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In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week:
1. The government has launched investigations into alleged gross mismanagement and possible criminal negligence concerning the acquisition of medicine at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA). Read more….
2. President Hakainde Hichilema has dissolved the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Board with immediate effect, according to an announcement from the Presidency. Read more…
3. In response to the energy insecurity caused by drought, President Hakainde Hichilema has reassigned Energy Minister, Peter Kapala, to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. Read more…
4. Chingola town on the Copperbelt was nearly brought to a standstill on Wednesday as a group of illegal miners, known as “jerabos,” protested the transfer of ownership of pits where they scavenge for copper ore. Read more…
5. The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has signed a financing agreement with Maamba Collieries Limited to invest up to US$200 million in debt financing towards the phase two project. Read more…
6. University of Zambia lecturers have expressed dissatisfaction with government’s release of K206 million Kwacha as partial payment towards the K1.385 billion owed to staff, stating that it is insufficient to address their current situation. Read more…
7. Solicitor-General, Marshal Muchende, has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) board member and commissioner, O’Brien Kaaba. Read more…
8. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director- General, Thom Shamakamba, has reportedly resigned following public outcry over the state of corruption in the country.Read more…
9. RWANDA – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is set to extend his 24-year rule by another five years in a landslide victory, according to partial results from Monday’s election. Read more
10. Zambian champions, Red Arrows, have bounced back from their 5-0 defeat by Sudanese club Al Hilal, beating Djibouti Telecom in the ongoing CECAFA Invitational Tournament in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Read more…
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