emerged victorious in the 2024 University of Zambia Student Union (UNZASU) presidential elections. Read more…
10. The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has reportedly disrupted a major international drug trafficking syndicate, seizing over 700 kilogrammes of high-grade cannabis being smuggled into Zambia. Read more…
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